[Randomized clinical trials of the effect of sugar sweetened beverages consumption on adiposity in youngers than 16 y old; systematic review].

INTRODUCTION Association between sugar sweetened beverages consumption and several metabolic diseases has been observed. AIM To analyze randomized studies among ≤ 16 yo children of ≥ 52 weeks of intervention assessing the effect of the reduction of sugar sweetened beverages, carbonated drinks, flavored drinks, and fruit juices on adiposity indicators. METHODS Medline was searched for randomized controlled trials published up to August 21st, 2013. The following search terms were used: "Sugar Sweetened Beverages" and "Weight gain". Papers without basal or final data, without accurate description of control groups and those without the eligibility criteria were excluded. RESULTS Three studies met the eligibility criteria. In the three studies an increase among the adiposity indicators were observed among those with sugar beverage consumption or a reduction in the prevalence of overweight and obesity among those with reduction of sugar beverages. CONCLUSION This result show the evidence of a positive effect of the consumption of sugar sweetened beverages on adiposity indicators.