Parental Concerns about Child and Adolescent Caffeinated Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Intake and Perceived Barriers to Reducing Consumption

Parental Concerns about Child and Adolescent Caffeinated Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Intake and Perceived Barriers to Reducing Consumption

Sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption contributes to obesity and chronic disease. SSB intake in children and adolescents remains well above recommendations and reducing intake is challenging. In addition to high sugar content, SSBs are the predominant source of caffeine among youth. However, wh...

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Main Authors: Allison C. Sylvetsky, Amanda J. Visek, Catherine Turvey, Sabrina Halberg, Jamie R. Weisenberg, Karina Lora, Jennifer Sacheck
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-03-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
sugar
caffeine
childhood obesity
beverage consumption
soda
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/4/885

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