New Study Links Soda Consumption To Higher Risk Of Death

A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine surveyed over 450,000 people across Europe from 1992 to 2000, finding that consuming two or more glasses of soda daily increases the risk of death from various diseases. Both sugar-sweetened and artificially sweetened sodas are linked to health risks, with sugar-sweetened sodas associated with digestive diseases and artificially sweetened ones with circulatory diseases. Excessive soda consumption is also linked to Parkinson's disease. The study suggests that high soda intake may reflect an unhealthy lifestyle, with similar results across different body types and smoking statuses. Childhood obesity rates have tripled in the US since the 1970s, with sugar-sweetened beverages being the top source of added sugars in diets.

What was the main finding of the study published in JAMA Internal Medicine regarding soda consumption?

• Soda consumption has no impact on health.

• Drinking two or more glasses of soda a day increases the risk of death.

• Drinking soda improves digestive health.

• Soda consumption is beneficial for circulatory health.

Which type of soda was linked to deaths from digestive diseases?

• Diet soda

• Sugar-sweetened soda

• Carbonated water

• Artificially sweetened soda

What health risk is associated with excessive consumption of both sugar-sweetened and artificially sweetened sodas?

• Increased risk of Parkinson's disease

• Enhanced physical fitness

• Improved mental health

• Reduced risk of heart disease

According to the CDC, what has happened to childhood obesity rates in the US since the 1970s?

• They have remained the same.

• They have decreased.

• They have tripled.

• They have doubled.

What is identified as the number one source of added sugars in our diet by the American Heart Association?

• Vegetables

• Fruits

• Sugar-sweetened beverages

• Whole grains