Salt Intake Linked To Drinking Sugary Beverages – And Increased Risk Of Obesity

December 10, 2012: 12:00 AM EST

Researchers in Australia have discovered a link between the consumption of salty foods and sugar-sweetened drinks. It was found that children who eat salty snacks like pretzels and potato chips also tend to drink a lot of sugary sodas and juices, and that might be a precursor of obesity. The study, which involved 4,300 Australian children and adolescents, found that children who consumed more than one sugary drink in a day were 26 percent more likely to be overweight or obese than their kids who avoided sweetened drinks. The association tapered off once exercise habits were factored in. But the researchers said “salt reduction strategies may be useful in childhood obesity prevention efforts”.

Carley A. Grimes et al., "Dietary Salt Intake, Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption, and Obesity Risk", Pediatrics, December 10, 2012, © American Academy of Pediatrics

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