May raise risk
Sugar-sweetened drinks
soda, sweet tea, energy drinks. Drinks.
- Verdict
- May raise riskSome studies point to higher risk, but it isn't confirmed.
- How sure
- Rung 2 · LimitedFew, small or conflicting human studies, or only indirect measures such as blood markers.
The rung shows how sure the science is, not how big the effect is. How to read these ratings
Cancers affected
Weight-related cancers, indirectly
What the evidence shows
The American Cancer Society advises limiting them, mainly because of their link to weight gain.
What to do
Swap for water, sparkling water or unsweetened tea.
Sources
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