scholarly journals A Brief Motivational Intervention Differentially Reduces Sugar-sweetened Beverage (SSB) Consumption

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashley E Mason ◽  
Laura Schmidt ◽  
Laura Ishkanian ◽  
Laurie M Jacobs ◽  
Cindy Leung ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Interventions ◽  
Environmental Intervention ◽  
Motivational Intervention ◽  
Sugar Sweetened Beverage ◽  
Brief Motivational Intervention ◽  
Sweetened Beverage ◽  
Reduce Sugar ◽  
Multi Level ◽  
Clinical Trial Information

Abstract Background Environmental and behavioral interventions hold promise to reduce sugar-sweetened beverage (SSBs) consumption. Purpose To test, among frequent SSB consumers, whether motivations to consume SSBs moderated the effects of (a) a workplace SSB sales ban (environmental intervention) alone, and (b) a “brief motivational intervention” (BI) in addition to the sales ban, on changes in SSB consumption. Methods We assessed whether (1) baseline motivations to consume SSBs (craving, psychological stress, or taste enjoyment) impacted changes in daily SSB consumption at 6-month follow-up among frequent (>12oz of SSBs/day) SSB consumers (N = 214); (2) participants randomized to the BI (n = 109) versus to the sales ban only (n = 105) reported greater reductions in SSB consumption at follow-up; and (3) motivations to consume SSBs moderated any changes in SSB consumption. Results In response to the sales ban alone, individuals with stronger SSB cravings (+1 SD) at baseline showed significantly smaller reductions in daily SSB consumption at 6-month follow-up relative to individuals with weaker (−1 SD) SSB cravings (2.5 oz vs. 22.5 oz), p < .01. Receiving the BI significantly increased reductions for those with stronger SSB cravings: Among individuals with stronger cravings, those who received the BI evidenced significantly greater reductions in daily SSB consumption [M(SE) = −19.2 (2.74) oz] than those who did not [M(SE) = −2.5 (2.3) oz, p < .001], a difference of 16.72 oz. Conclusions Frequent SSB consumers with stronger SSB cravings report minimal reductions in daily SSB consumption with a sales ban only, but report greater reductions if they also receive a motivational intervention. Future multilevel interventions for institutions should consider both environmental and individualized multi-level interventions. Clinical Trial information NCT02585336.

A ‘whole systems’ approach to reduce sugar-sweetened beverage consumption: issues for global health promotion through a small island lens

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 150-153
Author(s):  
Angela M. Jackson-Morris
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Global Health ◽  
Communicable Disease ◽  
Tap Water ◽  
Supply And Demand ◽  
Small Island ◽  
Sugar Sweetened Beverage ◽  
Sweetened Beverage ◽  
Reduce Sugar

Reducing sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption is a prominent strategy to reduce sugar intake and non-communicable disease (NCD) risk worldwide. Recommended measures encompass policy, environmental modification, health literacy, reformulation and taxation. This commentary draws from an intervention to reduce SSB consumption in a remote, rural context with high intake and under-developed alternatives and health literacy. The island of St Helena introduced SSB taxation from 2014, yet impact appeared limited. In 2018, supply and demand measures for substitute products were developed, alongside a taxation increase. Preliminary data indicate a shift away from SSB towards non-sugar beverages (artificially sweetened beverages (ASB) and tap water). Issues for global health promotion include the specific manifestation of social and commercial determinants of health in remote and rural contexts, integrated multifaceted strategies to provide supporting conditions for policies such as SSB taxation to deliver impact, and the role of ASB to reduce SSB in high consumption contexts.

scholarly journals Strategies to reduce sugar-sweetened beverage consumption and increase water access and intake among young children: perspectives from expert stakeholders

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (18) ◽  
pp. 3440-3449 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelsey A Vercammen ◽  
Johannah M Frelier ◽  
Caitlin M Lowery ◽  
Alyssa J Moran ◽  
Sara N Bleich
Keyword(s):  
Young Children ◽  
Environmental Changes ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Water Access ◽  
Sugar Sweetened Beverage ◽  
Beverage Consumption ◽  
Innovative Strategies ◽  
Sweetened Beverage ◽  
Reduce Sugar ◽  
Email Invitation

AbstractObjectivesTo summarize stakeholder recommendations and ratings of strategies to reduce sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption and increase water access and intake among young children (0–5 years).DesignTwo online surveys: survey 1 asked respondents to recommend novel and innovative strategies to promote healthy beverage behaviour; survey 2 asked respondents to rank each of these strategies on five domains (overall importance, feasibility, effectiveness, reach, health equity). Open-ended questions were coded and analysed for thematic content.SettingUsing a snowball sampling approach, respondents were invited to complete the survey through an email invitation or an anonymous listserv link. Of the individuals who received a private email invitation, 24 % completed survey 1 and 29 % completed survey 2.SubjectsSurvey 1 (n 276) and survey 2 (n 182) included expert stakeholders who work on issues related to SSB and water consumption.ResultsSix overarching strategies emerged to change beverage consumption behaviours (survey 1): education; campaigns and contests; marketing and advertising; price changes; physical access; and improving the capacity of settings to promote healthy beverages. Labelling and sugar reduction (e.g. reformulation) were recommended as strategies to reduce SSB consumption, while water testing and remediation emerged as a strategy to promote water intake. Stakeholders most frequently recommended (survey 1) and provided higher ratings (survey 2) to strategies that used policy, systems and/or environmental changes.ConclusionsThe present study is the first to assess stakeholder opinions on strategies to promote healthy beverage consumption. This knowledge is key for understanding where stakeholders believe resources can be best utilized.

scholarly journals A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Promoting Water Intake to Reduce Sugar-sweetened Beverage Consumption (P04-005-19)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sepideh Dibay Moghadam ◽  
James W Krieger ◽  
Diana Louden
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trials ◽  
Water Intake ◽  
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Cochrane Central Register ◽  
Sugar Sweetened Beverage ◽  
Beverage Consumption ◽  
Sweetened Beverage ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Reduce Sugar

Abstract Objectives To examine whether promotion of water intake in the general population in and of itself reduces sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption independent from interventions that target SSBs. Methods Seven electronic databases were systematically searched: PubMed, Embase, PsycInfo, CINAHL Complete, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, CAB Direct, and Web of Science. The search hedge included concepts of drinking water, sweetened beverages, and clinical or controlled or longitudinal studies. Selected studies included a primary water promotion intervention and were published between 1 January 2000 and 6 January 2019, while those with more than a minimal SSB reduction intervention were excluded. We identified 5652 publications, chose 107 for full-text review and selected 17 for this review. Two authors independently extracted data using predefined data fields and rated study quality. Results Nine of the 17 studies were randomized controlled trials, six were non-randomized controlled trials, and two were single-group pre-post studies. Participants were primarily children and adolescents. Seven studies reported a decrease in sugar-sweetened beverage consumption. Among the eight studies that successfully increased water intake, five reported beneficial effects on SSB intake while three did not. Of the five positive studies, three were at serious or high risk of bias. Studies with decrease in sugar-sweetened beverage consumption tended to include a home-based or individually focused intervention. Conclusions This review found little evidence that interventions aimed solely at increasing water consumption reduce sugar-sweetened beverage intake. Further research is needed to investigate whether interventions that combine water promotion and SSB reduction strategies could be synergistic for reducing SSB intake. SSB reduction approaches at this time should focus directly on SSBs. Funding Sources Healthy Eating Research Program, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

scholarly journals Exploring attitudes toward taxation of sugar-sweetened beverages in rural Michigan

2021 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea E. Bombak ◽  
Taylor E. Colotti ◽  
Dolapo Raji ◽  
Natalie D. Riediger
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Behavioral Interventions ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Sugar Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Critical Policy Analysis ◽  
Sugar Sweetened Beverage ◽  
Sweetened Beverage ◽  
Sweetened Beverages ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Critical Policy

Abstract Background While policies to address “obesity” have existed for decades, they have commonly focused on behavioral interventions. More recently, the taxation of sugar-sweetened beverages is gaining traction globally. This study sought to explore individuals’ attitudes and beliefs about sugar-sweetened beverages being taxed in a rural Michigan setting. Methods This qualitative study was conducted using critical policy analysis. Data were collected in 25 semi-structured, audio-recorded interviews with adult Michiganders. Following data collection, transcripts were coded into themes using NVivo software. Results Four themes emerged in participants’ perspectives regarding sugar-sweetened beverages being taxed: resistance, unfamiliarity, tax effects, and need for education. While some participants were unfamiliar with sugar-sweetened beverage taxes, many viewed taxation as a “slippery slope” of government intervention, which invoked feelings of mistrust. In addition, participants predicted a sugar-sweetened beverage tax would be ineffective at reducing intake, particularly among regular consumers, who were frequently perceived as mostly low income and/or of higher weight. Conclusions Further research is needed to explore perceptions of sugar-sweetened beverage taxes in different geographic areas in the USA to examine how perceptions vary. Policymakers should be aware of the potential implications of this health policy with respect to government trust and stigma towards lower income and higher-weight individuals.

A systematic review of strategies to reduce sugar-sweetened beverage consumption among 0-year to 5-year olds

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (11) ◽  
pp. 1504-1524 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. A. Vercammen ◽  
J. M. Frelier ◽  
C. M. Lowery ◽  
M. E. McGlone ◽  
C. B. Ebbeling ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Sugar Sweetened Beverage ◽  
Beverage Consumption ◽  
Sweetened Beverage ◽  
Reduce Sugar
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