Impact of sugars on teen health

From the American Heart Association Rapid Access Journal Report

“Consuming high amounts of added sugars in soft drinks and foods in adolescence is associated with poor cholesterol profiles and poor diet quality, possibly leading to heart disease in adulthood.

Teens who ate the highest levels of added sugars had lower good cholesterol levels and higher bad cholesterol and triglyceride levels than those with the lowest intake.

Overweight or obese teens with the highest levels of sugars intake had increased signs of insulin resistance.”

Reference:

The National Health and Nutrition Survey (NHANES)

Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association

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