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Sweets lovers have less weight
Last reviewed: 16.10.2021
American researchers from the Agricultural Center at the University of Louisiana came to the conclusion that lovers of sweets have less weight, less body mass index (BMI) and even a smaller waistline than those who limit themselves to sweet.
According to the New York Daily News, in a study that lasted about five years, a team led by Professor Carol O'Neil oversaw more than 15,000 girls aged 19 and older.
Within the framework of the experiment, the subjects were divided into several groups based on the number of sweets, sugar and other dietary habits that they daily consumed.
As a result, a group of scientists came to the conclusion that the BMI and waist circumference were slightly less than in the others: for example, the average BMI of the first is 27.7, and those who do without the sweet are 28.2. As the experts note, obesity develops due to the fact that we consume more calories than spend, so they recommend getting from products such as sweets, fast food and soda, no more than 10% of the daily calorie rate.
The findings of this study do not prove that sweets help to lose weight. Just lovers of candy, as a rule, a little more given to physical exertion to burn excess calories.