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6 sourced facts about drinks and beverages, each with the context behind the number. 4 more are in today's round and appear here after it closes.

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The basics

About how many teaspoons of added sugar are in a 12-ounce regular soda?

AnswerMore than 10 teaspoons (about 42 grams)

CDC research found about 30% of Americans 2 and older get more than 15% of daily calories from added sugar.

Source: CDC, Rethink Your Drink cdc.gov

Going deeper

What share of Americans say having one or two alcoholic drinks a day is bad for your health?

Answer51%

That is close to the record-high 53% measured the year before.

Source: Gallup news.gallup.com

Among U.S. adults who drink, which is the most preferred alcoholic beverage?

AnswerBeer, 36%

Liquor (32%) and wine (30%) are close behind, and liquor has gained 12 points since 2016.

Source: Gallup news.gallup.com

Expert level

What share of Americans say they sometimes drink more than they should?

Answer13%

That is the lowest ever recorded, down from 35% in 1989.

Source: Gallup news.gallup.com

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