The impact of sugar-sweetened beverages (which include beverages sweetened with sugar, corn syrup and other caloric sweeteners) is coming to the forefront of public discussion, as well it should. Houston joins the United States in seeing growing rates of obesity among children as well as adults. Obesity is a great public health concern that has been associated with many serious health conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and some cancers. Nearly two-thirds of Houston adults are obese or overweight.
Many national health organizations have reviewed the research and determined that sugar-sweetened beverages are associated with the obesity epidemic. Some of these organizations include the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the National Institute of Medicine, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the American Academy of Pediatrics. These groups recommend decreasing use of sugary beverages.
Sugar-sweetened beverages have minimal nutritional value yet contribute many calories to one's diet. A 12-ounce serving of regular cola adds 140 calories to 150 calories with nine to 11 teaspoons of sugar. Many popular sports and energy drinks contain 75 calories to 150 calories with five to 11 teaspoons of sugar in 12 ounces.
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