Short-term Sugary Beverage Consumption on Glucose Control and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors

Effects of Short-term Sugary Beverage Consumption on Type-2 Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Our goal is to determine how the addition of sugar-sweetened beverages to the diet affects glucose control, cardiovascular disease risk factors, and pulmonary function in healthy, young adults.

In a 3-arm randomized controlled trial, 36 participants consumed one of three beverages for three weeks: water (W), caffeine-free soda (S), or 100% fruit juice (FJ). Participants consumed two servings/day (~710mL) of their randomized beverage for three weeks, along with their habitual diets. At baseline and following the 3-week intervention, participants completed glucose control, cardiovascular disease risk factor, and pulmonary function assessments.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Free from diagnosis of diabetes and pulmonary illness
• Have no intake of glucose or lipid lowering medication.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Smoke
• Currently pregnant
• Have bronchitis
• Have more than 2 risk factors for cardiovascular disease, as defined by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).