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People underestimate the amount of sugar in drinks which are perceived to be "healthy", research suggests. The Glasgow University study asked more than 2,000 people in the UK to estimate how much sugar was in a range of drinks. While many overestimated the amount in fizzy beverages, they underestimated levels in smoothies and fruit juices. The research also found soft drinks could be accounting for a large chunk of their recommended calorie intake. The British Soft Drinks Association says the sugar in soft drinks is not hidden because beverages carry clear labelling of nutritional content, including calorie and sugar content. Risk factor The reasearchers asked participants to assess their weekly drinking habits. Their answers suggested 450 calories a day were being consumed - a quarter of the daily limit for women and a fifth for men.