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Increased consumption of sweetened beverages is a major contributor to the rise in caloric intake and obesity, particularly among young adults.
Reduce or eliminate sweetened beverages. Replace them with water, unsweetened tea, or other low-calorie options to significantly reduce daily caloric intake without feeling deprived by solid food restrictions.
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A large proportion of this increase corresponds to the increased consumption of sweetened beverages, which now accounts for almost 25 percent of daily calories in young adults.
Why this rating
Supported by multiple studies cited (15, 16) showing secular trends in consumption.
Source
The Global Epidemic of Obesity: An Overview
B. Caballero · Epidemiologic Reviews · 2007
DOI 10.1093/epirev/mxm012
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