Easy-to-Understand Calorie Information Reduces Sugary Drink Purchases Among Teens

Published: October 2014

ID #: 69292

Publisher: Healthy Eating Research

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Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) are an important contributor to adolescent obesity. One promising environmental strategy to reduce consumption of SSBs is to provide consumers with easily understandable caloric information. This infographic examines the effect of in-store calorie signage on adolescent sugary drink purchases. Findings presented in this infographic come from a related HER-funded journal article.

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Age Groups: Adolescents (grades 9 to 12), Young adolescents (grades 6 to 8)

Race/Ethnicity: African American or Black

Focus Area: Beverages

Keywords: Corner store, Food outlet, Menu Labeling, Neighborhood, Point-of-decision prompts, Sugar-sweetened beverages, Urban, Water

Resource Type: Infographic

State: Maryland

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