Research
Macro partitioning
Limiting consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) is a critical intervention for weight control and obesity prevention.
Cut out sugary sodas and sweetened juices. Replacing them with water or non-caloric beverages is one of the most effective single changes for preventing weight gain, especially in children.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
Limiting consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages has a particularly important role in weight control.
Why this rating
Supported by multiple meta-analyses of cohort studies and RCTs, though some evidence is limited to small numbers of studies.
Source
Energy balance and obesity: what are the main drivers?
On behalf of the IARC working group on Energy Balance and Obesity et al. · Cancer Causes & Control · 2017
DOI 10.1007/s10552-017-0869-z
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