The impact of sugar-sweetened beverages consumption on constipation: evidence from NHANES.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) has increased substantially over recent decades, raising concerns about its various physiological effects on bodily function. However, the relationship between SSBs intake and constipation remains insufficiently understood.

Methods

Data from 7,979 participants sourced from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) were analyzed in this study. Dietary intake of SSBs was assessed using two 24-hour dietary recall interviews, and constipation was defined according to the Bristol Stool Form Scale (BSFS) Cards. We employed weighted logistic regression analysis to examine the relationship between SSBs consumption (quantified in grams and kilocalories) and the risk of constipation, while stratified an

SUBMITTER: Zhang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11934590 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature