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Annotation: This report focuses on research on the relationship of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and oral disease, especially among children. Background on the issue is presented, and a review of relevant articles is provided. Also discussed are disparities in SSB consumption and tooth decay. The article includes recommendations from key organizations, California oral health plan goals, and a discussion.

Contact: California Department of Public Health, Office of Oral Health, MS Code 8305, P.O. Box 997377, MS 0500, Sacramento, CA 95899-7377, Telephone: (916) 558-1784 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPHP/DCDIC/CDCB/Pages/OralHealthProgram/OralHealthProgram.aspx Available from the website.

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Keywords: California, Child health, Dental caries, Oral health, Oral health equity, Racial factors, State information, Sugar

Annotation: This infographic provides information about sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and tips on healthy alternatives. Topics include the potential impact of SSB consumption on oral health; the amount of sugar in different beverages; and recommended daily limits on sugar for infants, children, adolescents, and adults. Information about reading nutrition labels, limiting juice, and choosing water is provided.

Contact: Delta Dental Foundation, 4100 Okemos Road, Okemos, MI 48864, Telephone: (800) 524-0149 Web Site: http://www.deltadentalmi.com Available from the website.

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Keywords: Adolescents, Adults, Children, Consumer education materials, Decision making, Fluid intake, Health behavior, Infants, Oral health, Resources for professionals, Sugar, Water

Annotation: This report focuses on the sales, nutrition, and marketing of children’s drinks, defined as drinks that companies promote as products intended for children ages 2–11 to consume. The report identifies and analyzes sweetened drinks, flavored water, and drink mix categories as well as those without added sweeteners (added sugars or low-calorie sweeteners) in the 100-percent juice, juice/water blend, and plain water/seltzer categories. Topics include the children’s drink market, children’s drink nutrition, on-package marketing, and advertising. Available are the full report, appendices, report summary, infographics, and handouts in English and Spanish.

Contact: Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity, University of Connecticut, One Constitution Plaza, Suite 600, Hartford, CT 06511, Telephone: (860) 380-1000 Fax: (860) 509-0009 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.uconnruddcenter.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Advertising, Artificial sweeteners, Marketing, Nutrition, Oral health, Sugar

Annotation: This fact sheet provides information about students' oral hygiene practices and consumption of sugar-containing beverages. It discusses third-grade students' access to toothbrushes, toothbrushing and flossing practices, and consumption of sugar-containing beverages, as well as whether they have visited a dentist; middle school students’ toothbrushing practices and consumption of sugar-containing beverages; and high school students’ consumption of soda.

Contact: University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Center for Rural Health, 1301 North Columbia Road Stop 9037, Grand Forks, ND 58202-9037, Telephone: (701) 777-3848 Fax: (701) 777-6779 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://ruralhealth.und.edu Available from the website.

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Keywords: Adolescents, American Indians, Children, Dental caries, Health behavior, Low income groups, Minority groups, North Dakota, Nutrition, Oral health, Oral hygiene, Prevalence, Rural population, Social factors, State surveys, Statistical data, Sugar

Annotation: This policy brief investigates sugary drink consumption in communities of color, focusing on the public health impact and marketing of such products, and policy options to facilitate healthy beverage consumption. It also discusses how decision makers can work to prevent childhood obesity and related illnesses by advancing policies to reduce the marketing and appeal of sugary drinks—and increase the availability of healthy alternatives—in communities of color.

Contact: Leadership for Healthy Communities, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, 1300 L Street, N.W., Suite 975***DEFUNCT***, Washington, DC 20005, Telephone: (202) 265-5112 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.leadershipforhealthycommunities.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Child health, Food consumption, Marketing, Minority groups, Minority health, Nutrition, Obesity, Policy development, Sugar

Annotation: This video is designed to encourage families to drink water. The video also provides information about avoiding beverages containing sugar to prevent diseases such as diabetes and dental caries.

Contact: University of California, San Francisco, Center for Vulnerable Populations at San Francisco General Hospital, Department of Medicine, UCSF-SFGH Box 1364, 1001 Potrero Avenue, Building 10, W13, San Francisco, CA 94110, Telephone: (415) 206-5277 Fax: (415) 206-7880 Web Site: http://cvp.ucsf.edu Available from the website.

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Keywords: Adverse effects, Dental caries, Diabetes, Disease prevention, Families, Nutrition, Oral health, Spanish language materials, Sugar, Water

Annotation: This document provides model legislation for states implementing a policy requiring a safety warning on sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) containers and packaging. Contents include model legislation to assist states seeking to increase consumer awareness about the health risks of consuming SSBs and to help them to make informed choices. An accompanying set of evidence-based facts that support the legislation is also available.

Contact: ChangeLab Solutions, 2201 Broadway, Suite 502, Oakland, CA 94612, Telephone: (510) 302-3380 Web Site: http://changelabsolutions.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Consumer education, Food labeling, Health behaviors, Health policy, Nutrition, Policy development, Public awareness campaigns, Public policy, Regulations, State legislation, Sugar

Annotation: This paper focuses on the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and the corresponding risk of poor diet quality, obesity, diet-related health problems, and poor oral health. The paper provides detailed lists of recommended beverages for the following ages ranges: ages 2–4, 5–10, 11–13, 14–18, and 19 and above. A rationale for the recommendations is provided, along with a discussion of key findings of a panel of experts.

Contact: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, 50 College Road East, Princeton, NJ 08540-6614, Telephone: (877) 843-7953 Fax: Web Site: http://www.rwjf.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Adolescent health, Adults, Child health, Diet, Food consumption, Health, Nutrition, Obesity, Oral health, Risk factors, Sugar

Annotation: This guide presents a 10-strategy path to reduce sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption and improve health in communities and states. Contents include an example and a key resource, usually a model policy, for each strategy. Topics include public education campaigns and restrictions on the availability of SSBs. A poster is also available.

Contact: ChangeLab Solutions, 2201 Broadway, Suite 502, Oakland, CA 94612, Telephone: (510) 302-3380 Web Site: http://changelabsolutions.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Community action, Community health, Consumer education, Health behaviors, Health policy, Legislation, Nutrition, Policy development, Public awareness campaigns, Public policy, Strategic plans, Sugar

Annotation: These resources are designed to help teachers and health professionals inform the public about the potentially harmful oral health effects of consuming acidic and sugar-laden drinks. The resources include lesson plans and a supporting mobile application; a handout (in color or black and white) that ranks common drinks according to their sugar and acid content; a presentation that can be used in the classroom, in a training session, in a public health setting, or in a dental office waiting room; and a video about the amount of sugar, acidity level, and pH of common drinks. The handout is available in English and Spanish.

Contact: Indiana Dental Association, 1319 East Stop 10 Road, Indianapolis, IN 46227, Telephone: (317) 634-2610 Secondary Telephone: (800) 562-5646 Fax: (317) 634-2612 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.indental.org/ Available at no charge.

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Keywords: Children, Consumer education materials, Dental caries, Disease prevention, Health promotion, Mobile applications, Nutrition, Nutrition education, Oral health, Outreach, Resources for professionals, Spanish language materials, Sugar

Annotation: This brief discusses the prevalence of sugary or sweetened drinks such as soda, juices, sports drinks, bottled teas, fruit-flavored drinks, juice cocktails, vitamin-fortified juice drinks, vitamin waters,and energy drinks in the diets of children and their connection to overweight, obesity, and tooth decay and erosion. The brief discusses the potential consequences of increased consumption of each of the drinks as well as compares the many varieties of milk products. Additional topics include the power of marketing and access; preventing or reducing sugary drink consumption early in a child's life; and supporting healthier food and beverage choices for children through policy recommendations at the federal and state government levels, cities and counties, and through early childhood education agencies.

Contact: First 5 LA, 750 North Alameda Street, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90012, Telephone: (213) 482-5902 Fax: (213) 482-5903 E-mail: http://www.first5la.org/About-Us/Contact Web Site: http://www.first5la.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Child health, Early childhood caries, Nutrition, Obesity, Oral health, Sugar, Young children

Annotation: This report examines research studies on the health impacts of sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption; presents initial conclusions based on these studies; and identifies areas for additional research. The report includes a definition of the term, sugar sweetened beverages; describes the connection between SSB consumption and Type 2 diabetes; and discusses children's and adolescents' access to SSBs. Tables indicate trends in children's and adolescent' consumption of SSBs.

Contact: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, 50 College Road East, Princeton, NJ 08540-6614, Telephone: (877) 843-7953 Fax: Web Site: http://www.rwjf.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Beverages, Child health, Child nutrition, Diabetes mellitus, Research, Sugar, Trends