Characteristics Associated with Purchasing Sugar-Sweetened Beverages and Bottled Water Among U.S. Households, 2015

Frequent intake of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) among U.S. adults is a public health concern, because it has been associated with increased risks for adverse health outcomes such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. In contrast, drinking plain water (such as tap, bottled, or unsweetened sparkling water) instead of drinking SSBs might provide health benefits by improving diet quality and helping prevent chronic diseases. However, there is limited information on estimated expenditures on SSBs or bottled water among U.S.

Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - August 28, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Armen Ghazaryan, Sohyun Park, Stephen J. Onufrak, Andrea C. Carlson, Alana Rhone, Kakoli Roy Source Type: research