In response to “A Penny-Per-Ounce Tax on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Would Cut Health and Cost Burdens of Diabetes,” the American Beverage Association issued a statement.
With New Year’s Eve and its traditional libations now officially in the history books, it might seem a bit soon to take too close of a look at the alcoholic beverages segment. However, Mardi Gras is just over a month away, so it may well be a perfect time to examine the latest releases and news in the category.
Researchers examined the effect of providing clear and visible caloric information about sugar-sweetened beverages such as soda, sport drinks, energy drinks and fruit juice at neighborhood stores.
The American Beverage Association has issued a response to the report "Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption and Incident Cardiovascular Risk Factors: The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis."
Drinking two or more sugar-sweetened beverages a day may boost a woman's risk for developing heart disease and diabetes -- even if this habit is not causing her to pack on extra pounds, a new study says.
Researchers surveyed 6,900 students in fifth and eighth grade from public schools in 40 states about their in-school access to sugar-sweetened beverages as well as their overall intake of these drinks.
The NPD Group finds tap water is one of the fastest growing beverages ordered at U.S. restaurants, while revenue-generating beverages have been declining over the past five years.
