Calories from juice, soda Add up

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People looking to cut back on calories at mealtime should take a closer look at their beverage consumption, according to a new weight loss study. Published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the study concludes that people who drink calorie-rich beverages with their meals, including soda and fruit juices, fail to "compensate" for the added calories by eating less food. As a result, the empty calories found in many 12- and 18-ounce servings of beverages can add up to total diet derailment. On average, study subjects who drank soda or juice with each meal consumed 128-151 more calories than their peers who opted for diet soda or water. What This Means for You Calorie-free diet soft drinks, "spritzers" and flavored mineral water can all help ensure that your thirst-quenching habits don't set you off course.