Jolene drinks many soft drinks throughout the day.Her doctor warned her that ________ in soft drinks can cause weakened bones.

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Phosphoric acid, which is commonly found in soft drinks, can lead to a decrease in calcium absorption in the body, which can cause weakened bones over time. The other options (sodium, calcium carbonate, and nitrites) are not known to have direct harmful effects on bones.

Jolene Drinks Many Soft Drinks Throughout the Day