Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Are the Main Sources of Added Sugar Intake in the Mexican Population.

Tania G Sánchez-Pimienta Carolina Batis Chessa K Lutter Juan A Rivera

Published in: The Journal of nutrition (2016)

The average intake of added sugars in the Mexican diet is higher than WHO recommendations, which may partly explain the high prevalence of obesity and diabetes in Mexico. Because SSBs and HSFAS contribute >94% of total added sugars, strategies to reduce their intake should be strengthened. This includes stronger food labels to warn the consumer about the content of added sugars in foods and beverages.

Keyphrases

weight gain
type diabetes
weight loss
metabolic syndrome
insulin resistance
physical activity
healthcare
clinical practice
body mass index
glycemic control
adipose tissue
high fat diet induced