The Association between Early Childhood and Later Childhood Sugar-Containing Beverage Intake: A Prospective Cohort Study

Abstract

<p>Sugar-containing beverages (SCBs) are a major source of sugar intake in children. Early life intake of SCBs may be a strong predictor of SCB intake later in life. The primary objective of this study was to evaluate if SCB intake (defined as 100% fruit juice, soda, and sweetened drinks) in early childhood (≤2.5 years of age) was associated with SCB intake in later childhood (5-9 years of age). A prospective cohort study was conducted using …

Authors

Ziesmann A; Kiflen R; De Rubeis V; Smith BT; L. Maguire J; Birken CS; Anderson LN; Cohn RD; Lau E; Laupacis A

Publication Date

September 20, 2023

DOI

10.32920/24168468

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Laura Anderson

Associate Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences

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Peter Szatmari

Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Health Sciences

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