Title

Sweetened Beverage Consumption and Its Contributing Factors among School-aged Children–A Multilevel Analysis

Authors

Meizi He, University of Texas at San AntonioFollow
Leonard Piché, The University of Western Ontario - Brescia CollegeFollow
Danielle Battram, The University of Western Ontario - Brescia CollegeFollow
Isabelle Giroux, The University of Western Ontario - Brescia CollegeFollow
Charlene Beynon, London Health Unit, London, Canada
Jacqline Swans, The University of Western Ontario - Brescia College
Rohna Hanning, University of Waterloo

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

4-9-2009

Abstract

Excessive consumption of sweetened beverages by children and youth has become an issue of great concern among health professionals and health policy makers in the U.S. and Canada. Over-consumption of sweetened beverages can have negative effects on children's nutrient profile and may increase their risk of obesity. Reducing children's sweetened beverage consumption offers an opportunity to decrease unnecessary energy intake and prevent excess weight gain.

Notes

Presented at the Inaugural Texas Obesity Research Center Conference in Houston in April 2009.

This poster was withdrawn upon Dr. Leonard Piché's request. (July 21, 2011)