Higher sugar - sweetened beverage intake was also associated with increased insulin resistance, a risk factor for type 2 diabetes. (sciencedaily.com)
The secondary analysis examined beverage consumption levels and patterns and the relationships between beverage intake and nutritional status, lifestyle behaviour and other factors related to health. (australianbeverages.org)
Given that global incidence rates of overweight and obesity are on the rise, particularly among children and adolescents, it is imperative that current public health strategies include education about beverage intake. (academic.oup.com)