Occasions, Locations, and Reasons for Consuming Sugar-Sweetened Beverages among U.S. Adults
Frequent intake of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) is associated with adverse health outcomes such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Little is known about when, where, and why U.S. adults consume SSBs. This study, using data from an online survey distributed in 2021, examined...
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| description | Frequent intake of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) is associated with adverse health outcomes such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Little is known about when, where, and why U.S. adults consume SSBs. This study, using data from an online survey distributed in 2021, examined the occasions, locations, and reasons for consuming SSBs and the characteristics of the adults who consume them. Nearly 7 of 10 adults reported consuming a SSB (1–6 times) in the past 7 days, and more than a third (38%) reported doing so once or more per day (on average). For comparative purposes, the sample was limited to adults who reported consuming SSBs within the last 7 days. Mealtimes were reported as the most frequent occasion for the intake of SSBs (43%) and SSBs were most often consumed at home (70%). Over half of respondents (56%) reported they consume SSBs because they enjoy the taste. Younger adults (18–34 years old) were more likely to consume SSBs in social settings than older adults (≥50 years old). Hispanic adults were less likely to consume SSBs at the beginning of the day compared to non-Hispanic White adults. Younger (18–34 years old) and middle-aged (35–49 years old) adults were more likely to consume SSBs in restaurants, at work, and in cars than older adults (≥50 years old). Women were less likely to consume SSBs at work than men. Hispanic adults were less likely to consume SSBs in cars than non-Hispanic White adults, while those earning USD 50,000–<USD 100,000 were more likely to consume SSBs in cars than those earning ≥USD 100,000. Younger and middle-aged adults were more likely to consume SSBs due to cravings and enjoyment of the carbonation compared to older adults. These findings provide insights on specific populations for whom to tailor messaging and adapt interventions to help reduce SSB intake. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-7747010844dc4f279ce40c72afe72ec72023-11-16T22:30:46ZengMDPI AGNutrients2072-66432023-02-0115492010.3390/nu15040920Occasions, Locations, and Reasons for Consuming Sugar-Sweetened Beverages among U.S. AdultsSeung Hee Lee0Sohyun Park1Thomas C. Lehman2Rebecca Ledsky3Heidi M. Blanck4Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA 30341, USADivision of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA 30341, USAFHI 360, Social Marketing and Communication, Washington, DC 20009, USAFHI 360, Social Marketing and Communication, Washington, DC 20009, USADivision of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA 30341, USAFrequent intake of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) is associated with adverse health outcomes such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Little is known about when, where, and why U.S. adults consume SSBs. This study, using data from an online survey distributed in 2021, examined the occasions, locations, and reasons for consuming SSBs and the characteristics of the adults who consume them. Nearly 7 of 10 adults reported consuming a SSB (1–6 times) in the past 7 days, and more than a third (38%) reported doing so once or more per day (on average). For comparative purposes, the sample was limited to adults who reported consuming SSBs within the last 7 days. Mealtimes were reported as the most frequent occasion for the intake of SSBs (43%) and SSBs were most often consumed at home (70%). Over half of respondents (56%) reported they consume SSBs because they enjoy the taste. Younger adults (18–34 years old) were more likely to consume SSBs in social settings than older adults (≥50 years old). Hispanic adults were less likely to consume SSBs at the beginning of the day compared to non-Hispanic White adults. Younger (18–34 years old) and middle-aged (35–49 years old) adults were more likely to consume SSBs in restaurants, at work, and in cars than older adults (≥50 years old). Women were less likely to consume SSBs at work than men. Hispanic adults were less likely to consume SSBs in cars than non-Hispanic White adults, while those earning USD 50,000–<USD 100,000 were more likely to consume SSBs in cars than those earning ≥USD 100,000. Younger and middle-aged adults were more likely to consume SSBs due to cravings and enjoyment of the carbonation compared to older adults. These findings provide insights on specific populations for whom to tailor messaging and adapt interventions to help reduce SSB intake.https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/4/920sugar-sweetened beverageadultdietary intakefood choice |
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| title | Occasions, Locations, and Reasons for Consuming Sugar-Sweetened Beverages among U.S. Adults |
| title_full | Occasions, Locations, and Reasons for Consuming Sugar-Sweetened Beverages among U.S. Adults |
| title_fullStr | Occasions, Locations, and Reasons for Consuming Sugar-Sweetened Beverages among U.S. Adults |
| title_full_unstemmed | Occasions, Locations, and Reasons for Consuming Sugar-Sweetened Beverages among U.S. Adults |
| title_short | Occasions, Locations, and Reasons for Consuming Sugar-Sweetened Beverages among U.S. Adults |
| title_sort | occasions locations and reasons for consuming sugar sweetened beverages among u s adults |
| topic | sugar-sweetened beverage adult dietary intake food choice |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/4/920 |
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