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Americans consume nearly 100 pounds of sugar and sweeteners each year. The #1 source? Soda and fruit drinks.
On average Americans consume nearly 100 pounds of sugar and high-calorie sweeteners each year. Nearly half comes from soda or fruit drinks that contain sugar or other sweeteners; together such drinks are the top source of calories in the American diet.
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: Princeton University: “A sweet problem: Princeton researchers find that high-fructose corn syrup prompts weight gain” More
: Huffington Post: “Eating Well: Six surprising sources of sugar” More
: Michigan State University infographic: “The illusion of diversity: Visualizing ownership in the soft drink industry” More
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