Global Increase in Sugar-Sweetened Beverages

What types of beverages are linked with obesity, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer, and tooth decay?

• Water

• Soft drinks

• Energy drinks

• Sugar-sweetened drinks

According to the World Health Organization, what is the recommended limit for daily intake of added sugars?

• Less than 5% of total calories

• Less than 10% of total calories

• Less than 15% of total calories

• Less than 20% of total calories

What beverages were included in the study on sugar-sweetened drinks?

• Soft drinks, energy drinks, and fruit drinks

• Soft drinks, energy drinks, and 100% fruit juices

• Soft drinks, energy drinks, and artificially sweetened beverages

• Soft drinks, energy drinks, and sweetened milk

Which region had the highest average intake of sugary drinks per week in 2018?

• South Asia

• Latin America and the Caribbean

• Middle East and North Africa

• Africa south of the Sahara

Among the most populated countries in the world, which country had the highest number of servings of sugary beverages in 2018?

• Mexico

• Ethiopia

• United States

• India

Which country had the lowest number of servings of sugary beverages among the most populated countries in 2018?

• Mexico

• Ethiopia

• United States

• India

Which country experienced the largest increase in sugary drink consumption from 1990 to 2018?

• Nigeria

• Brazil

• Mexico

• China

Globally, who consumed more sugar-sweetened beverages?

• Females

• Males

• Older people

• Younger people

In which type of area did people consume higher numbers of sugar-sweetened beverages?

• Urban areas

• Rural areas

• Suburban areas

• Coastal areas

What actions could be taken by countries to reduce consumption of sugary beverages?

• Taxes on sugary beverages, warning labels, and restrictions on marketing

• Taxes on water, warning labels, and restrictions on marketing

• Taxes on fruit juices, warning labels, and restrictions on marketing

• Taxes on milk, warning labels, and restrictions on marketing