HEALTH IMPACTS OF DAILY CONSUMED BEVERAGES: ARTIFICIALLY SWEETENED VS NATURALLY SWEETENED

Reanna S. Liu

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Reanna S. Liu Research Scholars Program, Harvard Student Agencies, In collaboration with Learn with Leaders

Keywords:

Artificially Sweetened Beverages, Sugar-Sweetened Beverages, Weight Gain, Diabetes, Cancer

Abstract

This paper compares health outcomes associated with daily consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and artificially sweetened beverages. It also contributes insights into whether artificially sweetened beverages are a good alternative to sugar-sweetened beverages and possible actions to be taken. The study focuses on obesity and weight gain, diabetes and insulin response, blood sugar levels, and cancer risks. Results show that artificially sweetened beverages might not be a suitable alternative for weight management benefits and can pose a potential risk of diabetes and cancer. Rather than finding alternatives, reducing sugar consumption should be focused on solutions including tax implementation of the beverages and switching to unsweetened beverages. This paper aims to contribute insights into making health decisions and enlighten individuals on the potential health implications of both sugar-sweetened beverages and ASBs.

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