
The Associations Between Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption and Children’s Health: An Updated Review of the Literature
This research synthesis examines the evidence regarding the various health impacts of sugar sweetened beverages (SSB)s on children’s health (obesity, insulin resistance, dental caries, and caffeine-related effects), the health impact of substituting SSBs with other drinks, and the role of taste preferences in SSB consumption patterns. The vast majority of the available literature suggests that reducing SSB consumption would help improve children’s health by decreasing the risk for obesity and other negative health consequences.
Resource Information
Date
February 1, 2018
Author
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Type
Evidence Summary
Setting
Cafeteria/Canteen, Children's Service/Child Care, Grocery/Retail, Home, Mobile Vending, Recreation Centre, Restaurant/Food Service Premise, School
Age
Toddler (1-3), Children (4-11), Youth (12-17)
Topic
Sugar-Sweetened Beverages or Energy Drinks
Language
English
Jurisdiction
National, International
Tags
childhood obesity, children, chronic disease prevention, dietary intake, energy Drinks, food environment, sugar, sugar-sweetened beverages, weight, youth