Flavonoids, present in high levels in cranberries, are potent bioactives known 
for their health-promoting benefits, but cranberry beverages (CB) are not 
typically recommended as part of a healthy diet. We examine the association 
between CB consumption with macronutrient intake and weight status. Data for US 
adults (≥19 years, n = 10,891) were taken from the National Health and Nutrition 
Examination Survey (NHANES) Survey 2005-2008. Total CB consumption was measured 
over two non-consecutive 24-h dietary recalls. Linear and logistic regression 
models adjusting for important covariates were used to examine predicted 
differences between CB consumers and non-consumers on macronutrient and 
anthropometric outcomes. Results are weighted to be nationally representative. 
CB consumers (n = 581) were older (>50 year) non-Hispanic black females. They 
consumed an average 221 mL (7.5 oz) CB per day. In fully adjusted models CB 
consumers (vs. non-consumers) had higher carbohydrates and total sugars and 
lower percent energy from protein and total fat (all p < 0.001), but no 
difference in total energy. A significantly higher proportion of CB consumers 
were predicted to be normal weight (BMI < 25 kg/m2; p = 0.001) and had to have 
lower waist circumferences (p = 0.001). Although there was not a significant 
trend across level of CB intake, low and middle level CB consumers compared to 
non-consumers were more likely to be normal weight (p < 0.001) and less likely 
to be overweight/obese (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2, p < 0.001). Despite having slightly 
higher daily macronutrient intakes, CB consumers have more desirable 
anthropometric measures compared to non-consumers.