Here's a report on this study. It states: 

These so-called "empty calories," mainly in soda, pizza and desserts, are fueling the obesity epidemic among young people and putting them at risk for developing weight-related illnesses, such as diabetes and heart disease, the U.S. government researchers said.

I've got news for you: I didn't need a study to tell me the obvious and the same problem exists for adults.
 


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10/21/2010 1:04pm

When we had an Italian exchange student live with us, she gained 15 lbs over the year eating at the local high school. The minute she cut back on the sugary foods she lost weight.
In Italy she ate pasta, fresh foods, cheese,real butter and drank wine with no weight problems

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07/09/2012 5:01am

This is useful information about health education.

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