Sugar, beverages, and your health

Sugar-sweetened beverages and sugary drinks represent significant sources of added sugars within the American diet. The habitual consumption of such beverages has been associated with an array of health concerns, including weight gain, obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, kidney diseases, non-alcoholic liver disease, tooth decay and cavities, and gout, a form of arthritis. Limiting the intake of sugary drinks can aid in maintaining a healthy weight and promote improved dietary patterns.