This systematic review aims to identify and characterize existing national sugar reduction
initiatives and strategies in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. For this purpose, a …

Introduction The consumption of soft and energy drinks poses a significant risk for non-
communicable diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease. Studies in Saudi Arabia have …

Dental caries is one of the largest health concerns worldwide, and a key causative factor is
excess sugar intake. Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are one of the largest sources of …

Abstract Objective Saudi Arabia (SA) ranked first in soft drink consumption in the Middle
East. A decrease in consumption was recorded after a selective 50% increased taxation …

Data concerning the association between free sugar intake and nutrient intake in children in
the Middle East are not available. This study aimed to explore the association between the …

Research addressing factors related to free sugar (FS) consumption among children in
Saudi Arabia is lacking. We aimed to evaluate maternal knowledge, attitude, and practices …

The General Office of the State Council of China promulgated the National Nutrition Program
2017–2030 in 2017 to guide the people to improve their food supply and nutritional intake …

Introduction Data concerning sources of free sugar (FS) in the diet of Saudi children are
limited. Identification of the top sources of FS would permit to develop tailored interventions …

The Chinese government promulgated the National Nutrition Plan 2017–2030 to provide
scientific guidance for agrifood consumption and enhance nutrition intake. We categorized …

We examine the relationship between BMI and food purchase behavior using a unique
dataset that links individual-level food purchases to health data. We find that individuals with …