Sweet Drinks

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
P.K. Newby
Keyword(s):  
Soft Drinks ◽  
Fruit Juices ◽  
Sugar Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Added Sugar ◽  
Sweetened Beverages

How many sugar-sweetened beverages are we drinking, and are they related to obesity? Beverages comprise 47% of added sugar intakes in American diets, of which 39% come from sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs). SSBs include soft drinks (25%); fruit drinks, not including 100% fruit juices (11%);...

scholarly journals Associations between beverage consumption of parents and their children. The ToyBox-study

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (OCE2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Paloma Flores Barrantes ◽  
Alicia Larruy ◽  
Maria Luisa Miguel-Berges ◽  
Pilar De Miguel-Etayo ◽  
Iris Iglesia-Altaba ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Role Models ◽  
Fruit Juice ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Drinking Behavior ◽  
Soft Drinks ◽  
Fruit Juices ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Sugar Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Beverage Consumption ◽  
Sweetened Beverages

AbstractIntroduction: Dietary habits are established from a very young age. Parental role modeling is an important factor influencing the eating behavior of their children. Drinking behavior may have an impact in the development of childhood obesity. This study aimed to explore the correlations of core drinking beverages between parents and their children.Materials and Methods: The present study included children of 3.5–5.5 years and their parents from the (Multifactorial evidence-based approach using behavioral models in understanding and promoting fun, healthy food, play and policy for the prevention of obesity in early childhood) ToyBox study. The study was a kindergarten-based family-involved intervention, in preschool children from six European countries: Belgium, Bulgaria, Germany, Greece, Poland, and Spain. For this study, we analyzed data from the baseline cross-sectional survey.Data on consumption frequency of water, homemade or fresh fruit juice, prepacked fruit juice, light beverages and sugared sweetened beverages consumption from parents and their children was obtained via a validated food frequency questionnaire. Parents were given examples of serving sizes and asked about how to self-report their usual consumption per day or week. Beverage consumption of children was reported by their parents and information about frequency and portion sizes was collected. Body weight and height of children was measured and classified according to the International Obesity Task Force (IOTF). Bivariate correlations were performed to analyze beverage consumption (servings per day) in children and their parents.Results: The studied sample included 5266 pairs of children (49.2% girls) and parents (91.7% women) that were included in the analysis.Girls presented higher correlations in water (r2 = 0,317) and sugar sweetened beverages (r2 = 0,302), whereas boys, presented slightly higher correlations of light soft drinks (r2 = 0,273), pure fruit juices (r2 = 0,308) and prepacked fruit juices (r2 = 0,324), all of them at < 0.01 level of significance. Considering boys and girls together, a slightly higher significant correlation coefficients were found between children-parents’ dyads with overweight/obesity compared to normal weight children-parentś for sugar sweetened beverages (r2 = 0,303) and light soft drinks (r2 = 0,396).Discussion: Beverage consumption of children and their parents were found to be moderately correlated. Overweight children seem to have better correlations with their parents in relation of sugar sweetened beverages and light soft drinks. Parents should encourage a healthy beverage consumption for their own health and most important, because there are key role models to their children.

Should We Put a Thin Subsidy on the Policy Table in the Fight against Obesity?

2011 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Grace Lordan ◽  
John Quiggin
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
The United States ◽  
Soft Drinks ◽  
Economic Effects ◽  
Sugar Sweetened Beverages ◽  
President Obama ◽  
Sweetened Beverages ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Artificially Sweetened Beverages

The idea of using 'fat taxes’ to curb obesity rates has been raised by many. In particular, the idea of taxing sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) has received considerable attention in the United States and has recently been discussed by President Obama. Rather less attention has been given to the alternative of 'thin subsidies’, that is, subsidies for the consumption of foods or beverages likely to be associated with reduced incidence of obesity. This commentary examines the case for a subsidy for artificially sweetened beverages (ASBs) or 'diet soft drinks’. In this commentary, we outline the evidence on the relationship between health outcomes, most notably obesity, and the consumption of SSBs and ASBs. In the light of the evidence we consider the economic effects of taxing SSBs, and the way in which those effects would be modified by the adoption of the alternative 'thin subsidy’ based on subsidising ASBs.

scholarly journals Gut microbiota composition in relation to intake of added sugar, sugar-sweetened beverages and artificially sweetened beverages in the Malmö Offspring Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stina Ramne ◽  
Louise Brunkwall ◽  
Ulrika Ericson ◽  
Nicola Gray ◽  
Gunter G. C. Kuhnle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gut Microbiota ◽  
Negative Binomial ◽  
Metagenomic Sequencing ◽  
Microbiota Composition ◽  
Multiple Testing Correction ◽  
Sugar Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Added Sugar ◽  
Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Gut Microbiota Composition ◽  
Artificially Sweetened Beverages

Abstract Purpose It has been suggested that a high intake of sugar or sweeteners may result in an unfavorable microbiota composition; however, evidence is lacking. Hence, in this exploratory epidemiological study, we aim to examine if intake of added sugar, sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) or artificially sweetened beverages (ASBs) associate with the gut microbiota composition. Methods Participants (18–70 years) in the Malmö Offspring Study have provided blood, urine, and fecal samples and completed both web-based 4 day food records and short food frequency questionnaires. The gut microbiota was assessed by 16S rRNA sequencing, processed in QIIME and matched to Greengenes (v.13.8), giving 64 included genera after filtering. Intake of added sugar (n = 1371) (also supported by the overnight urinary sugar biomarker in a subgroup n = 577), SSBs (n = 1086) and ASBs (n = 1085) were examined as exposures in negative binomial regressions. Results Various genera nominally associated with intake of added sugar, SSBs, and ASBs. Only the negative association between SSB intake and Lachnobacterium remained significant after multiple testing correction. A positive association between SSB intake and the Firmicutes:Bacteroidetes ratio was also observed. Conclusion In this wide population, the cross-sectional associations between added sugar and sweet beverage intake and the gut microbiota are modest, but the results suggest that SSB intake is associated negatively with the genus Lachnobacterium and positively with the Firmicutes:Bacteroidetes ratio. Larger studies, preferably using metagenomic sequencing, are needed to further evaluate if a link exists between intake of sugars and sweeteners and the human gut microbiota.

P2512Effects of two different preventive counselling programs with remote support on added sugar and refined carbohydrates intake pattern in coronary patients with abdominal obesity

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
N Pogosova ◽  
A O Salbieva ◽  
O Y Sokolova ◽  
Y M Yufereva ◽  
A K Ausheva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Obesity ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Sugar Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Added Sugar ◽  
Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Coronary Patients ◽  
Group 3 ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Refined Carbohydrates ◽  
Group 1

Abstract Background Restricting added sugar and refined carbohydrates is essential for a healthy diet, especially for overweight or obese patients (pts). Pts education has a potential to improve dietary patterns in coronary artery disease (CHD). Purpose To assess the impact of 2 preventive counselling programs with subsequent remote support resulted after hospitalization on salt intake in pts with CHD and obesity. Methods A prospective randomized parallel-group study in hospitalized nonsurgical pts with confirmed stable CHD and concomitant abdominal obesity. Most hospitalizations were due to elective percutaneous coronary intervention. Pts were randomized (1:1:1) into 3 groups. Before discharge, Groups 1 and 2 received comprehensive counselling with focus on diet followed by remote counselling by phone (Group 1) or via text messages (Group 2). Remote counselling was delivered weekly (Months 1–3) and then monthly (Months 4–6). Group 3 received standard advice only. Self-reported sugar/refined carbohydrates intake was assessed by consumption of added sugar, sugar-sweetened beverages and pastry. Results A total of 120 pts (mean age±SD, 57.75±6.25 years, men, 83.4%) were enrolled. The table presents self-reported dietary habits at baseline and at 12 months. At 1 year, significant improvements of relevant dietary habits vs control were seen in both intervention groups. Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 (control) Group 1 vs 3, Group 2 vs 3, (n=40) (n=40) (n=40) P for change from baseline P for change from baseline Amount of sugar added per cup tea or coffee, teaspoons, mean ± SD   Baseline 2.65±0.77 2.45±0.81 2.48±0.72   At 12 months 2.08±0.83** 1.95±0.64** 2.47±0.69 <0.01 <0.01 Pts avoiding sugar-sweetened beverages, %   Baseline 37.50 32.50 25.00   At 12 months 92.50** 90.00** 13.16 <0.01 <0.01 Pts restricting pastry to no more than 1–2 times a week, %   Baseline 37.5% 47.5% 57.5   At 12 months 70.0%** 72.5%** 39.47 <0.01 <0.05 **p<0.01 vs baseline within group. Conclusion Pre-discharge preventive counselling with subsequent remote support in coronary patients with abdominal obesity resulted in significant improvement of dietary habits in terms of added sugar, sugar-sweetened beverages and pastry intake.

scholarly journals Consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages, Juice, Artificially-Sweetened Soda and Bottled Water: An Australian Population Study

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 817 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caroline Miller ◽  
Kerry Ettridge ◽  
Melanie Wakefield ◽  
Simone Pettigrew ◽  
John Coveney ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Community Education ◽  
Energy Drinks ◽  
Fruit Juices ◽  
Bottled Water ◽  
Free Sugar ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Global Public Health ◽  
Sugar Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Sports Drinks

Reducing consumption of free sugars, such as those found in high concentrations in manufactured products such as sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and 100% fruit juices, is a global public health priority. This study aimed to measure prevalence of widely available pre-packaged non-alcoholic water-based beverages (carbonated sodas, sports drinks, energy drinks, artificially-sweetened sodas, fruit juices (any type), and bottled water) and to comprehensively examine behavioral, environmental, current health, and demographic correlates of consumption. A cross-sectional, nationally-representative population survey of 3430 Australian adults (18+ years) was conducted using computer-assisted telephone (mobile and landline) interviewing. Past week prevalence of pre-packaged drinks containing free sugar was 47.3%; daily prevalence was 13.6%. Of all the pre-packaged drinks assessed, consumption of fruit juices (any type) was the most prevalent (38.8%), followed by bottled water (37.4%), soda (28.9%), artificially-sweetened soda (18.1%), sports drinks (8.1%), and energy drinks (4.2%). Higher soda consumption was associated with males, younger age, socio-economic disadvantage, frequent takeaway food consumption, availability of soda in the home, obesity, and a diagnosis of heart disease or depression. A diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes was associated with increased likelihood of consuming artificially-sweetened sodas and decreased likelihood of consuming sugar-sweetened soda. SSB consumption is prevalent in Australia, especially among young adults and males, foreshadowing continued population weight gain and high burdens of chronic disease. To reduce consumption, Australia must take a comprehensive approach, incorporating policy reform, effective community education, and active promotion of water.

scholarly journals Added sugar intake is associated with pericardial adipose tissue volume

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (18) ◽  
pp. 2016-2023
Author(s):  
So-Yun Yi ◽  
Lyn M Steffen ◽  
James G Terry ◽  
David R Jacobs ◽  
Daniel Duprez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adipose Tissue ◽  
Visceral Adipose Tissue ◽  
Sugar Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Added Sugar ◽  
Sugar Sweetened Beverage ◽  
Sweetened Beverage ◽  
Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Pericardial Adipose Tissue ◽  
Adipose Tissue Volume ◽  
Visceral Adipose

Aim The purpose of this study was to determine the relationships of pericardial adipose tissue and visceral adipose tissue volume with added sugar and sugar-sweetened beverage intakes. We hypothesized that both added sugar and sugar-sweetened beverages were positively associated with pericardial adipose tissue and visceral adipose tissue volumes in black and white men and women enrolled in the prospective Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults study. Methods and results Dietary intake was assessed by diet history at baseline, year 7 and year 20 examinations in 3070 participants aged 18-30 and generally healthy at baseline. After 25 years follow-up, participants underwent a computed tomography scan of chest and abdomen; the computed tomography scans were read, and pericardial adipose tissue, visceral adipose tissue, and subcutaneous adipose tissue volumes were calculated. Quintiles were created for the average of baseline, year 7 and year 20 added sugar and for the average of sugar-sweetened beverages. General linear regression analysis evaluated the associations of pericardial adipose tissue and visceral adipose tissue volumes across quintiles of added sugar and across quintiles of sugar-sweetened beverage intakes adjusted for potential confounding factors. In a multivariable model, pericardial adipose tissue volume was higher across increasing quintiles of added sugar and sugar-sweetened beverage intakes ( ptrend = 0.001 and ptrend < 0.001, respectively). A similar relation was observed for visceral adipose tissue ( ptrend < 0.001 for both added sugar and sugar-sweetened beverages). Conclusions Long-term intakes of added sugar and sugar-sweetened beverages were associated with higher pericardial adipose tissue, visceral adipose tissue, and subcutaneous adipose tissue volumes. Because these ectopic fat depots are associated with greater risk of disease incidence, these findings support limiting intakes of added sugar and sugar-sweetened beverages.

scholarly journals Soft Drinks and Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Advertising in Spain: Correlation between Nutritional Values and Advertising Discursive Strategies

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (7) ◽  
pp. 2335 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mireia Montaña Blasco ◽  
Mònika Jiménez-Morales
Keyword(s):  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Soft Drinks ◽  
Celebrity Endorsements ◽  
Sugar Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Score System ◽  
Nutritional Values ◽  
Discursive Strategies ◽  
Sweetened Beverages

Spain ranks fifth among European countries for childhood obesity. Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and soft drinks (SDs) are consumed by 81% of the Spanish children weekly. Advertising is one of the factors that contributes to an obesogenic environment. This study correlated longitudinally the nutritional values of SSBs and SDs and advertising discursive strategies between 2013 and 2018 for all media. A mixed-methods approach was applied that included a quantitative analysis of advertising spend data, a content analysis and a study of the discursive strategies used in advertisements. In addition, the Nutri-score system was used in order to determine the nutritional quality of the beverages. The results were analyzed applying the Spanish advertising regulatory framework for obesity prevention. The main findings indicate an association between low nutritional value beverage advertisements and a discourse based on hedonistic elements. In order to prevent childhood obesity in Spain, a stricter regulation of advertising is necessary, especially in aspects such as the language used to present products and celebrity endorsements.

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