Discover our new animated learning series — a fresh, engaging way to explore the science of food and nutrition at your own pace.
This short animation explores what the science tells us about sugars, body weight and related health conditions, and explains why total calorie intake and energy balance are key.
This video delivers clear, evidence-based insights in an engaging, accessible format that makes learning effortless — no nutrition background needed. Start watching now and see how this short animation can change the way you think about food!
Disclaimer: This resource is for general information purposes only and should not be relied upon as medical, clinical or other professional advice. The WSRO is an international, member-based, not-for-profit organisation focused on the science of sugars and health. For more information about its members, please see our Members Directory.
References and further reading:
1. American Institute for Cancer Research. The Sugar and Cancer Connection. https://www.aicr.org/news/the-sugar-cancer-connection/
2. Butland, B., Jebb, S., Kopelman, P., McPherson, K., Thomas, S., Mardell, J., & Parry, V. Tackling obesities: future choices - project report (2nd edition). Foresight. 2007. Tackling obesities: future choices - project report (2nd edition). Foresight. Government Office for Science, UK. BIS/07/1184X.
3. Chiavaroli L, Cheung A, Ayoub-Charette S, Ahmed A, Lee D, Au-Yeung F, et al. Important food sources of fructose-containing sugars and adiposity: A systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled feeding trials. Am J Clin Nutr. 2023 Apr;117(4):741–65.
4. Choo VL, Viguiliouk E, Blanco Mejia S, Cozma AI, Khan TA, Ha V, et al. Food sources of fructose-containing sugars and glycaemic control: systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled intervention studies. BMJ. 2018 Nov 21;363.
5. Fattore E, Botta F, Agostoni C, Bosetti C. Effects of free sugars on blood pressure and lipids: a systematic review and meta-analysis of nutritional isoenergetic intervention trials. Am J Clin Nutr. 2017 Jan;105(1):42–56.
6. Hall KD, Sacks G, Chandramohan D, et al. Quantification of the effect of energy imbalance on bodyweight. Lancet. 2011;378(9793):826-837
7. Khan TA, Tayyiba M, Agarwal A, Mejia SB, de Souza RJ, Wolever TMS, et al. Relation of Total Sugars, Sucrose, Fructose, and Added Sugars With the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease: A Systematic Review and Dose-Response Meta-analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies. Mayo Clin Proc. 2019 Dec;94(12):2399–414.
8. Lee D, Chiavaroli L, Ayoub-Charette S, Khan TA, Zurbau A, Au-Yeung F, et al. Important Food Sources of Fructose-Containing Sugars and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Controlled Trials. Nutrients. 2022 Jul 12;14(14):2846.
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10. World Health Organization. Obesity and overweight. World Health Organization; 2020. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/obesity-and-overweight
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