Consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages have been linked to weight gain (obesity) and other negative health effects, particularly in young children. It is important to identify successful strategies to reduce consumption of these sugary drinks.
Sugary Drinks Increase Risk of Diabetes, Heart Disease and Stroke
Drinking soda or juices regularly were found to be associated with metabolic syndrome, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and high blood pressure.
Drinking soda or juices regularly were found to be associated with metabolic syndrome, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and high blood pressure.
‘Successful strategies to reduce the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages among young children include in-person individual education, in-person group education, passive education (e.g., pamphlets), training for childcare/healthcare providers, use of technology, and changes to physical access of beverages.’
The analysis included 27 studies that were conducted exclusively among children aged 0 to 5 years to reduce consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages. "Although we've seen some declines in the past decade, sugar-sweetened beverage consumption among young children in the United States remains unacceptably high," said lead author Kelsey Vercammen, of the Harvard T. H Chan School of Public Health.
"Since these drinks have been linked to weight gain and other negative health effects, it is critically important to identify successful strategies to reduce consumption."
Sugar-sweetened Beverages May Up Obesity Risk
Sugar-sweetened beverages may increase the risk of chronic health problems such as obesity, cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. Consuming a healthy diet can reduce the risk of chronic health problems.
Sugar-sweetened beverages may increase the risk of chronic health problems such as obesity, cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. Consuming a healthy diet can reduce the risk of chronic health problems.
Diabetes Type 2 and Its Link to Sugar-Sweetened Beverages
Sugar-sweetened beverages contribute to metabolic syndrome leading to higher risk for type-2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Sugar-sweetened beverages contribute to metabolic syndrome leading to higher risk for type-2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Health Warning Labels Deter Parents From Buying Sugar-Sweetened Beverages for Kids
Health warning labels similar to those found on tobacco products may have a powerful effect on whether parents purchase sugar-sweetened beverages for their kids.
Health warning labels similar to those found on tobacco products may have a powerful effect on whether parents purchase sugar-sweetened beverages for their kids.
