Consumo de bebidas açucaradas na primeira infância: um estudo de revisão

Abstract

Objectives: This study reviewed the literature to better understand the consumption of sugary drinks in childhood. Methods: this is a narrative review in the SciELO and Lilacs databases, using articles published between 2010 and 2020, considering the terms: (sugar) AND (child) AND (childhood). The survey was conducted from March to September 2021. Twenty-one full texts were included. Results: 140 titles were identified and 21 were extracted that addressed aspects related to sugar consumption in childhood. Juices and soft drinks, sugary drinks, are ranked as the sixth most consumed food in the country. The intake of foods with a high concentration of sugars is associated with excess calories in the diet, the occurrence of excess weight (current and future), poor oral health and inadequate eating habits, premature satiety, among others. Conclusion: the findings point to the high consumption of sugary drinks in early childhood and show the introduction of food in an untimely and early manner and the eating habits and behavior of parents, as an influencing factor for this non-recommended eating practice.