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Perceptions of water and sugar-sweetened beverage consumption habits among teens, parents and teachers in the rural Southwestern United States
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6 2019
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Source: Public Health Nutr. 22(8):1376-1387
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Alternative Title:Public Health Nutr
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Description:Objective:
This research aimed to describe perceptions and behaviors around the consumption of water and Sugar Sweetened Beverages (SSBs) by youth.
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This formative, qualitative study conducted four focus groups (FGs). Transcripts were analyzed and themes related to reasons youth drink SSBs and water, and conversely, do not drink SSBs and water, were analyzed to reveal thematic clusters around sensory factors, environment and policy, access, marketing and role model influences, and health risks.
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A rural, tri-ethnic community in New Mexico. Participants: Middle and high school students, parents, and teachers.
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Although youth and adults were aware of the health risks of soda, they did not translate this information to other SSBs, including sports drinks and sweetened tea. Moreover, their perceptions of risks of dyes outweighed the concern with sugar. Youth and adults were aware of water’s health benefits, but they focused on short-term benefits. Youth and adults perceived water as unappealing. Adults were also concerned with water safety and access.
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This formative research has implications for decreasing SSB consumption and simultaneously increasing water intake among youth in rural communities. Addressing unique access and safety concerns related to water in rural communities, as well as increasing awareness of the risks of all types of SSBs, can work together in a positive feedback loop to change perceptions and behaviors with long-term health consequences. Specific policy suggestions include strengthening school policies to restrict all types of SSBs and water promotion efforts that address access, safety and health benefits.
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Pubmed ID:30846018
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC6553465
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Volume:22
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Issue:8
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