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<DIV><FONT size=2>*********************************************<BR> Center for Family and Community Health<BR> School of Public Health<BR> University of California, Berkeley<BR> </FONT><A href="http://cfch.berkeley.edu"><FONT size=2>http://cfch.berkeley.edu</FONT></A><BR><FONT size=2> A CDC Center for Chronic Disease Prevention<BR> and Health Promotion Research<BR>*********************************************</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><BR><FONT size=2>The Negative Impact of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages on Children's Health</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>New Research Synthesis Examines the Health Impacts of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Over nearly the past 30 years, U.S. children and adolescents have <BR>dramatically increased their consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages <BR>(SSBs), including soda, fruit drinks and punches, and sports drinks. <BR>Such consumption has been linked to less healthy diets and a number <BR>of other negative health consequences, including decreased bone <BR>density, dental decay, headaches, anxiety and loss of sleep. A new <BR>research synthesis from Healthy Eating Research, a national program <BR>of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, examines the evidence <BR>regarding the various health impacts of SSB consumption, presents <BR>initial conclusions based on these studies and identifies areas for <BR>further research.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Key findings from the research synthesis include:<BR> * In 2004, adolescents consumed an average of 300 calories per <BR>day from SSBs, accounting for 13 percent of their daily caloric intake.<BR> * SSB consumption leads to excess caloric intake and weight gain, <BR>as well as increased obesity rates among children and adolescents.<BR> * Substituting other beverages, such as water, for SSBs could <BR>reduce over-consumption of calories and improve nutrition.<BR>The synthesis is part of a growing body of research that examines the <BR>health impacts of sugar-sweetened beverages and the possible public <BR>health and economic benefits of taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages. <BR>Additional journal articles, research syntheses and policy briefs <BR>that explore the health impacts of SSB consumption, as well as the <BR>possible health and economic benefits of taxes on SSBs, are available <BR>on the Foundation's Web site.<BR> * <BR><</FONT><A href="http://recp.rm02.net/ctt?m=2613833&r=Mjk5Njk3NjczMQS2&b=0&j=MTY0OTEyMzU1S0&k=Link2&kt=1&kd=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rwjf.org%2Fchildhoodobesity%2Fproduct.jsp%3Fid%3D52668>Read"><FONT size=2>http://recp.rm02.net/ctt?m=2613833&r=Mjk5Njk3NjczMQS2&b=0&j=MTY0OTEyMzU1S0&k=Link2&kt=1&kd=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rwjf.org%2Fchildhoodobesity%2Fproduct.jsp%3Fid%3D52668>Read</FONT></A><FONT size=2> <BR>the research synthesis<BR> * <BR><</FONT><A href="http://recp.rm02.net/ctt?m=2613833&r=Mjk5Njk3NjczMQS2&b=0&j=MTY0OTEyMzU1S0&k=Link3&kt=1&kd=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rwjf.org%2Fchildhoodobesity%2Fproduct.jsp%3Fid%3D50909>View"><FONT size=2>http://recp.rm02.net/ctt?m=2613833&r=Mjk5Njk3NjczMQS2&b=0&j=MTY0OTEyMzU1S0&k=Link3&kt=1&kd=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rwjf.org%2Fchildhoodobesity%2Fproduct.jsp%3Fid%3D50909>View</FONT></A><FONT size=2> <BR>additional <BR><</FONT><A href="http://recp.rm02.net/ctt?m=2613833&r=Mjk5Njk3NjczMQS2&b=0&j=MTY0OTEyMzU1S0&k=Link3&kt=1&kd=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rwjf.org%2Fchildhoodobesity%2Fproduct.jsp%3Fid%3D50909>resources"><FONT size=2>http://recp.rm02.net/ctt?m=2613833&r=Mjk5Njk3NjczMQS2&b=0&j=MTY0OTEyMzU1S0&k=Link3&kt=1&kd=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rwjf.org%2Fchildhoodobesity%2Fproduct.jsp%3Fid%3D50909>resources</FONT></A><FONT size=2> </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2> * <BR><</FONT><A href="http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/product.jsp?id=43090>Increasing"><FONT size=2>http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/product.jsp?id=43090>Increasing</FONT></A><FONT size=2> <BR>Consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Among US Adults: 1988-1994 <BR>to 1999-2004 (Journal articles)<BR> * <BR><</FONT><A href="http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/product.jsp?id=43769>Increasing"><FONT size=2>http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/product.jsp?id=43769>Increasing</FONT></A><FONT size=2> <BR>Caloric Contribution from Sugar-Sweetened Beverages and 100% Fruit <BR>Juices Among US Children and Adolescents, 1988-2004 (Stories and articles)<BR> * <BR><</FONT><A href="http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/product.jsp?id=50909>Exploring"><FONT size=2>http://www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/product.jsp?id=50909>Exploring</FONT></A><FONT size=2> <BR>the Public Health and Financial Benefits of Taxing Sugar-Sweetened <BR>Beverages (Reports)<BR></FONT><A href="http://www.rwjf.org/files/research/20091203herssb.pdf"><FONT size=2>http://www.rwjf.org/files/research/20091203herssb.pdf</FONT></A></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> </DIV><FONT size=2>Jennifer Young, MPH, RD<BR>Nutrition and Physical Activity Coordinator<BR>Office of Family Health<BR>Public Health Division, DHS<BR>800 NE Oregon St., Ste. 825<BR>Portland, OR 97232<BR>telephone: (971) 673-0245<BR>fax: (971) 673-0240<BR>jennifer.l.young@state.or.us</FONT> </BODY></HTML>