Feasibility and Impact of Placing Water Coolers on Sales of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages in Dutch Secondary School Canteens
This Dutch study found that the while placement of water coolers in school canteens appeared to be a feasible intervention, it did not affect sales of sugar-sweetened beverages at the selected schools. It is suggested that this approach should not be prioritized in the combat against obesity.
Resource Information
Date
April 16, 2009
Author
Visscher, T., van Hal, W., Blokdijk, L., Seidell, J., Renders, C., and Bemelmans, W.
Type
Evidence Summary
Setting
Cafeteria/Canteen, School
Age
Youth (12-17)
Topic
Food Environment, Sugar-Sweetened Beverages or Energy Drinks
Language
English
Jurisdiction
Local/Municipal/Regional, International
Tags
body mass index, food environment, Healthy Kids Community Challenge, obesity, school, sugar-sweetened beverages, water, weight, youth