Children's Consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages on the Rise

Study Shows Children's Consumption of
Sugar-Sweetened Beverages on the Rise

Findings Suggest Beverages May Have Contributed to the Childhood Obesity Epidemic

A recent study published in the journal Pediatrics and led by researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health found that sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are an increasingly large part of children and teens' diets. Teens who consume SSBs, which include sodas, fruit drinks and punches, and sports drinks, drink an average of 356 calories per day, a significant increase from 10 years earlier. The findings suggest that reducing empty caloric intake by limiting these drinks may be a key strategy for promoting healthy eating and preventing excess weight gain.

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