Think you’re losing weight just by eating right? Think again!

If you’re at risk of obesity because of your genes, you may also be more at risk for weight gain from sugary drinks, according to research published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

In people with a high genetic risk for obesity, getting a lot of sugar from sugar-sweetened drinks may amplify the genetic effects on obesity.

The study and two others looked at the effects on weight gain of sugary drinks — including sodas, fruit punches, lemonades, or other fruit drinks. The new research should inspire people to give up sugary drinks or consider them an occasional treat. It gives very clear evidence that drinking sweetened beverages even in modest amounts clearly results in increased weight and excess weight.

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