The Australian paradox: a substantial decline in sugars intake over the same timeframe that overweight and obesity have increased.

ABSTRACT: Ecological research from the USA has demonstrated a positive relationship between sugars consumption and prevalence of obesity; however, the relationship in other nations is not well described. The aim of this study was to analyze the trends in obesity and sugar consumption in Australia over the past 30 years and to compare and contrast obesity trends and sugar consumption patterns in Australia with the UK and USA. Data on consumption of sugar in Australia, the UK and USA were obtained from the Food and Agriculture Organization for the years 1980-2003. The prevalence of obesity has increased 3 fold in Australians since 1980. In Australia, the UK and USA, per capita consumption of refined sucrose decreased by 23%, 10% and 20% respectively from 1980 to 2003. When all sources of nutritive swe

SUBMITTER: Barclay AW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3257688 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature