What risks are associated with high intake of sugar-sweetened beverages and carbohydrates?
High intake of sugar-sweetened beverages and carbohydrates are associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus, ASCVD, and mortality. Consuming a diet with juices and sweetened beverages, refined grains, potatoes/ fries, and sweets has been shown to result in a greater increase in coronary events than the increase seen with consumption of animal products. Furthermore, low-carbohydrate diets have been associated with a 31% higher risk of all-cause death, with increased cardiac mortality rate.