Should sugary drinks be banned for under-18s?
Too much sugar can cause life-threatening diseases such as Diabetes Type 2.
Should children be allowed to take this risk? Or is the pleasure from sugary drinks worth it?
Watch
Watch this video and consider the question: Should sugary drinks be banned for under-18s?
Discuss
Controversial issues in science make for great discussion topics. The following video shows students your age expressing a range of opinions about whether or not sugary drinks be banned for under-18s. Get together with your friends and discuss the issue!
Did you know?
A single half-litre bottle of fizzy drink can contain over 15 teaspoonfuls of sugar - more than twice the recommended daily amount.
If you regularly consume too much sugar you increase your risk of obesity, tooth decay and diabetes type 2.