Psychologically Informed Implementations of Sugary-Drink Portion Limits

Fruit juice: just another sugary drink?

The evidence for a role of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) in the development of obesity and associated comorbid ities, although not fully resolved, is becoming increasingly convincing, with supporting data from both prospective cohort studies and randomised trials. The obesogenic eff ect of SSBs seems to be simply a consequence of the excess calories provided by their consumption, rather than...

Psychologically Informed Environments: A Literature Review

Regulating the Way to Obesity: Unintended Consequences of Limiting Sugary Drink Sizes

OBJECTIVES We examined whether a sugary drink limit would still be effective if larger-sized drinks were converted into bundles of smaller-sized drinks. METHODS In a behavioral simulation, participants were offered varying food and drink menus. One menu offered 16 oz, 24 oz, or 32 oz drinks for sale. A second menu offered 16 oz drinks, a bundle of two 12 oz drinks, or a bundle of two 16 oz dr...

A Social Cognitive Theory: Perspective of the Sugary Drink Cup Size Policy

In an attempt to fight the obesity epidemic, an unprecedented policy banning the sale of sugary beverages in containers over 16 ounces in selected public venues was proposed the city of New York. This policy is not without opposition from different sectors including the sugary beverage industry and civil organizations that portray it as a violation of consumers’ rights to choose. We explore the...

Adolescent-parent interactions and attitudes around screen time and sugary drink consumption: a qualitative study

BACKGROUND Little is known about how adolescents and their parents interact and talk about some of the key lifestyle behaviors that are associated with overweight and obesity, such as screen time (ST) and sugary drink (SD) consumption. This qualitative study aimed to explore adolescents' and parents' perceptions, attitudes, and interactions in regards to these topics. METHODS Using an explora...