Estimating sex-specific population-level effects of limiting sugar-sweetened beverages or 100% fruit juices during childhood on insulin resistance, central adiposity, and glycemic outcomes in late adolescence - Takeaways - MDSpire

Estimating sex-specific population-level effects of limiting sugar-sweetened beverages or 100% fruit juices during childhood on insulin resistance, central adiposity, and glycemic outcomes in late adolescence

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  • Soren Harnois-Leblanc

  • Sheryl L Rifas-Shiman

  • Karen M Switkowski

  • Wei Perng

  • Izzuddin M Aris

  • Emily Oken

  • Jessica G Young

  • Marie-France Hivert

  • October 18, 2025

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    Limiting sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) to one serving weekly in childhood may reduce insulin resistance and central adiposity in late adolescence.

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    In males, reducing SSB intake could decrease HOMA-IR by 0.28 units and waist circumference by 1.91 cm compared to no intervention.

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    Effect estimates for limiting 100% fruit juice intake were small and imprecise for both sexes, indicating minimal impact on health outcomes.

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    The study highlights the need for sex-specific interventions, as effects of SSB consumption on insulin resistance were more pronounced in males.

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    Project Viva's findings suggest that reducing SSBs in childhood may have small benefits for glycemic control in a population of low consumers.

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Estimating sex-specific population-level effects of limiting sugar-sweetened beverages or 100% fruit juices during childhood on insulin resistance, central adiposity, and glycemic outcomes in late adolescence

  • by Soren Harnois-Leblanc, Sheryl L Rifas-Shiman, Karen M Switkowski, Wei Perng, Izzuddin M Aris, Emily Oken, Jessica G Young, Marie-France Hivert

  • October 18, 2025

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