Sugars and adiposity: the long-term effects of consuming added and naturally occurring sugars in foods and in beverages.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of this study was to determine if the association with adiposity varies by the type (added vs. naturally occurring) and form (liquid vs. solid) of dietary sugars consumed.

Methods

Data from the 10-year National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Growth and Health Study (n = 2,021 girls aged 9-10 years at baseline; n = 5,156 paired observations) were used. Using mixed linear models, 1-year changes in sugar intake, body mass index z-score (BMIz) and waist circumference (WC) were assessed.

Results

The results showed mean daily added sugar (AS) intake: 10.3 tsp (41 g) liquid; 11.6 tsp (46 g) solid and naturally occurring sugar intake: 2.6 tsp (10 g) liquid; 2.2 tsp (9 g) solid. Before total energy adjustment, each additi

SUBMITTER: Lee AK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5057365 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature