This meta-analysis summarizes the evidence of a prospective association between the
intake of foods [whole grains, refined grains, vegetables, fruit, nuts, legumes, eggs, dairy …

Background: The relation between sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and body weight
remains controversial. Objective: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to …

Obesity has recently emerged as a major global health problem. According to World Health
Organization estimates, 1.6 billion adults worldwide were overweight (body mass index …

Consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), particularly carbonated soft drinks,
may be a key contributor to the epidemic of overweight and obesity, by virtue of these …

In a meta-analysis of 88 studies, we examined the association between soft drink
consumption and nutrition and health outcomes. We found clear associations of soft drink …

In recent decades, temporal patterns in SSB intake have shown a close parallel between the
upsurge in obesity and rising levels of SSB consumption. SSBs are beverages that contain …

A body of literature exists regarding the association of red and processed meats with
obesity; however, the nature and extent of this relation has not been clearly established. The …

BACKGROUND Nonnutritive sweeteners, such as aspartame, sucralose and stevioside, are
widely consumed, yet their long-term health impact is uncertain. We synthesized evidence …

Abstract Background/Objectives Artificial sweeteners are used widely to replace caloric
sugar as one of the strategies to lessen caloric intake. However, the association between the …

Consumption of fast food, which have high energy densities and glycemic loads, and
expose customers to excessive portion sizes, may be greatly contributing to and escalating …