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This paper finds that school district policies related to sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) and exposure to SSB in middle schools were significant predictors of student SSB consumption. The paper describes the association between: 1) exposure to SSBs in middle school and student consumption of SSB at schools and 2) school district SSB policies and exposure to SSB in schools. Data from 9,151 students in 64 middle schools in 28 districts were analyzed.
Published: September 2009
ID #: 57932
Journal: J Adolesc Health
Authors: Johnson DB, Bruemmer B, Lund AE, Evens CC, Mar CM
Focus Areas: Beverages, School & After School
Keywords: Competitive foods, Nutrition standards, Rural, Snacks, Sugar-sweetened beverages, Urban, Vending machines
Resource Type: Journal Article
Race/Ethnicity: Multi-racial/ethnic
State: Washington
Age Group: Young adolescents (grades 6 to 8)
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