Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption soaring among young people, warn experts

14 Aug 2024 — Children and teens worldwide consumed nearly 23% more sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) in 2018 compared to 1990. This concerning figure was revealed through a news analysis of dietary data from 185 countries conducted at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, US. Teens, urbanites and children of parents with lower education levels consume the most SSB.