Beverages responsible for higher obesity rate in the U.S.

March 15, 2006

Research suggests that Americans drink too many calories and it has been observed that
U.S. adults consume more than 20 percent of their daily calories through beverages which is twice the recommended caloric intake. Many people either forget or don't realize how many extra calories they consume in what they drink.

The Healthy Beverage Guidelines recommends more water and less soda pop and other caloric but nutritionally bankrupt beverages. It also suggests holding back on fruit juice, not more than eight ounces. Excess consumption of beverage will definitely lead to obesity so it’s very important to limit its intake.

Obesity is a big threat to our health and well-being but it can be controlled upto a certain extent by usage of diet pills such as phentermine, Adipex and Xenical.

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