The purpose of this clinical review is to evaluate the extent to which current scientific evidence supports a causal link between sugar-sweetened soft drink consumption and weight gain.

“Our study shows how fat mass increases as a direct consequence of soft ... an average weight of 39 grams. Those consuming the fructose-sweetened water showed significant weight gain over ...

says none of the studies makes a convincing case that no-calorie sodas contribute to weight gain. No friend of the soft drink industry, Popkin’s own research links sugar-sweetened carbonated ...

Sugar-sweetened soft drink intake has increased dramatically during the past few decades, yet the magnitude of the weight gain and adverse health effects caused by soft drinks are poorly ...