A new study suggests that warmer weather may be altering American diets by driving people to consume more added sugars, particularly from sodas and juices.

In the study, recently published in the journal Nature Climate Change, researchers analyzed grocery data from 2004 to 2019, which showed a spike in purchases when temperatures were in the range of 54 and 86 degrees Fahrenheit.

On average, researchers estimate that sugar consumption rises by 0.70 grams per degree, which was primarily driven by the consumption of drinks such as sodas and juices.

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The findings carry significant public health implications, as average sugar consumption in the United States exceeds dietary recommendations.

According to federal guidelines, added sugars sho

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