ICCR Workshop Session Part I- ISA 2009

Calories from Beverages: an Underestimated Dietary Target for the Prevention/Management of Obesity/Type 2 Diabetes?

XV International Symposium on Atherosclerosis

Workshop session of the International Chair on Cardiometabolic Risk
Calories from Beverages: an Underestimated Dietary Target for the Prevention/Management of Obesity/Type 2 Diabetes?

14:00 – 15:00
Chairpersons: J.P. Després and E. Horton


14:00 - 14:05 Introduction E. Horton
USA
14:05 - 14:20 Global Dimensions of Sugary Beverages and Programmatic and Policy Solutions B. Popkin
USA
14:20 - 14:40 Soft Drinks and Obesity: the Evidence G. Bray
USA
14:40 - 14:55 Sugar-Sweetened Drinks and Type 2 Diabetes F.B. Hu
USA
14:55 - 15:00 Conclusion J.P. Després
Canada