The Negative Impact of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages on Children’s Health (PDF; 418 KB)
Source: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Over nearly the past 30 years, U.S. children and adolescents have dramatically increased their consumption of sugar- sweetened beverages (SSBs), including soda, fruit drinks and punches, and sports drinks (see sidebar for a more complete definition).6,7 Such consumption has been linked to less healthy diets and a number of other negative health consequences, including decreased bone density, dental decay, headaches, anxiety and loss of sleep.8,9,10 Interventions to lower SSB consumption have been linked to lower risk of overweight, and weight loss among overweight adolescents.11,12 This research synthesis examines the evidence regarding the various health impacts of SSB consumption, presents initial conclusions based on these studies, and identifies areas for further research.

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