date:Sep 15, 2012
his growing health epidemic.
What role do sugary drinks play in rising obesity levels?
According to a guide produced by the CDC in 2010, per capita consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) excluding sweetened milks was 50kcal/day among US adults in 1965 compared with 203kcal/day in 2010.
It added: Several mechanisms have been proposed to explain the association between SSB consumption and obesity
First, individuals may fail to compensate for the added calories consumed as liquid and m