Épidémiologie : sucre et santé

Consumption of sweetened beverages is increasing notably. In recent epidemiological studies consumption of sugar is included in various dietary patterns, and analysis of the relationship between sugar intake and risk of disease is less direct. Many studies found a link between sugar-sweetened beverages or food with high glycemic index and high carbohydrate load and diabetes risk. Similarly, a sugar-rich diet is a risk factor for weight gain in adults. Studies are conflicting regarding dyslipidemia and cardiovascular disease risks, some studies describing a negative role of sugar, while others show no association. Finally, no study suggests a link between sugar and cancer, especially colon cancer.