Breaking Down the Label
The zero-calorie label on diet soda doesn’t mean it contains no calories at all. By FDA guidelines, products with fewer than 5 calories per serving can be labeled as zero-calorie. This rounding allows companies to promote their drinks as calorie-free.
Legal Marketing or Misleading?
While technically accurate, the label can mislead consumers into thinking diet soda has no impact on their caloric intake. Conclusion
Diet soda is marketed as zero-calorie, but it still contains trace amounts of calories that may accumulate with frequent consumption.
