Drink water not Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSBs)
SSB Definition: Any drink sweetened with added sugar (white sugar, artificial sugar, honey, brown sugar, etc.)
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Examples of SSBs: soda, juice, sports or energy drinks, specialty drinks (milkshakes, sweetened smoothies, etc.)
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SSBs are the top source of added sugar in the US & are tied to the following health challenges:
- Obesity
- Type 2 diabetes
- Heart disease
- Kidney diseases
- Non-alcoholic liver disease
- Tooth decay and cavities
- & Gout (type of arthritis)