FACTS ABOUT SOFT DRINKS A Look at the Coca Cola Products ( The Ingredients and the harmful effects on human health) By John Mary Ahimbisibwe (B. SC. Dip. Ed) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I would like to thank Professor Olwa Odyek of Makerere University, for encouraging me to write down my findings I would like to thank the administration of Maryhill High School for allowing me to use some of their facilities. I would also like to thank the staff of Greater African Radio for providing me with the Internet facility. Thanks go to Dr. Nkamuhayo Rwacumika ( Kaihura Nkuba) for the encouragement and support. Lastly but not least, I would like to thank my wife Stella and children for having given me an environment without which I would not be able to prepare this work. INTRODUCTION Soft drinks are today's rage, trend and fashion, especially among the youth. In Africa, especially in Uganda, it is not a surprise to see people diving for these soft drinks, if for example they served at parties or any f