Adults: Soft drink consumption (%)
Level State10 years
Definition
Proportion of the population age 15 years and older who consumed a sugar-sweetened soft drink during the previous day or night. Sugarsweetened soft drinks include soda, energy drinks, and sports drinks.
Interpretation
Sugar-sweetened soft drinks are a large source of free sugars; WHO recommends added sugars be limited to less than 10% of total energy. Excessive consumption may increase the risk of overweight and obesity and diet-related noncommunicable diseases.
Data source
Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics - Household Budget Survey (POF) microdata: https://www.ibge.gov.br/estatisticas/sociais/saude/24786-pesquisa-de-orcamentos-familiares-2.html
| Level | Periodicity |
|---|---|
| State | 10 years |