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Infographic: Obesity and Sugars

    • Author WSRO
    • Publication Date 01/10/2023
    • Last Updated 01/10/2023
    • Category Science Resource

Obesity and Sugars Infographic

Our Obesity and Sugars Infographic explores the topic of obesity and dietary sugars.

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Disclaimer: This resource is for general information purposes only and should not be relied upon as medical, clinical or other professional advice. The WSRO is an international, member-based, not-for-profit organisation focused on the science of sugars and health. For more information about its members, please see our Members Directory.

Last reviewed September 2026. Next review due September 2029.

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2.    World Health Organization. Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children. 2015. Available from: https://www.who.int/publications-detail-redirect/9789241549028

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4.    Vos MB, Kaar JL, Welsh JA, Van Horn LV, Feig DI, Anderson CAM, et al. Added Sugars and Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Children: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. Circulation. 2017;135(19):e1017–34. 

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6.    Leme BAC, Ferrari G, Fisberg RM, Kovalskys I, Gómez G, Cortes LY, et al. Co-Occurrence and Clustering of Sedentary Behaviors, Diet, Sugar-Sweetened Beverages, and Alcohol Intake among Adolescents and Adults: The Latin American Nutrition and Health Study (ELANS). Nutrients. 2021;13(6):1809.