“Zero fat” drinks, won’t make you fat if you drink them?

That is not the case.

The key to losing weight is that the energy consumed by the human body is greater than the energy taken in. Although "zero-fat" beverages are advertised as zero-fat, their calorie and sugar content still need to be paid attention to. They are not calorie-free or low-calorie. For example, carbohydrates in zero-fat beverages are also a source of calories, and some even have a high content. According to national standards: fat and sugar ≤ 0.5 grams per 100 ml, it can be labeled 0 sugar and 0 fat. In other words, zero-fat beverages are not completely free of sugar and fat, and the calorie count is not zero. If you don't limit drinking in large quantities, you will also gain weight. In short, "zero-fat" beverages do not mean that you won't gain weight after drinking. In order to maintain a healthy weight and good health, you should drink such beverages in moderation, pay attention to a balanced diet and exercise more. In addition, the key to correct weight loss is to control total energy intake so that the energy intake is lower than the energy consumed. If you want to lose weight, you still have to adjust your diet structure, reduce the intake of high-calorie foods, increase the intake of low-calorie foods, and ensure a comprehensive and balanced nutrition during weight loss. At the same time, exercise can consume excess calories and promote fat decomposition and metabolism.

Author | Master of Doubao Food Processing and Safety

Review | Ruan Guangfeng, Deputy Director of Kexin Food and Health Information Exchange Center