For example, if one drinks 200 calories before their meal, they must eat 200 fewer calories to consume the same number of calories and maintain their weight. However, studies have shown that people don’t compensate for the calories they drank in their other snacks and meals. Instead, they still eat and drink the same calories they would have if they hadn’t drunk the caloric beverage beforehand. Therefore, the caloric beverage leads to an excessive calorie intake, which causes weight gain.
