The non-drinkers didn’t consume sugar-sweetened beverages, wheres occasional drinkers would consume this type of drink at least once a month.
The frequent drinkers would consume sugar-sweetened beverages at least once a week, while the everyday drinkers would have one sweetened beverage everyday.
The six-year follow-up study revealed the following data:
- 658 centimeters cubed for non-drinkers;
- 649 centimeters cubed for occasional drinkers;
- 707 centimeters cubed for frequent drinkers; and
- 852 centimeters cubed for those who drank one beverage daily.
It’s said that “high fructose corn syrup” is one of the most common sugars found in sugar-sweetened beverages.
Thus, drinking sugary drinks is likely to increase visceral fat levels.
source: express.co.uk