Consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), particularly carbonated soft drinks,
may be a key contributor to the epidemic of overweight and obesity, by virtue of these …

Preliminary data suggest that people with obesity are at increased risk of severe COVID-19.
However, as data on metabolic parameters (such as BMI and levels of glucose and insulin) …

Obesity and impaired metabolic health are established risk factors for the non-
communicable diseases (NCDs) type 2 diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease …

Background Previous studies have relied predominantly on the body-mass index (BMI, the
weight in kilograms divided by the square of the height in meters) to assess the association …

ContextSugar-sweetened beverages like soft drinks and fruit punches contain large
amounts of readily absorbable sugars and may contribute to weight gain and an increased …

Background Increasing evidence suggests an important role of carbohydrate quality in the
development of type 2 diabetes. Objective Our objective was to prospectively examine the …

Background Endothelial dysfunction is one of the mechanisms linking diet and the risk of
cardiovascular disease. Objective We evaluated the hypothesis that dietary patterns …

Background Red meat consumption has been associated with an increased risk of chronic
diseases. However, its relationship with mortality remains uncertain. Methods We …

Trans fatty acid intake has been associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. The
relation is explained only partially by the adverse effect of these fatty acids on the lipid …

Background: The relation between consumption of different types of red meats and risk of
type 2 diabetes (T2D) remains uncertain. Objective: We evaluated the association between …