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As things get hotter, Americans are consuming more sugar, study finds

By Matthew Kadey, MS, RD / December 9, 2025

Heat waves may be shaping the way we eat, with possible health problems. Climate warming in the United States appears to be amping up our sweet tooth, a study in Nature Climate Change found. The research discovered that Americans, especially those with lower income and education, are consuming significantly more sugar as temperatures rise, primarily…

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