An In-Depth Exploration of Knowledge and Beliefs Associated with Soda and Diet Soda Consumption
The need to reduce sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption is widely accepted, but whether artificially sweetened beverages (ASBs) are a recommended alternative is a growing policy issue because of emerging evidence of potential health effects associated with excess consumption. This study aimed...
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doaj-a182fbd2d7084110b13e962f750970682020-11-25T03:04:34ZengMDPI AGNutrients2072-66432020-09-01122841284110.3390/nu12092841An In-Depth Exploration of Knowledge and Beliefs Associated with Soda and Diet Soda ConsumptionCaroline Miller0Kerry Ettridge1Melanie Wakefield2Simone Pettigrew3John Coveney4David Roder5Sarah Durkin6Gary Wittert7Jane Martin8Joanne Dono9School of Public Health, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5000, AustraliaHealth Policy Centre, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, SA 5000, AustraliaCentre for Behavioural Research in Cancer, Cancer Council Victoria, Melbourne, VIC 3004, AustraliaFood Policy, The George Institute for Global Health, Sydney, NSW 2042, AustraliaCollege of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA 5042, AustraliaCancer Epidemiology and Population Health, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA 5000, AustraliaCentre for Behavioural Research in Cancer, Cancer Council Victoria, Melbourne, VIC 3004, AustraliaDiscipline of Medicine, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5000, AustraliaObesity Policy Coalition and Alcohol and Obesity Policy, Cancer Council Victoria, Melbourne, VIC 3004, AustraliaHealth Policy Centre, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, SA 5000, AustraliaThe need to reduce sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption is widely accepted, but whether artificially sweetened beverages (ASBs) are a recommended alternative is a growing policy issue because of emerging evidence of potential health effects associated with excess consumption. This study aimed to establish the extent of the Australian population’s knowledge of the risks associated with consuming SSBs (e.g., soda) and ASBs (e.g., diet soda), which is essential for identifying which facets of knowledge to target with public health interventions. A national computer-assisted telephone survey of 3430 Australian adults was conducted in 2017. The survey included a range of measures to test associations between SSB and ASB knowledge and beliefs, demographic characteristics, and soda and diet soda consumption. Participants had an overall awareness that there were health risks associated with SSB and ASB consumption, but they lacked more detailed knowledge of health effects and nutritional composition of these drinks. These knowledge gaps are concerning given that SSBs and ASBs are consumed in large quantities in Australia. Public health interventions targeting consumers’ limited knowledge and perceptions of health risks associated with excess sugar, calorie intake and artificial sweeteners are essential in reducing the health burden of obesity.https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/9/2841sugar-sweetened beveragesartificially sweetened beveragespopulation surveyknowledgebeliefsconsumption |
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Caroline Miller Kerry Ettridge Melanie Wakefield Simone Pettigrew John Coveney David Roder Sarah Durkin Gary Wittert Jane Martin Joanne Dono An In-Depth Exploration of Knowledge and Beliefs Associated with Soda and Diet Soda Consumption Nutrients sugar-sweetened beverages artificially sweetened beverages population survey knowledge beliefs consumption |
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Caroline Miller Kerry Ettridge Melanie Wakefield Simone Pettigrew John Coveney David Roder Sarah Durkin Gary Wittert Jane Martin Joanne Dono |
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An In-Depth Exploration of Knowledge and Beliefs Associated with Soda and Diet Soda Consumption |
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An In-Depth Exploration of Knowledge and Beliefs Associated with Soda and Diet Soda Consumption |
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An In-Depth Exploration of Knowledge and Beliefs Associated with Soda and Diet Soda Consumption |
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An In-Depth Exploration of Knowledge and Beliefs Associated with Soda and Diet Soda Consumption |
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An In-Depth Exploration of Knowledge and Beliefs Associated with Soda and Diet Soda Consumption |
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in-depth exploration of knowledge and beliefs associated with soda and diet soda consumption |
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The need to reduce sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption is widely accepted, but whether artificially sweetened beverages (ASBs) are a recommended alternative is a growing policy issue because of emerging evidence of potential health effects associated with excess consumption. This study aimed to establish the extent of the Australian population’s knowledge of the risks associated with consuming SSBs (e.g., soda) and ASBs (e.g., diet soda), which is essential for identifying which facets of knowledge to target with public health interventions. A national computer-assisted telephone survey of 3430 Australian adults was conducted in 2017. The survey included a range of measures to test associations between SSB and ASB knowledge and beliefs, demographic characteristics, and soda and diet soda consumption. Participants had an overall awareness that there were health risks associated with SSB and ASB consumption, but they lacked more detailed knowledge of health effects and nutritional composition of these drinks. These knowledge gaps are concerning given that SSBs and ASBs are consumed in large quantities in Australia. Public health interventions targeting consumers’ limited knowledge and perceptions of health risks associated with excess sugar, calorie intake and artificial sweeteners are essential in reducing the health burden of obesity. |
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sugar-sweetened beverages artificially sweetened beverages population survey knowledge beliefs consumption |
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