Regular soft drink consumption may increase risk of cancer
By: Team Ifairer | Posted: 05-10-2016
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As more people are surviving cancer, the consumption of added sugar will be an increasingly important risk factor.
The American Heart Association recommends a consumption goal of no more than 450 kilocalories (kcal) of sugar-sweetened beverages or fewer than three 12-ounce cans of soda per week, the researchers said.
"Although consuming added sugar is not recommended, people are not usually aware of how much sugar they get from sugar-sweetened beverages," said lead author Tung-Sung Tseng, Associate Professor of Public Health at LSU Health New Orleans.