European Congress on Obesity research indicates that sugar source, not amount, impacts childhood obesity, with unsweetened liquid dairy and fruit sugars linked to lower weight gain and sweet snacks to higher weight.

New research at the European Congress on Obesity suggests that the source of sugar, not the amount, is crucial in the development of obesity in children. Children who consumed more sugar from unsweetened liquid dairy products were less likely to experience overweight or obesity. Consuming more sugar from fruit was linked to lower weight gain, while large amounts of sugar from sweet snacks were related to higher weight.

May 12, 2024
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