(CNN) — When it was first invented, soda pop was a treat most people had once in a while for special occasions.
Now it’s a daily fixture in American life — in bright containers glowing inside vending machines, chugged from 32-ounce bucket-like containers at self-service stations and served as the default beverage in fast-food meals.
In today’s carbonation nation, half of the U.S. population over age 2 consumes sugary drinks daily, according to a report released by National Center for Health Statistics.
Full story: <a href=”http://www.cnn.com/2011/08/31/health/soda-drinking-habits/”>Half of Americans sip sugary drinks daily</a>