The University of North Carolina scientists published a study that claims the daily intake of carbonated and non-carbonated beverage is the most dangerous type of food contributing to obesity in the U.S.

"Many people either forget or don't realize how many extra calories they consume in what they drink, yet beverages are a major contributor to the alarming increase in obesity," said Dr. Barry M. Popkin, who is a professor of nutrition, a department housed in UNC's schools of public health and medicine. He also directs the UNC Interdisciplinary Obesity Program.

Alternatives to beverages that are high in calories which will help you with weight management:

• Water: At least four servings of water for women and at least six servings for men are recommended. All beverage needs could come from water if desired.
• Unsweetened coffee and tea, iced and hot: Up to eight servings a day of tea and up to four servings of coffee are recommended.
• Nonfat or 1 percent fat milk and fortified soy beverages: Up to two servings are recommended.
• Diet beverages with sugar substitutes: Up to four servings are recommended.
• One-hundred-percent fruit and vegetable juices, whole milk, sports drinks: Up to one serving total is recommended.
• Calorically sweetened soft drinks and fruit drinks without nutrients: Up to one serving is recommended - less if trying to lose weight.

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