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Consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) has been linked to obesity and type 2 diabetes.

We examined national trends in SSB consumption among US adults by sociodemographic characteristics, body weight status, and weight-loss intention.

We analyzed 24-h dietary recall data to estimate beverage consumption among adults (aged ≥20 y) obtained from the third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III, 1988–1994; n = 15979) and NHANES 1999–2004 (n = 13431).

From 1988–1994 to 1999–2004 on the survey day, the percentage of adult SSB drinkers increased from 58% to 63% (P < 0.001), per capita consumption of SSB increased by 46 kcal/d (P = 0.001), and daily SSB consumption among drinkers increased by 6 oz (P < 0.001). In both survey periods, per capita SSB consumption was highest among young adults (231–289 kcal/d) and …