Abstract
Weight gain and subsequent overweight in children is a growing problem worldwide. One of the contributions to this problem is thought to be the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) [1]–[6]. Indeed, small reductions in daily SSB servings have been shown to potentially improve health [7],[8]; for example De Ruyter et al. showed that over a period of 18 months, children who replaced one SSB serving per school day with a non-caloric drink gained less weight, with an average difference of 1.0 kg [7]. Several other intervention studies with water as an alternative drink
have demonstrated successful behavioural changes, weight loss and other health benefits [9]–[13].
have demonstrated successful behavioural changes, weight loss and other health benefits [9]–[13].
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | The Childhood Obesity Epidemic |
| Subtitle of host publication | Why Are Our Children Obese-And What Can We Do About It? |
| Chapter | 12 |
| Pages | 211-233 |
| Number of pages | 23 |
| Edition | 1st |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781498719896 |
| Publication status | Published - 19 Mar 2015 |