Public Policies to Reduce Sugary Drink Consumption in Children and Adolescents

Excess consumption of added sugars, especially from sugary drinks, poses a grave health threat to children and adolescents, disproportionately affecting children of minority and low-income communities. Public policies, such as those detailed in this statement, are needed to decrease child and adoles...

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Published in:	Pediatrics (Evanston) Vol. 143; no. 4; p. 1
Main Authors:	Muth, Natalie D, Dietz, William H, Magge, Sheela N, Johnson, Rachel K
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States American Academy of Pediatrics 01-04-2019
Subjects:	Adolescents Children Health risks Low income areas Pediatrics Public policy Sugar Teenagers
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Summary:	Excess consumption of added sugars, especially from sugary drinks, poses a grave health threat to children and adolescents, disproportionately affecting children of minority and low-income communities. Public policies, such as those detailed in this statement, are needed to decrease child and adolescent consumption of added sugars and improve health.
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ISSN:	0031-4005 1098-4275
DOI:	10.1542/peds.2019-0282