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. 2016 May 26;2(2):144-153.
doi: 10.1002/osp4.44. eCollection 2016 Jun.

Worksite nutrition supports and sugar-sweetened beverage consumption

J A Hipp  1 , H V Becker  2 , C M Marx  3 , R G Tabak  2   4 , R C Brownson  2   4   5 , L Yang  6
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Worksite nutrition supports and sugar-sweetened beverage consumption

J A Hipp et al. Obes Sci Pract. .

Abstract

Objective: This study examined the link between worksite environmental supports for nutrition behaviours and sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption and offers insight into potential intervention points for reducing SSB consumption and combatting overweight and obesity.

Methods: Perceived worksite supports for healthy nutrition and self-reported SSB consumption were analysed for 2,015 working adults in the state of Missouri using a subset of questions from the Supports at Home and Work for Maintaining Energy Balance (SHOW-ME) study.

Results: Employees' use of vending facilities and the availability of water coolers/water bottles was significantly associated with increased SSB consumption, while use of cafeterias was significantly associated with decreased SSB consumption. Symbols or signs to identify healthy alternatives were significantly associated with sports drink consumption.

Conclusions: This study supports previous work indicating the worksite as a necessary environment for nutrition interventions. When choices (vending and cafeteria) are provided, employees report making healthier decisions. For worksites without cafeterias, alternatives should be explored including mobile food trucks and farmer's markets.

Keywords: Cafeteria; health; obesity; soda; vending.

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