Intake of sugar sweetened beverages among children and adolescents in 185 countries between 1990 and 2018: population based study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To quantify global intakes of sugar sweetened beverages (SSBs) and trends over time among children and adolescents.

Design

Population based study.

Setting

Global Dietary Database.

Population

Children and adolescents aged 3-19 years in 185 countries between 1990 and 2018, jointly stratified at subnational level by age, sex, parental education, and rural or urban residence.

Results

In 2018, mean global SSB intake was 3.6 (standardized serving=248 g (8 oz)) servings/week (1.3 (95% uncertainly interval 1.0 to 1.9) in south Asia to 9.1 (8.3 to 10.1) in Latin America and the Caribbean). SSB intakes were higher in older versus younger children and adolescents, those resident in urban versus rural areas, and those of parents with higher versus lower ed

SUBMITTER: Lara-Castor L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11305379 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature