# Diet Soda Consumption Charts Prevention Magazine's Infographic Depicts the Problems with Diet Soda By Megan Facciuolo | Published 2014-06-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/problems-with-diet-soda References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/366705/Infographic-Your-Body-On-Diet-Soda/) & [prevention](http://www.prevention.com/health/healthy-living/your-body-diet-soda-infographic) This chart, created by Tantika Tivorat and Devon Rutz, sheds light on the problems with diet soda and just how badly they affect our bodies. Diet soda is one of the most popular types of drinks in the United States and in turn, it has been a huge contributor to the obesity epidemic. This chart, which was recently released by health-promoting magazine Prevention, shows the negative health effects that come hand in hand with drinking diet beverages. When people drink diet soda, they are affecting their fertility, weight, mood and metabolic rate. Using an image of a human, Tivorat dissects those side effects by labeling its body in the particular regions being compromised. While you may think it is healthier get a quick fix of your favorite soda without the sugar, your [sugarless choice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unsweetened-soft-drinks) is actually a more negative one. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Diet Soda Alternatives:** With the rising awareness of negative health effects of diet soda, there is a growing trend of consumers seeking healthier and natural alternatives to soda. - **Health-conscious Consumerism:** Consumers are becoming more conscious of the negative health effects of diet soda and are seeking products that promote overall health and wellness. - **Anti-obesity Movement:** The negative health effects of diet soda have been linked to the obesity epidemic, leading to a growing movement towards addressing and mitigating the issue. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Natural Beverage Industry:** With consumers seeking healthier alternatives to soda, there is a disruptive innovation opportunity for natural beverage companies to create new and innovative products that meet this demand. - **Health and Wellness Industry:** As consumers become more health-conscious, there is a growing opportunity for the health and wellness industry to provide products and services that promote overall health and wellbeing. - **Fitness Industry:** With the anti-obesity movement gaining momentum, there is a potential for the fitness industry to offer new and innovative products and services to support consumers in their weight loss goals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Organic Zero-Sugar Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-sugar-soda.md) - [Free-From Kid-Friendly Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sodee-pop.md) - [Low-Sugar Natural Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-things-soda.md) - [Low-Sugar Prebiotic Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levo-soda.md) - [Prebiotic Blood Orange Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remedy-sodaly-blood-orange.md) - [Low-Sugar Cherry Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfy-cherry-cola.md) - [Gut-Healthy Colas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunsip-classic-cola.md) - [Better-For-You Soda Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suja-life.md) - [Sugar-Free Soda Syrups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordans-skinny-mixes-soda-collection.md)