US EditionAs world gets hotter, Americans are turning to more sugar, study finds
Study finds each 1°C rise in temperature increases daily added sugar intake by 0.7 grams, disproportionately affecting low-income Americans and worsening health disparities.
- A new study found that global warming is increasing the consumption of sugary beverages in the United States, especially among those with less money and education.
- The study found that the average American consumes about 0.4 grams more sugar per degree Fahrenheit as temperatures rise between 54 and 86 degrees.
- Higher temperatures lead to greater intake of sugary beverages, raising concerns about health impacts.
- The effects of rising temperatures are more pronounced in households with lower income or education levels.
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Hot weather triggers America's sweet tooth, says study
A new study reveals that rising temperatures due to global warming are significantly increasing Americans' consumption of sugary beverages and frozen desserts, with the greatest impact on lower-income and less-educated populations.
Global warming linked to consumption of sugary drinks, ice cream in new research
People consuming more sugary drinks and ice cream on warmer days, particularly those with less money could pose a growing threat to health as climate change drives up temperatures, new research warned Monday.
Scientists find a surprising reason why people are eating more sugar
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Climate Change Fuels Sugar Surge: A Sweetened Problem
A study on sugary food consumption in 60,000 US households finds that hotter temperatures lead to an increase in sugar intake, especially among low-income and less-educated groups. The rise in sugar consumption is linked to climate change, highlighting health risks and the need for targeted dietary interventions.
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As world gets hotter, Americans are turning to more sugar, study finds
A new study finds that climate change is increasing sugar consumption in the United States. As temperatures rise, Americans, especially those who are poorer and less educated, are drinking more sugary beverages.
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