The CDC Guide to Strategies for Reducing the Consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages is a 41-page legal document that was released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on March 1, 2010 and used nation-wide.
Q: What is the CDC Guide to Strategies for Reducing the Consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages?
A: The CDC Guide is a resource that provides strategies for reducing the consumption of sugary drinks.
Q: Why is it important to reduce the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages?
A: Reducing the consumption of these drinks can help prevent obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and other health problems.
Q: What are some strategies for reducing the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages?
A: Some strategies include increasing the price of these drinks, implementing marketing restrictions, and promoting healthier alternatives.
Q: How can increasing the price of sugary drinks help reduce consumption?
A: Higher prices can discourage people from buying these drinks, especially if healthier options are available.
Q: What are some healthier alternatives to sugary drinks?
A: Healthier options include water, unsweetened tea, and low-fat milk.
Q: What are marketing restrictions for sugar-sweetened beverages?
A: Marketing restrictions can limit the advertising and promotion of sugary drinks, particularly to children and adolescents.
Q: Who can benefit from following the strategies in the CDC Guide?
A: These strategies can benefit individuals, families, communities, and policymakers in their efforts to reduce the consumption of sugary drinks and improve public health.
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