Isoldi Kathy K, Dolar Veronika
Department of Nutrition, Long Island University, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville, NY 11548, USA.
Department of Economics, Long Island University, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville, NY 11548, USA.
J Obes. 2015;2015:351734. doi: 10.1155/2015/351734. Epub 2015 Mar 22.
To reduce intake of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) in youths as a means to reduce obesity risk.
Youths 5-14 years old attending a summer program were given a two-hour workshop addressing the sugar content in SSBs, the health risks from drinking SSBs, and hands-on preparation as well as tastings of low-sugar beverage alternatives. Data on usual intake of SSBs was obtained at baseline, and pre- and postprogram surveys were conducted to gauge change in knowledge and/or attitudes regarding SSBs.
There were 128 participants (63% male) in the program. SSBs were commonly consumed with over 80% reporting regular consumption (mean daily intake 17.9 ounces). Significant increase in knowledge regarding the sugar content of commonly consumed SSBs was achieved; however change in attitudes was not significant. The large majority of youths reported enjoying the workshop and intention to reduce intake of SSBs following program participation.
SSBs are commonly consumed by youths. Knowledge regarding the sugar content of SSBs is easier to impart to youths than influencing attitudes held about these beverages. Long-term interventions that reach out to parents and address the widespread availability of SSBs are needed to influence resistant attitudes and beverage choosing behaviors in youths.
减少青少年含糖饮料（SSB）的摄入量，以此降低肥胖风险。
参加暑期项目的5至14岁青少年参加了一个两小时的工作坊，内容涉及含糖饮料中的糖分含量、饮用含糖饮料的健康风险、亲自动手制作低糖替代饮料以及品尝这些饮料。在基线时获取了含糖饮料通常摄入量的数据，并在项目前后进行了调查，以评估关于含糖饮料的知识和/或态度的变化。
该项目有128名参与者（63%为男性）。含糖饮料的消费量普遍较高，超过80%的人报告经常饮用（平均每日摄入量为17.9盎司）。参与者对常见含糖饮料的糖分含量的了解有显著增加；然而，态度的变化并不显著。绝大多数青少年表示喜欢这个工作坊，并打算在参加项目后减少含糖饮料的摄入量。
青少年普遍饮用含糖饮料。向青少年传授含糖饮料的糖分含量知识比影响他们对这些饮料的态度更容易。需要开展针对家长的长期干预措施，并解决含糖饮料随处可得的问题，以影响青少年的抗拒态度和饮料选择行为。
