Nutrition and Health
Trends in consumption of energy and total sugars from sugar-sweetened beverages in the United States among youth and adults, NHANES 2003–March 2020 and August 2021–August 2023
Background Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) are a key source of energy and sugars in the American diet. Aim This assessment examined trends in SSB and sugar-sweetened carbonated soft drink (ssCSD) consumption. Methods Intake estimates were generated using NHANES 2003–2020 and August 2021-August 2023 and temporal trends were examined using linear and logistic regression. Summary The percentage of individuals ≥2 years consuming SSB or ssCSD declined significantly from 2003 to 2023. The percentage of youth consuming SS …