Evaluating the impact of sugar warnings on beverage purchases in Hispanic populations
Summary
Hispanic populations in the US have higher rates of obesity, diabetes, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease compared to non-Hispanic white populations. These disparities are partially driven by higher intake of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) among Hispanic adults. Warning labels on product packaging are a widely used public health strategy that could reduce SSB intake. Initial research on SSB warnings is promising. However, the effects of SSB warnings on behavior are unknown among Hispanic adults, a priority population for prevention of obesity, diabetes, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Our overarching objective is to estimate the impact of sugar warnings on SSB purchases among Hispanic adults.