Parent and Child Choice of Sugary Drinks Under Four Labelling Conditions

The majority of Australian children exceed the World Health Organization's recommended dietary intake of free sugar, particularly through the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages. Front-of-pack nutrition labels increase perceived risk and deter the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages.

Citation:
Talati Z, McAlpine T, Mackenzie K, et al. Parent and Child Choice of Sugary Drinks Under Four Labelling Conditions. Nutrients. 2025;17(11).

Keywords:
Child; choice; parent; sugar-sweetened beverages; sugary drinks

Abstract:
The majority of Australian children exceed the World Health Organization's recommended dietary intake of free sugar, particularly through the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages. Front-of-pack nutrition labels increase perceived risk and deter the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages.