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By Dr. Brian McDonough, Medical Editor
READ MORE: Pete Rose Dismisses Sexual Misconduct Questions At Phillies' Alumni Weekend: 'It Was 55 Years Ago, Babe'PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — It is somewhat amazing the amount of sugar many of us take into our diet.
READ MORE: Man Shot In Hunting Park Section Of PhiladelphiaWe consume vast amounts despite the fact we know there are health risks. According to the latest morbidity and mortality weekly report three in 10 American adults reported consuming sugary drinks at least once a day.
Sugar-sweetened beverage intake was highest among adults in Mississippi, Louisiana, and West Virginia. Intake was higher among 18-24 year olds than among older adults. It was also quite high in those with less than a high school education.
MORE NEWS: Philadelphia Weather: Week Starts With Muggy Conditions Before Cold Front ArrivesOverall, consumption was highest in southern states. Sweet tea, fruit drinks, sports drinks as well as regular sodas often contain more sugar than we recommend in one day for the average adult.