Frequent consumption of soft drinks (>3 days/week) among 6-9-year-olds
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Description | Across the WHO European Region, children's sugar intake is too high, with children commonly consuming more than 10% of their daily calories from added sugars (21), and soft drinks are a major contributor. High intake of sugar-sweetened drinks is associated with a greater risk of weight gain and obesity (22,23) and has a detrimental impact on dental health (24). |
| Definition | Not specified |
| Outcome type | Health impacts |
| Category | DietaryConsumptionPatternsFoodIntake |
| Connects to transition domains | None specified |
| Unit(s) of measurement description | % |
| Unit(s) of measurement | Percentage |
| EU 2025 SDG Indicator | None specified |
| Supply chain components | Consumption |
| Methodology | Not specified |