US EditionAs world gets hotter, Americans are turning to more sugar, study finds
Sugar intake from beverages and frozen desserts rises by 0.7 grams per degree Celsius between 12-30°C, disproportionately affecting low-income and less educated Americans, researchers found.
- 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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Warmer days linked to increased sugary drink and ice cream consumption
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 (Tuesday in Manila).Sugar is a major contributor to serious health problems, such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease, yet consumption of the sweet additive has surged across the world in recent decades.Hotter days could be one factor nu…
Hotter weather pushes Americans to consume more sugary foods, affecting low-income households
If global warming continues, Americans may consume 3 grams more sugar per day by century's end, potentially increasing risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, recent study says - Anadolu Ajansı
Global warming in the United States is increasing the taste for sweets in the country, according to a new study.When the temperature rises, Americans, especially those with less resources and education, consume much more sugary drinks and iced desserts. This is equivalent to an annual consumption of more than 100 million pounds of added sugar (358 million kilograms) in the country, compared to 15 years earlier, according to a team of researchers…
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.
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