Biopsychosocial consequences of sweetened drink consumption in children 0-6 years of age.
North American children consume an extraordinary amount of sweetened drinks--sodas, juice drinks, and "ades." Health care providers, educators, and parents have long been concerned about the effects sweetened drink consumption (SDC) has on the bodies and minds of children. This review of the literature will examine the current evidence regarding the factors contributing to excess SDC, and the health consequences of SDC consumption in children, especially infants and children under 6 years of age, with the goal of informing clinical pediatric nursing, future research, and policy development aimed at reversing the long-standing trend of rising SDC.
Saalfield
Sarah
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Troutdale Medical Center, VA, USA.
Jackson-Allen
Patricia
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D001628:Beverages / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002648:Child; D015362:Child Nutrition Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000209:etiology; D019422:Dietary Sucrose / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005247:Feeding Behavior / Q000502:physiology / Q000523:psychology; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D015430:Weight Gain
D019422:Dietary Sucrose