Added sugar intake is associated with weight gain and risk of developing obesity over 30 years: the CARDIA study

Numerous prospective studies have examined sugar sweetened beverage (SSB) intake associated with weight gain or incident obesity. Because SSB accounts for only 33% of added sugar (AS) intake, we investigated the associations of AS intake with change in weight and waist circumference and risk of developing obesity.

Source: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD - October 23, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Emily J. Endy, So-Yun Yi, Brian T. Steffen, James M. Shikany, David R. Jacobs, Rae K. Goins, Lyn M. Steffen Source Type: research