Consumption of added sugars is decreasing in the United States

Welsh, Jean A.; Sharma, Andrea J.; Grellinger, Lisa; Vos, Miriam B.

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“…This is 5·7 g/d higher than our findings from the 2011-2012 NNPAS, but the percentage energy from added sugar is similar between the two surveys. Studies from other developed countries also report a declining trend in added sugar consumption (16,18,34,35) . For example, using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) in the USA, Welsh et al (16) observed a 23·4 g/d decrease in added sugar intake between 1999-2000 and 2007-2008 among US residents aged 2 years or above.…”

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“…Studies from other developed countries also report a declining trend in added sugar consumption (16,18,34,35) . For example, using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) in the USA, Welsh et al (16) observed a 23·4 g/d decrease in added sugar intake between 1999-2000 and 2007-2008 among US residents aged 2 years or above. However, the magnitude of change observed was larger, possibly due to the higher intake reported in the earlier NHANES (100·1 g/d), leaving more room for improvement.…”

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Dietary intake and food sources of added sugar in the Australian population

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Previous studies in Australian children/adolescents and adults examining added sugar (AS) intake were based on now out-of-date national surveys. We aimed to examine the AS and free sugar (FS) intakes and the main food sources of AS among Australians, using plausible dietary data collected by a multiple-pass, 24-h recall, from the 2011-12 Australian Health Survey respondents (n 8202). AS and FS intakes were estimated using a previously published method, and as defined by the WHO, respectively. Food groups contributing to the AS intake were described and compared by age group and sex by one-way ANOVA. Linear regression was used to test for trends across age groups. Usual intake of FS (as percentage energy (%EFS)) was computed using a published method and compared with the WHO cut-off of <10 %EFS. The mean AS intake of the participants was 60·3 (SD 52·6) g/d. Sugar-sweetened beverages accounted for the greatest proportion of the AS intake of the Australian population (21·4 (SD 30·1) %), followed by sugar and sweet spreads (16·3 (SD 24·5) %) and cakes, biscuits, pastries and batterbased products (15·7 (SD 24·4) %). More than half of the study population exceeded the WHO's cut-off for FS, especially children and adolescents. Overall, 80-90 % of the daily AS intake came from high-sugar energy-dense and/or nutrient-poor foods. To conclude, the majority of Australian adults and children exceed the WHO recommendation for FS intake. Efforts to reduce AS intake should focus on energy-dense and/or nutrient-poor foods.

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Dietary intake and food sources of added sugar in the Australian population

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“…India, East Asia and Latin America continue to drive growth in world sugar consumption and the FAO predicts an increase of about 2?0 % per annum over the next decade (14,15) . Conversely, per capita sugar consumption in developed countries has continued to decline in the past decade, probably related to health concerns and near saturation of the sugar and sweetener markets (16)(17)(18) . However, per capita sugar consumption in developed countries remains high and, according to recent estimates, it may account for .20 % of the total energy ingested by some individuals (19)(20)(21) .…”

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Sugar consumption and global prevalence of obesity and hypertension: an ecological analysis

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Objective: The nutrition transition model provides an integrated approach to analyse global changes in food consumption and lifestyle patterns. Whether variability in food availability for consumption, lifestyle and sociodemographic factors is associated with the worldwide prevalence distribution of overweight, obesity and hypertension is unclear. Design: Ecological analysis. Setting: Country-specific prevalence estimates of overweight, obesity and hypertension were obtained. Prevalence estimates were then matched to yearand country-specific food and energy availability for consumption of cereals, sugar, sweeteners and honey, vegetable oils, fruits, starchy roots, pulses, total vegetables, alcoholic beverages, total meat, animal fat, eggs, milk, and fish and seafood. The per capita Gross Domestic Product (GDP), urbanization rates and prevalence of physical inactivity for each country were also obtained. Subjects: The overweight, obesity and hypertension databases included information from 128, 123 and seventy-nine countries, respectively. Results: Consumption of sugar and animal products were directly associated with GDP and urbanization rates. In a multivariate regression model, physical inactivity (B 5 0?01, SE 5 0?005, P 5 0?003), cereal consumption (B 5 20?02, SE 5 0?006, P , 0?001) and sugar consumption (B 5 0?03, SE 5 0?01, P 5 0?03) were significant predictors of obesity prevalence. Midpoint age (B 5 0?21, SE 5 0?10, P 5 0?02), prevalence of overweight (B 5 0?18, SE 5 0?08, P 5 0?02) and consumption of cereals (B 5 20?22, SE 5 0?10, P 5 0?02) were significant predictors of hypertension. Women appeared to have a significant obesity excess compared with men. Conclusions: High sugar consumption and sedentary lifestyle are associated with increased obesity prevalence. The non-linear association of sugar consumption with prevalence of obesity suggests that effective strategies to reduce its consumption may have differential effects in countries at different stages of the nutrition transition.

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“…[3][4][5][6][7] Evidence suggests that the consumption of sugarsweetened beverages (SSBs) has increased in parallel to overweight and obesity trends. [8][9][10][11] Currently, SSBs contribute between 10% and 15% of youth's caloric intake and are the primary source of added sugar in the diet of children and adolescents. 12 Approximately 25% of US adolescents consume more than 750 mL of SSBs per day, which represents more than 350 calories.…”

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Sugar-Sweetened Beverages and Obesity among Children and Adolescents: A Review of Systematic Literature Reviews

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Background: The prevalence of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents has increased worldwide and has reached alarming proportions. Currently, sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are the primary source of added sugar in the diet of children and adolescents. Contradictive findings from studies and reviews have fueled an endless debate on the role of SSBs in the development of childhood obesity.Methods: The primary aim of the present review of reviews was to assess how review-and study-level methodological factors explain conflicting results across reviews and meta-analyses by providing an up-to-date synthesis of recent evidence regarding the association between SSB consumption and weight gain, overweight, and obesity in a population of 6-month-old to 19-year-old children and adolescents. The secondary aim was to assess the quality of included reviews using the Assessment of Multiple SysTemAtic Reviews (AMSTAR) measurement tool. Systematic literature reviews and meta-analyses were included. The literature search was performed through the platforms Pubmed/Medline, Cinahl, and Web of Knowledge.Results: Thirteen reviews and meta-analyses were included. Nine reviews concluded that there was a direct association between SSBs and obesity in children and adolescents and four others did not. The quality of the included reviews was low to moderate, and the two reviews with the highest quality scores showed discrepant results.Conclusions: The majority of reviews concluded that there was a direct association between SSB consumption and weight gain, overweight, and obesity in children and adolescents. However, recent evidence from well-conducted meta-analyses shows discrepant results regarding the association between SSB and weight gain, overweight, and obesity among children and adolescents. Improving methodological quality of studies and reviews as well as ensuring responsible conduct of research and scientific integrity is essential for the provision of objective results.

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Consumption of added sugars is decreasing in the United States

Abstract: Although the consumption of added sugars in the United States decreased between 1999-2000 and 2007-2008, primarily because of a reduction in soda consumption, mean intakes continue to exceed recommended limits.

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Dietary intake and food sources of added sugar in the Australian population

Dietary intake and food sources of added sugar in the Australian population

Sugar consumption and global prevalence of obesity and hypertension: an ecological analysis

Sugar-Sweetened Beverages and Obesity among Children and Adolescents: A Review of Systematic Literature Reviews

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