Are policies targeting sweetened beverages profitable?

Baltimore (June 9, 2019) – Sugar-sweetened beverages, also known as sweetened beverages (SSBs), are one of the largest sources of added sugar in the US diet and a major factor in the development of obesity. Non-selective soft drinks include non-dietary soft drinks, flavored fruit juice drinks, sports drinks, sweet tea, coffee beverages, energy drinks and electrolyte replacement drinks. The research presented at Nutrition 2019 will examine how various policies could help reduce the consumption of these sugary drinks and improve health.

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Should we tax drinks with added sugar?

Taxes on SSB would decrease cancer related to obesity

A new study estimates that a national tax on SSB of 1 cent per ounce would prevent about 17,000 new cancer cases related to obesity and 10,000 cancer deaths. This modeling study estimates that this tax would save $ 2.4 billion in lifetime medical costs for 13 types of cancer. The main health benefits involved endometrial cancers, kidney and liver cancers. Christina Griecci, from Tufts University, will present this research on Sunday, June 9 from 12:45 to 1:45 pm. at the Baltimore Convention Center, rooms A-B (poster 75) (summary).

What type of tax produces the most benefits?

With the help of a simulation model, the researchers found a multi-level tax structure or on sugar content that imposed a higher tax on beverages containing more sugar produced more gains for the health and cost savings that a tax based on SSB volume. Over 10 years, a differentiated tax on SSB could prevent 460,000 cardiovascular events and 60,000 diabetes cases and save $ 28 billion in health care costs. A sugar tax on SSB could prevent 370,000 cardiovascular events and 50,000 cases of diabetes and save $ 21 billion in health care costs, while a tax on SSB volume would prevent 240,000 events cardiovascular and 30,000 cases of diabetes and save $ 14 billion in health care costs. Yujin Lee, Tufts University, will present this research on Tuesday, June 11 from 8:15 am to 8:45 am at the Baltimore Convention Center, Room 314/315 (summary).

Do health warnings work?

Health warnings can discourage shopping

According to a study of 400 adults, health warnings regarding sugary drinks may discourage the purchase of these beverages. Adults who usually drink sugary drinks have $ 10 to spend in a life-size replica of a convenience store selling original powders and other products. Study participants randomly badigned to a group in which the store's SSBs displayed health warnings purchased fewer calories in SSB and were less likely to buy a SSB than consumers displaying products. without labels. Anna Grummon, of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, will present this research on Tuesday, June 11 from 8:30 to 8:45 at the Baltimore Convention Center, Room 314/315 (summary).

Warnings can also reduce obesity

A new simulation study reveals that using health warnings on SSB capsules in the US could reduce average SSB intake by about 25 calories a day and total caloric intake by about 30 calories a day. These dietary changes could reduce the average body mbad index by about 0.6 kg / m2 over 5 years, which equates to a loss of about 4 pounds for an average adult. The policy was also expected to reduce the prevalence of obesity in more than 5 million adults during this period. Weight loss would be more pronounced among black or Hispanic adults, as well as those with lower income and education. Anna Grummon, of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, will present this research on Tuesday, June 11 from 8:45 am to 9:00 pm at the Baltimore Convention Center, Room 314/315 (summary).

SSBs are often intended for home consumption

Preliminary badysis revealed that almost 80% of US households buy or buy SSBs in a given week. On average, US households consume close to 2,000 calories per week in SSB capsules, with more than 60% of calories consumed by the SSB being brought home for later consumption. The researchers used data from the USDA Food Acquisition and Purchasing Survey, which collected data for 7 days on all food purchased or obtained free of charge from a nationally representative sample of 4,826 households in 2012. These results highlight the need for interventions targeting SSB consumption. at home to reduce the overall acquisition of SSB. Stephen Onufrak, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, will present this research on Monday, June 10 from 8:30 am to 8:45 am at the Baltimore Convention Center, Room 314/315 (summary).

Other research on sweet drinks from Nutrition 2019:

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About 2019 Nutrition

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