Consumption of sodas and other sugar-sweetened beverages continues to decline, though adolescents and young adults still obtain too many calories from such drinks, according to a study in Obesity. National data showed that in 2003-2004, 80% of children and teens and 62% of adults drank sugar-sweetened beverages. By 2013-2014, those rates fell to 61% and 50%, respectively. However, adolescents and young adults still consumed more than the recommended limit in 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. That’s worrying, since sugar-sweetened beverages are a leading source of added sugar in the American diet and their consumption is strongly linked to obesity, noted lead study author Sara Bleich.
