Should soft drinks be banned in school?

Kevin Kung, 15 Ying Wa College

If you are fat and you want to lose weight, I suggest that you stop indulging in soft drinks immediately.

The beverages contain a lot of sugar which stays in the body and turns into fat. Also, those who have soft drinks regularly have a high risk of getting diabetes.

Although the disease is mainly associated with the elderly, more young people suffer from diabetes these days.

Moreover, too much sugar can cause tooth decay and lead to bad breath.

Students have a right to choose their favourite soft drinks. But schools should not sell drinks that can harm their students.