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Worldwide trends in dietary sugars intake
Anna Wittekind1, Janette Walton2
1World Sugar Research Organisation,LondonSW1V 3LX,UK.
Dietary sugars intake is generally stable or decreasing, according to a review of national nutrition surveys. Consistent methods are needed for accurate future trend analysis of sugars consumption.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Science
- Public Health Policy
- Dietary Assessment
Background:
- Dietary sugars intake is a public health concern with inconsistent guidance.
- Data on trends in sugars consumption are limited.
- Accurate estimation of dietary intake is crucial for national nutrition policy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and analyze trends in dietary sugars intake using data from national nutrition surveys.
- To identify changes in sugars consumption over time across different countries and subpopulations.
Main Methods:
- Systematic collation and review of data from national nutrition surveys reporting sugars intake at multiple time points.
- Analysis of trends within countries, examining both absolute (g/d) and relative (% energy) intake.
- Stratification of data by population, age, and sex where available.
Main Results:
- Thirteen developed countries provided usable data, with varying definitions of dietary sugars.
- In most comparisons, dietary sugars intake was found to be stable or decreasing.
- Increases in sugars intake were observed in a few countries and specific subpopulations only.
Conclusions:
- Dietary sugars intake appears to be predominantly stable or decreasing globally.
- Variability in definitions hinders cross-country comparisons.
- Standardized methodologies for estimating dietary sugars intake are essential for reliable trend analysis.
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