Relationship between Soft Drink Consumption and Obesity in 9–11 Years Old Children in a Multi-National Study
Journal: Nutrients
Year: 2016

The purpose of this study was to determine the association between regular (sugar containing) and diet (artificially sweetened) soft drink consumption and obesity in children from 12 countries ranging in levels of economic and human development. The sample included 6162 children aged 9-11 years. Information on soft drink consumption was obtained using a food frequency questionnaire. Percentage body fat (%BF) was estimated by bio-electrical impedance analysis, body mass index (BMI) <i>z</i>-score