Friday, May 27, 2005

Soda, Sweet Drinks Are Main Calorie Source In US Diet

Soda, Sweet Drinks Are Main Calorie Source In US Diet

Among respondents to the 1999-2000 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), more than two thirds reported drinking enough soda and/or sweet drinks to provide them with a greater proportion of daily calories than any other food. In addition, obesity rates were higher among these sweet drink consumers.