Why Americans Consume Too Much Sugar? Study Says The Answer Lies In Hot Climate

Why Americans Consume Too Much Sugar? Study Says The Answer Lies In Hot Climate

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Updated Sep 11, 2025 | 10:00 AM IST

SummaryIf it is hot outside, you are more likely to consume sugar. This is why Americans consume too much sugar. A new study, published in Nature Climate Change tracked grocery purchases from American households for several years and compared the purchases with weather records to identify a pattern: as temperature rises, so does the sugar consumption. Read on.

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