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Trends in sugar-sweetened beverage consumption among California children

Amy L Beck1, Suzanna Martinez2, Anisha I Patel3

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA94158, USA.

Public Health Nutrition
|June 30, 2020
PubMed

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Sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption remained stable in California children aged 2-11 from 2013-2016. Racial-ethnic disparities in SSB intake were observed, indicating a need for targeted public health interventions.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatric Nutrition
  • Health Disparities

Background:

  • Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are linked to adverse health outcomes in children.
  • Previous studies indicated a decline in childhood SSB consumption in California following policy interventions.
  • Monitoring current consumption trends and disparities is crucial for public health strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate trends in the consumption of soda, sweetened fruit drinks/sports drinks, and any SSB among California children aged 2-5 and 6-11 years from 2013 to 2016.
  • To examine these trends across different racial-ethnic groups.

Main Methods:

  • A serial cross-sectional study utilizing data from the California Health Interview Survey (CHIS).
  • Parents of children aged 2-11 years were surveyed regarding their child's beverage consumption on the preceding day.
  • Data were analyzed for two periods: 2013-2014 and 2015-2016.

Main Results:

  • Overall consumption of soda, sweetened fruit drinks/sports drinks, and any SSB remained stable for both 2-5-year-olds and 6-11-year-olds between 2013 and 2016.
  • In 2-5-year-olds, sweetened fruit drink/sports drink consumption exceeded soda consumption.
  • Racial-ethnic disparities were evident: Latino children (both age groups) and African-American 6-11-year-olds showed higher SSB consumption compared to White children.

Conclusions:

  • Childhood SSB consumption in California showed no significant change from 2013 to 2016.
  • Persistent racial-ethnic disparities in SSB intake highlight the need for continued and potentially intensified public health efforts.
  • Targeted interventions are recommended to reduce SSB consumption, particularly among Latino and African-American children.
Abstract

Keywords:
ChildrenHealth disparitiesSugar-sweetened beverages

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