Study: People would lose 5 pounds a year if soda cost extra 18%

O it will not! I stopped drinking regular soda a good 15 yrs ago b/c I kept getting cavities btwn my front teeth; the dentist said all liquids one puts into one's mouth swish thru there & the sugar kept sticking, as one doesn't usually think to brush after having a drink or sipping one periodically at one's desk. At the time I probably had 3-4 cans per day, so I imagine it was a ton of sugar. He was right; next checkup not a cavity to be seen where previously there were always a few. I did drop 11 lbs from not drinking in those empty calories within the 1st 6 wks of making the change, but I certainly didn't continue to lose 5lbs/yr from it! Who comes up w/ this nonsense? It's like making any minor dietary change....you'll see sm instant results, not life-changing. I have no idea of knowing if my 11 lbs would be the norm, but 11 lbs is not going to put a dent into "obesity". It's just a way to justify yet more taxes!