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Choosing sugary drinks for toddlers linked to risk of later life obesity

Choosing sugary drinks for toddlers linked to risk of later life obesity

By Matthew Kadey, MS, RD / September 16, 2024

Study shows why we need to do a better job of instilling good dietary habits from the get-go. A study that that linked the consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks in the first few years of childhood to poor diet patterns that increase the risk of obesity in later life, adds to the totality of evidence that…

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Taxes on Sugary Drinks

Should More Cities Increase Taxes on Sugary Drinks?

By Matthew Kadey, MS, RD / March 20, 2024

One way to stem the flow of sweetened drinks appears to simply make them more costly by increasing taxes on sugary drinks.

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Man checking mirror for hair loss

Sugary Drinks and Hair Loss

By Matthew Kadey, MS, RD / December 5, 2023

Research reveals a possible link between drinking sugar-sweetened beverages—such as sodas and sports drinks—and hair loss.

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Hand up against high-sugar drink

Time for Stronger Warnings About High-Sugar Drinks?

By Matthew Kadey, MS, RD / September 13, 2022

Can alarming images of health risks be an effective deterrent to the consumption of high-sugar drinks for adults and kids?

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Young girls drinking sweetened beverages

Sweetened Beverages and Weight Problems

By Matthew Kadey, MS, RD / June 13, 2022

Consuming too many sweetened beverages as a teen can set the stage for weight problems as a young adult, according to a report.

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Woman with sugary drink

Sugary Drinks and Warning Labels

By Matthew Kadey, MS, RD / May 10, 2021

Using warning labels on sugary drinks, like soda and sports drinks, has been generally linked to notable reductions in purchases.

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