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Patterns of beverage use across the lifecycle.

Barry M Popkin¹

¹Department of Nutrition, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27516-3997, United States. popkin@unc.edu

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Summary

US adults and children show significant beverage intake shifts, with increased sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and juice, and decreased milk consumption. Older adults consume fewer calories from beverages.

Area of Science:

Nutrition Science
Public Health
Dietary Patterns

Background:

Beverage consumption patterns have evolved significantly over the past 50 years.
Understanding these shifts is crucial for public health initiatives.
This study analyzes historic and current US beverage intake data.

Observation:

Milk consumption has declined, with a trend towards reduced-fat varieties.
Sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) intake has risen substantially in both children and adults.
Juice consumption has increased, while total water intake shows no clear trend, despite a rise in bottled water.

Findings:

Children (2-18 years) show increased SSB intake (87 to 154 kcal/day) and juice (+21 kcal/day), with decreased milk (-91 kcal/day).
Adult (19+ years) SSB intake has more than doubled.

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Beverage intake (ounces and kcal/day) sharply decreases in adults aged 60+.

Implications:

The rise in SSBs and alcohol, coupled with shifts in milk and juice consumption, presents public health challenges.
Dietary guidelines may need updating to address current beverage trends.
Targeted interventions are needed to promote healthier beverage choices across age groups.