The CDC Guide to Strategies for Reducing the Consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages
This US-based document provides guidance for program managers, policy makers, and others seeking to identify strategies to reduce sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption. Seven strategies are outlined in this guide, each accompanied by a definition of the strategy, the rationale for its inclusion, evidence of effectiveness, key considerations (such as barriers to implementation), potential action steps, program examples, and existing resources and tools for implementation.
Resource Information
Date
March 1, 2010
Author
Centers for Disease Control
Type
Guide
Setting
Cafeteria/Canteen, Children's Service/Child Care, Community-at-large, Home, Long-term Care, Mobile Vending, Primary Care, Recreation Centre, School, Workplace
Age
Toddler (1-3), Children (4-11), Youth (12-17), Adults (18-64)
Topic
Chronic Disease Prevention, Healthy Weight | Obesity, Nutrients, Sugar-Sweetened Beverages or Energy Drinks
Language
English
Jurisdiction
International
Tags
body mass index, childhood obesity, children, chronic disease prevention, dietary intake, energy drinks, food environment, food marketing, obesity, policy, recreation, school, sugar-sweetened beverages, vending, water, youth