Experts study the Diet soda- Weight loss controversy

October 4, 2005

A new research conducted on the negative effect of diet soda on weight loss is proving to be partially true. The study focused on 1500 soda drinkers for eight years. When the regular soda group had 47 percent overweight people the diet soda group showed a higher percentage of 57 percent.

Researchers say that diet soda drinkers are overeaters. They cut down calories on the drinks but overindulge when it comes to consuming food. So the more diet soda that people consume the greater are their chances of putting on additional weight. According to the researchers, the underlying problem is in the lifestyle and the diet individuals follow. Having one diet soda a day and eating healthy foods will not result in any weight gain.