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[quote=Anonymous]Why start a power struggle? Look, I grew up before everyone realized aspartame was the devil. Crystal lite, diet coke, you name it - it was artificially sweetened, and we drank it. My mom never tried to limit my diet coke addiction - that problem is self-resolving when you realize your stomach hurts and that's why. All I would do is tell your daughter that there are a few risks: it makes you crave REAL sugar, it can cause stomach cramps, the acid isn't good for your teeth, impedes calcium absorption, etc. Perhaps give her some ideas for alternatives (seltzer water, unsweetened herbal iced tea, fruit-infused water, etc.) But she's a young adult and you'll trust that she'll do her own research and make her own decisions on what she eats/drinks. Then leave it at that.[/quote]
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