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What do Americans drink more of: soda or alcohol?

Posted at 5:08 PM, Nov 20, 2012
and last updated 2012-11-20 18:55:24-05

It’s not just soda Americans are drinking a lot of. We also drink just as much alcohol.

A new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Americans drink 100 calories of alcohol a day. That’s about the same amount of calories they consume drinking sugary drinks, like soda.

Researchers say the study shows an overwhelming majority of adults drink moderately, having at least one drink a day.

To read the entire study for yourself, click here.