scholarly journals The nutritional content of supermarket beverages: a cross-sectional analysis of New Zealand, Australia, Canada and the UK

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (13) ◽  
pp. 2507-2516 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lynne Chepulis ◽  
Gael Mearns ◽  
Shaunie Hill ◽  
Jason HY Wu ◽  
Michelle Crino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Sugar Content ◽  
Multivariate Regression Analysis ◽  
Fruit Juices ◽  
Nutritional Content ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cross Sectional Analysis ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Sectional Analysis ◽  
Serving Size

AbstractObjectiveTo compare the nutritional content, serving size and taxation potential of supermarket beverages from four different Western countries.DesignCross-sectional analysis. Multivariate regression analysis and χ2 comparisons were used to detect differences between countries.SettingSupermarkets in New Zealand (NZ), Australia, Canada and the UK.SubjectsSupermarket beverages in the following categories: fruit juices, fruit-based drinks, carbonated soda, waters and sports/energy drinks.ResultsA total of 4157 products were analysed, including 749 from NZ, 1738 from Australia, 740 from Canada and 930 from the UK. NZ had the highest percentage of beverages with sugar added to them (52 %), while the UK had the lowest (9 %, P<0·001). Differences in energy, carbohydrate and sugar content were observed between countries and within categories, with UK products generally having the lowest energy and sugar content. Up to half of all products across categories/countries exceeded the US Food and Drug Administration’s reference single serving sizes, with fruit juices contributing the greatest number. Between 47 and 83 % of beverages in the different countries were eligible for sugar taxation, the UK having the lowest proportion of products in both the low tax (5–8 % sugar) and high tax (>8 % sugar) categories.ConclusionsThere is substantial difference between countries in the mean energy, serving size and proportion of products eligible for fiscal sugar taxation. Current self-regulatory approaches used in these countries may not be effective to reduce the availability, marketing and consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and subsequent intake of free sugars.

scholarly journals The nutritional content of supermarket beverages: a cross-sectional analysis of New Zealand, Australia, Canada and the UK – CORRIGENDUM

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (13) ◽  
pp. 2517-2517 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lynne Chepulis ◽  
Gael Mearns ◽  
Shaunie Hill ◽  
Jason HY Wu ◽  
Michelle Crino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Nutritional Content ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cross Sectional Analysis ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Sectional Analysis

The nutritional content of children’s breakfast cereals: a cross-sectional analysis of New Zealand, Australia, the UK, Canada and the USA

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (9) ◽  
pp. 1589-1598 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lynne Chepulis ◽  
Nadine Everson ◽  
Rhoda Ndanuko ◽  
Gael Mearns
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Sugar Content ◽  
Saturated Fat ◽  
Total Sugar ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Breakfast Cereals ◽  
Label Information ◽  
The Usa ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Serving Size

AbstractObjective:To compare the Nutrition Information Panel (NIP) content, serving size and package size of children’s ready-to-eat breakfast cereals (RTEC) available in five different Western countries.Design:NIP label information was collected from RTEC available for purchase in major supermarket chains. Kruskal–Wallis, Mann–Whitney U and χ2 tests were applied to detect differences between countries on manufacturer-declared serving size, total energy (kJ), total protein, fat, saturated fat, carbohydrate, total sugar, Na and fibre content. The Nutrient Profiling Scoring Criterion (NPSC) was used to evaluate the number of products deemed to be ‘unhealthy’.Setting:Supermarkets in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and the USA.Participants:Children’s breakfast cereals (n 636), including those with and without promotional characters.Results:The majority of children’s RTEC contained substantial levels of total sugar and differences were apparent between countries. Median sugar content per serving was higher in US cereals than all other countries (10·0 v. 7·7–9·1 g; P < 0·0001). Median fat and saturated fat content were lowest in Australia and New Zealand RTEC, while the Na content of RTEC was 60–120 % higher in the USA and Canada than in Australia and the UK (all P ≤ 0·01).Conclusions:Across all countries, there was a high proportion of RTEC marketed for children that had an unhealthy nutrient profile. Strategies and policies are needed to improve the nutrient value of RTEC for children, so they provide a breakfast food that meets nutrition guidelines.

Nutrition Uptake and Disease of Children with Anemia in Peru, A Cross-Sectional Analysis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Westgard ◽  
Luis A. Orrego-Ferreyros ◽  
Liz Franco Calderón ◽  
Alexandra M. Rogers
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Data ◽  
Multivariate Regression Analysis ◽  
Parasitic Disease ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cross Sectional Analysis ◽  
Micronutrient Uptake ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
Sectional Analysis ◽  
Recommended Level ◽  
Prevalence Of Anemia

Abstract Anemia is a multicausal problem affecting 41.7% of children under 5 worldwide. The prevalence of anemia in Peru has decreased only 6.8% from 2009 to 2017, despite great efforts made to distribute free multi-micronutrient supplements and promote the consumption of iron rich foods. The current study investigates the nutritional uptake and incidence of disease in children with anemia in Peru to better understand what is driving the high rates of anemia. METHODS A cross-sectional analysis of secondary data was conducted. Data from two national surveys were linked to evaluate the predictors of anemia. The associations were tested with Chi-square analysis and logistic multivariate regression analysis. RESULTS The sample included 586 children under 3. The prevalence of anemia was 53.2%, while 51.9% of the children consumed sufficient micronutrients to meet the daily recommended level for their age. Of those with anemia, 45.1% consumed sufficient micronutrients to meet the recommended level (p<0.001). The children with anemia were more likely to have an infectious or parasitic disease in the last year and less likely to have access to safe drinking water (p=0.057, p=0.002, respectfully). The logistic analysis displayed that having an infectious or parasitic disease increased the odds of having anemia (OR=1.6, p=0.043), and having access to safe drinking waters decreased the odds of having anemia (OR=0.58, p=0.044), while controlling for micronutrient uptake. CONCLUSIONS Nearly half of the children with anemia in Peru already consume sufficient nutrients to meet their daily requirement. However, they continue to have anemia, likely due to infectious diseases and parasites.

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