Table 2. Sugary Beverage Intake Among 13 440 Adults 45 Years and Older in the REGARDS Study.
| Type of Beverage | Prevalence, No. (%) | % TE Intake | Intake, g | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD) | Median (IQR) | Mean (SD) | Median (IQR) | ||
| Sugary beveragesa | 13 091 (97.4) | 8.4 (8.3) | 6.3 (2.1-11.9) | 316.5 (334.1) | 238.1 (70.5-424.9) |
| Sugar-sweetened beverages | 10 873 (80.9) | 4.4 (6.8) | 1.3 (0.2-6.1) | 173.1 (275.5) | 50.5 (6.0-232.2) |
| 100% fruit juices | 12 637 (94.0) | 4.0 (6.8) | 2.3 (0.5-6.0) | 143.4 (173.1) | 79.4 (16.4-248.8) |
Abbreviations: IQR, interquartile range; REGARDS, Reasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke; TE, total energy.
Conversion factor: To convert grams into ounces, divide by 31.
a
Sugar-sweetened beverages, including sodas, soft drinks, fruit drinks, and fruit juice combined.