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Adolescent impulsivity and soft drink consumption: The role of parental regulation

TITLE: Adolescent impulsivity and soft drink consumption: The role of parental regulation AUTHOR: Melbye EL, Bergh IH, Hausken SE, Sleddens EF, Glavin K, Lien N, Bjelland M. REFERENCE: Appetite. 2015 Oct 9;96:432-442. doi: 10.1016/j.appet.2015.09.040. [Epub ahead of print] YEAR: 2015 The present study aimed to explore the process in which impulsivity might influence soft drink consumption in adolescents, addressing […]

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Price elasticity of the demand for sugar sweetened beverages and soft drinks in Mexico

TITLE: Price elasticity of the demand for sugar sweetened beverages and soft drinks in Mexico AUTHOR: Colchero MA, Salgado JC, Unar-Munguía M, Hernández-Ávila M, Rivera-Dommarco JA. REFERENCE: Econ Hum Biol. 2015 Sep 5;19:129-137. doi: 10.1016/j.ehb.2015.08.007. [Epub ahead of print] YEAR: 2015 A large and growing body of scientific evidence demonstrates that sugar drinks are harmful to health. Intake of […]

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Beverage habits and mortality in chinese adults

TITLE: Beverage habits and mortality in chinese adults AUTHOR: Odegaard AO, Koh WP, Yuan JM, Pereira MA. REFERENCE: J Nutr. 2015 Mar;145(3):595-604. doi: 10.3945/jn.114.200253. Epub 2015 Jan 21. YEAR: 2015 BACKGROUND: There is limited research examining beverage habits, one of the most habitual dietary behaviors, with mortality risk. OBJECTIVE: This study examined the association between coffee, black and green […]

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Sensory attributes of soft drinks and their influence on consumers’ preferences

TITLE: Sensory attributes of soft drinks and their influence on consumers’ preferences AUTHOR: Redondo N, Gómez-Martínez S, Marcos A. REFERENCE: Food Funct. 2014 Jun 18. [Epub ahead of print] YEAR: 2014 Soft drinks are beverages composed of water and other ingredients that provide specific sensorial attributes. Soft drink consumption patterns have recently been changed partially influenced by an increased […]

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What proportion of preschool-aged children consume sweetened beverages?

TITLE: What proportion of preschool-aged children consume sweetened beverages? AUTHOR: Nickelson J, Lawrence JC, Parton JM, Knowlden AP, McDermott RJ. REFERENCE: J Sch Health. 2014 Mar;84(3):185-94. doi: 10.1111/josh.12136. YEAR: 2014 BACKGROUND: Obesity affects nearly 17% of US children and youth 2-19 years old and 10% of infants and toddlers under the age of 2 years. One strategy for addressing obesity is […]

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“If It Tastes Good, I’m Drinking It”: Qualitative Study of Beverage Consumption Among College Students.

TITLE: “If It Tastes Good, I’m Drinking It”: Qualitative Study of Beverage Consumption Among College Students. AUTHOR: Block JP, Gillman MW, Linakis SK, Goldman RE. REFERENCE: J Adolesc Health. 2013 Feb 14. pii: S1054-139X(12)00797-5. [Epub ahead of print] PURPOSE: This study examined how college students choose beverages and whether behavioral interventions might reduce their heavy consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages. METHODS: From April to June 2010, […]

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