Article
Oncology
Maryam S. Farvid, Nicholas D. Spence, Bernard A. Rosner, Wendy Y. Chen, A. Heather Eliassen, Walter C. Willett, Michelle D. Holmes
Summary: The study found that postdiagnostic consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages was associated with higher breast cancer-specific mortality and all-cause mortality among breast cancer survivors, while consumption of artificially sweetened beverages showed no association with mortality rates.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Xue-Ting Liu, Jing-Yuan Xiong, Yu-Jie Xu, Li Zhao, Lars Libuda, Guo Cheng
Summary: The study investigated the association between parental and siblings' sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) intake and children's SSB consumption, with a focus on potential sex differences in these associations. The results showed that parental SSB consumption was relevant to children's SSB intake, with a stronger influence in boys than girls. Fathers seemed to have a greater impact on children's SSB consumption than mothers. Additionally, children's SSB intake was prospectively associated with their older siblings' SSB consumption.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Baoyu Li, Ni Yan, Hong Jiang, Meng Cui, Min Wu, Lina Wang, Baibing Mi, Zhaofang Li, Jia Shi, Yahui Fan, Mougni Mohamed Azalati, Chao Li, Fangyao Chen, Mao Ma, Duolao Wang, Le Ma
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between sugar-sweetened beverages, artificially sweetened beverages, and fruit juice consumption with the incidence of cardiometabolic conditions. The findings showed that the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and artificially sweetened beverages was significantly associated with the risk of hypertension, stroke, and all-cause mortality. Fruit juice consumption was associated with a higher risk of type 2 diabetes. Therefore, neither artificially sweetened beverages nor fruit juices can be considered as healthier alternatives to sugar-sweetened beverages.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Chayakrit Krittanawong, Yusuf Kamran Qadeer, Zhen Wang, Karl Nadolsky, Salim Virani, Carl J. Lavie
Summary: This study investigated the effects of consuming sugar-sweetened and artificially sweetened beverages on cardiovascular health, and found that higher consumption of these beverages is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular issues.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Yi Zhang, Chao Liu, Yijing Xu, Yanlei Wang, Yulin Zhang, Tian Jiang, Qiu Zhang
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the impact of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) on diabesity in a Chinese community and the moderating role of other health risk factors (HRFs). The study found a significant correlation between SSBs and obesity as well as waist circumference, and sleep patterns and blood glucose levels also had an influence. Furthermore, a three-way interaction was observed between SSBs, sleep patterns, and blood glucose levels. Understanding diabesity caused by SSBs and other HRFs can help in prevention.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Andrea Romanos-Nanclares, Laura C. Collins, Frank B. Hu, Walter C. Willett, Bernard A. Rosner, Estefania Toledo, A. Heather Eliassen
Summary: The study found no significant association between consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and breast cancer risk overall, but a slightly higher risk among lean women. On the other hand, consumption of artificially sweetened beverages appeared to reduce the risk of certain types of breast cancer.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lindsey Haynes-Maslow, Sarah Ray, Kristen Giombi
Summary: This study aimed to understand adolescents' perceptions, attitudes, and consumption behaviors around sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs). The findings revealed that parents and caregivers had the most influence on adolescents' beverage choices. Positive perceptions of SSBs included liking the taste and the association with special occasions and social events. Negative opinions focused on the health risks associated with SSBs. Some adolescents acknowledged that SSBs were not healthy but suggested occasional consumption. Few participants mentioned any benefits from SSBs, with those that did stating that they provided energy, electrolytes, and taste.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Ying Sun, Bowei Yu, Yuying Wang, Bin Wang, Xiao Tan, Yingli Lu, Kun Zhang, Ningjian Wang
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the associations between consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB), artificially sweetened beverages (ASB), and pure fruit juice (PJ) and the risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The results showed that the consumption of SSB and ASB was positively correlated with the fatty liver index (FLI), and excessive consumption of ASB was associated with an increased risk of incident hospitalized NAFLD. However, the associations of SSB and PJ with the risk of hospitalized NAFLD were not significant.
ENDOCRINE PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Bo Yang, Andrea J. Glenn, Qing Liu, Tracy Madsen, Matthew A. Allison, James M. Shikany, JoAnn E. Manson, Kei Hang Katie Chan, Wen-Chih Wu, Jie Li, Simin Liu, Kenneth Lo
Summary: There is still much unknown about the role of added sugar in cardiovascular disease and the effects of sugar-sweetened beverages and artificially sweetened beverages on cardiovascular disease risk. The study found a positive association between high intake of added sugar, sugar-sweetened beverages, and artificially sweetened beverages with cardiovascular disease incidence. However, there was heterogeneity in the results of different studies, suggesting that further investigation is needed to determine the relative contributions of added sugar, sugar-sweetened beverages, and artificially sweetened beverages to cardiovascular disease risk.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Stina Ramne, Louise Brunkwall, Ulrika Ericson, Nicola Gray, Gunter G. C. Kuhnle, Peter M. Nilsson, Marju Orho-Melander, Emily Sonestedt
Summary: This study examined the associations between intake of added sugar, sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), artificially sweetened beverages (ASBs), and gut microbiota composition. Results indicated modest cross-sectional associations, with significant negative association between SSB intake and Lachnobacterium genus, as well as a positive association with the Firmicutes:Bacteroidetes ratio. Larger studies using metagenomic sequencing are needed for further evaluation.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2021)
Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Vandana Gupta, Anika Dawar, Upendra Singh Bhadauria, Bharathi M. Purohit, Nilima Nilima
Summary: This systematic review found an association between the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and periodontal disease. The study revealed that consuming SSBs may increase the risk of gingival bleeding, gingivitis, and periodontitis. Further research is needed to establish additional evidence of this association.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Longgang Zhao, Xinyuan Zhang, Mace Coday, David O. Garcia, Xinyi Li, Yasmin Mossavar-Rahmani, Michelle J. Naughton, Melissa Lopez-Pentecost, Nazmus Saquib, Aladdin H. Shadyab, Michael S. Simon, Linda G. Snetselaar, Fred K. Tabung, Deirdre K. Tobias, Trang VoPham, Katherine A. McGlynn, Howard D. Sesso, Edward Giovannucci, Joann E. Manson, Frank B. Hu, Lesley F. Tinker, Xuehong Zhang
Summary: This study examined the associations between intake of sugar-sweetened beverages, artificially sweetened beverages, and the incidence of liver cancer and chronic liver disease mortality. The results showed that postmenopausal women who consumed 1 or more servings of sugar-sweetened beverages per day had a higher risk of developing liver cancer and dying from chronic liver disease compared to those who consumed 3 or fewer servings per month. There was no significant association between intake of artificially sweetened beverages and liver cancer or chronic liver disease mortality.
JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Michael D. Kendig, Julie Y. L. Chow, Sarah I. Martire, Kieron B. Rooney, Robert A. Boakes
Summary: This study examined the effects of replacing sugar-sweetened beverages with artificially-sweetened drinks or water on cognitive and metabolic health in young adults over a 12-week intervention period. The results showed that switching from SSBs to 'diet' drinks or water had no significant impact on cognitive or metabolic health.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Osama M. M. El-Sayed, Lisa M. M. Powell
Summary: This study examines the changes in price promotions after the implementation of the 2017 Oakland SSB tax. The findings suggest that while the prevalence of price promotions for SSBs did not significantly change in Oakland, the depth of price promotions increased. This increase in the amount of price promotions may reflect a strategy by manufacturers to weaken the tax and/or retailers to bolster demand.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Juan Carlos Salgado Hernandez, Shu Wen Ng
Summary: This study compared the effects of different tax designs on sugar-sweetened beverages in terms of purchases, prices, tax revenues, and sugar intake. From a public health perspective, sugar-density taxes are likely more effective in addressing overweight and obesity issues in Mexico, but tax revenues may be lower under these taxes.
Article
Psychology, Biological
Desana Kocevska, Thom S. Lysen, Aafje Dotinga, M. Elisabeth Koopman-Verhoeff, Maartje P. C. M. Luijk, Niki Antypa, Nienke R. Biermasz, Anneke Blokstra, Johannes Brug, Wiliam J. Burk, Hannie C. Comijs, Eva Corpeleijn, Hassan S. Dashti, Eduard J. de Bruin, Ron de Graaf, Ivonne P. M. Derks, Julia F. Dewald-Kaufmann, Petra J. M. Elders, Reinoldus J. B. J. Gemke, Linda Grievink, Lauren Hale, Catharina A. Hartman, Cobi J. Heijnen, Martijn Huisman, Anke Huss, M. Arfan Ikram, Samuel E. Jones, Mariska Klein Velderman, Maaike Koning, Anne Marie Meijer, Kim Meijer, Raymond Noordam, Albertine J. Oldehinkel, Joost Oude Groeniger, Brenda W. J. H. Penninx, H. Susan J. Picavet, Sara Pieters, Sijmen A. Reijneveld, Ellen Reitz, Carry M. Renders, Gerda Rodenburg, Femke Rutters, Matt C. Smith, Amika S. Singh, Marieke B. Snijder, Karien Stronks, Margreet Ten Have, Jos W. R. Twisk, Dike Van de Mheen, Jan van der Ende, Kristiaan B. van der Heijden, Peter G. van der Velden, Frank J. van Lenthe, Raphaele R. L. van Litsenburg, Sandra H. van Oostrom, Frank J. van Schalkwijk, Connor M. Sheehan, Robert A. Verheij, Frank C. Verhulst, Marije C. M. Vermeulen, Roel C. H. Vermeulen, W. M. Monique Verschuren, Tanja G. M. Vrijkotte, Alet H. Wijga, Agnes M. Willemen, Maike Ter Wolbeek, Andrew R. Wood, Yllza Xerxa, Wichor M. Bramer, Oscar H. Franco, Annemarie Luik, Eus J. W. Van Someren, Henning Tiemeier
Summary: This study conducted a meta-analysis to produce population reference charts for sleep duration and efficiency, finding that one in four people slept less than recommended and only 5.8% slept outside of the 'acceptable' range. Among teenagers, over half reported sleeping less than the recommended 8-10 hours.
NATURE HUMAN BEHAVIOUR
(2021)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Michelle Eykelenboom, Sanne K. Djojosoeparto, Maartje M. van Stralen, Margreet R. Olthof, Carry M. Renders, Maartje P. Poelman, Carlijn B. M. Kamphuis, Ingrid H. M. Steenhuis
Summary: This study explores Dutch stakeholder views on the adoption of a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) and identifies barriers and facilitators for its implementation in the Netherlands. Stakeholders from various sectors expressed contradictory views on the effectiveness, appropriateness, and socioeconomic effects of an SSB tax. Barriers to adoption included an unfavorable political context, limited advocacy, strong lobby against the tax, perceived public opposition, administrative load, and difficulty in defining SSB. Facilitators included increasing overweight prevalence, disappointing results from voluntary industry actions, changes in government, state budget deficits, shifting public opinion, international recommendations, and a solid legal basis. Further research on stakeholder perspectives in other countries can inform SSB tax policy processes.
HEALTH PROMOTION INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Michelle Eykelenboom, Margreet R. Olthof, Maartje M. van Stralen, Sanne K. Djojosoeparto, Maartje P. Poelman, Carlijn B. M. Kamphuis, Reina E. Vellinga, Wilma E. Waterlander, Carry M. Renders, Ingrid H. M. Steenhuis
Summary: The study found that a nutrient profiling tax targeting a wide range of foods and beverages had a larger impact on consumer food purchases compared to taxation of sugar-sweetened beverages alone.
PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Maj-Britt M. R. Inhulsen, Vincent Busch, Maartje M. van Stralen
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of the school-based intervention Charge Your Brainzzz on adolescents' sleep knowledge, attitudes, and perceived behavioral control. The intervention was found to improve these factors, but had no significant impact on other sleep-related behaviors or sleep outcomes.
JOURNAL OF SCHOOL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lisa Wilderink, Ingrid Bakker, Albertine J. Schuit, Jacob C. Seidell, Ioana A. Pop, Carry M. Renders
Summary: Despite efforts to reduce socioeconomic health inequalities through policies and interventions, these inequalities remain persistent. This paper provides insights into the reasons behind this persistence and proposes theoretical perspectives for improved approaches. These include studying individual determinants of health-related behaviors, considering determinants at both individual and environmental levels, and developing and evaluating effective approaches through systems thinking and stakeholder participation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Bonnie Maria van Dongen, Inge Maria de Vries, Monica Antonia Maria Ridder, Michiel de Boer, Ingrid Hendrika Margaretha Steenhuis, Carry Mira Renders
Summary: This study explores the impact of building community capacity in secondary schools on the sustainable implementation of school-based health promotion. The study evaluates the effects of the intervention on community capacity, capacity-building processes, and adolescents' BMI and waist circumference. The results show improvements in community capacity across all intervention schools, but variations in different capacity-building strategies. The study highlights the need for support in improving communication, establishing local networks, and sustaining capacity-building efforts in schools.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Hanne C. S. Sponselee, Willemieke Kroeze, Suzan J. W. Robroek, Carry M. Renders, Ingrid H. M. Steenhuis
Summary: This study explored the interest of lower socioeconomic groups in workplace health promotion programs (WHPPs) and found that employees with a lower level of education showed less interest. The focus group study suggested that preferences varied depending on job type and related tasks.
Review
Clinical Neurology
Maj-Britt M. R. Inhulsen, Maartje M. van Stralen, Caroline B. Terwee, Joanne K. Ujcic-Voortman, Jacob C. Seidell, Vincent Busch
Summary: This review examined 20 instruments measuring child sleep health and found that 5 instruments showed sufficient relevance and comprehensibility, with varying quality of evidence. Additional measurement properties of these instruments were also assessed, but more high quality studies are needed to confirm their validity.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hanne C. S. Sponselee, Lies ter Beek, Carry M. Renders, Suzan J. W. Robroek, Ingrid H. M. Steenhuis, Willemieke Kroeze
Summary: Research indicates that blue-collar workers often have disadvantageous health statuses and may benefit from individual and environmental workplace health promotion interventions. Stakeholders recognize the importance of implementing these interventions, but see high employees' occupational physical activity as a barrier.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Maj-Britt M. R. Inhulsen, Vincent Busch, Rianne Kalk, Maartje M. van Stralen
Summary: Insufficient sleep duration among adolescents is a widespread public health problem. This study aimed to explore the social-cognitive determinants associated with adolescent sleep duration and whether these associations were mediated by collective sleep hygiene practices. The findings indicate that social-cognitive factors play a significant role in adolescent sleep duration and should not be overlooked in interventions.
JOURNAL OF SLEEP RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nina Bartelink, Bonnie van Dongen, Stef Kremers, Carry Renders, Boukje van Vlokhoven, Marije van Koperen, Patricia van Assema
Summary: This study aims to identify and describe the key roles of the health school advisor in supporting schools during the implementation of the health promoting school approach. Five roles were identified, including navigator, linking pin, expert in the field, critical friend, and ambassador of the HPS approach.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lisa M. Wilderink, Annemijn Visscher, Ingrid A. Bakker, Albertine A. Schuit, Jacob A. Seidell, Carry A. Renders
Summary: This study identifies the mechanisms and contextual factors associated with the key elements of Zwolle Healthy City, an integrated community-based approach aimed at reducing health inequalities. By analyzing semi-structured interview transcripts, the study reveals 36 context-mechanism-outcome configurations. The findings highlight the importance of understanding how interventions work and in what context they are effective. This study is significant for addressing health inequalities.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Hanne C. S. Sponselee, Lies ter Beek, Carry M. Renders, Willemieke Kroeze, Mirjam P. Fransen, Kristel M. van Asselt, Ingrid H. M. Steenhuis
Summary: This paper aims to define and suggest skills for maintaining and improving positive health, with a focus on enabling individuals to put health advice into practice. The suggested skills may help reduce health inequalities among individuals with lower socioeconomic status and limited health literacy, ultimately contributing to allowing people to flourish in life.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Family Studies
Femke van Schelven, Hennie Boeije, Maj-Britt Inhulsen, Jane Sattoe, Jany Rademakers
Summary: The study aimed to explore the experience of young people with chronic conditions in a participatory youth panel, showing that they were enthusiastic and engaged in activities such as assessing project applications, evaluating project progress, and organizing political lobbying activities. The structural nature of the panel facilitated personal growth and professionalization of participation, leading to an increasing impact on the program, separate projects, and national politics.
CHILD CARE IN PRACTICE
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Nina L. Komrij, Maartje M. van Stralen, Vincent Busch, Maj-Britt M. R. Inhulsen, Maaike Koning, Elske de Jong, Carry M. Renders
Summary: This study investigated the factors associated with changes in sleep duration of Dutch primary schoolchildren. Results showed that older children, boys, children who used screens after dinner, children with greater computer/game console use, and children whose parents had low levels of education had a greater decrease in sleep duration.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2021)
