Cross-sectional study reveals links between sugar-sweetened beverage intake, fasting blood glucose, and BMI in medical students, indicating health risks.
Key Points
High consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages is linked to elevated fasting blood glucose levels.
Students consuming SSBs frequently had greater waist circumference and associated changes in BMI.
This cross-sectional study assessed dietary habits and health metrics among 184 medical students.
Findings suggest reducing sugar-sweetened beverage intake may improve nutrition and health outcomes.