The Association between the Consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages and Metabolic Syndrome Components in Young Rural Adults in South Africa
Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is the key risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) development. However, lifestyle habits including high consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) contribute to its onset. The current study was aimed at investigating the association between SSBs consu...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-03-01
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Series: | Applied Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/6/3015 |