Revisão bibliográfi ca: consumo de refrigerantes associado à obesidade

Literature Review: carbonated soft drink consumption linked to obesity

Abstract

Objective: To describe excessive consumption of carbonated soft drinks and its association with chronic non-transmittable
diseases. Data sources: Scielo, Virtual Health Library and PubMed, among others. Data synthesis: Several studies have
reported increased consumption of carbonated soft drinks in general, with signifi cant expansion in the population of Brazil.
Personal preferences starting with adults (parents), advertisements and strikingly pleasant fl avors are some aspects that
contribute to early consumption of these drinks during childhood, perpetuated in adolescence and adulthood. This type of
consumption habit is underpinned by the globalized fast food model, which has been mentioned as a major risk factor for
obesity and cardiovascular diseases, among other health problems. Conclusion: Assorted evidence indicates the need to
reduce the proportion of carbonated soft drink consumption among children and adolescents, due to the potential health
hazards generated at early ages during these stages of life. Educational strategies deployed in families and schools may help
prevent this problem.