Decreased frequency of sugar-sweetened beverages intake among young children following the implementation of the health promotion levy in South Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study assessed the association between baseline sociodemographic variables, body composition and 4-year changes in the intake of food groups, including sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) among children, after the implementation of the health promotion levy.

Design

Prospective cohort study.

Setting

Ten schools in North West Province, South Africa.

Participants

950 children aged 5-9 years at baseline and data of 672 children at follow-up. The frequency of intake from healthy and unhealthy food groups was assessed by questionnaire. Anthropometric and sociodemographic information were collected; BMI-for-age z-scores were calculated. The health promotion levy was implemented after baseline and follow-up measurements were done after 4 years. A random inte

SUBMITTER: Kruger HS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11822614 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature