Nutritional Contributions of Nonalcoholic Beverages to the U.S. Diet: 1998-2003

Dharmasena, Senarath; Capps, Oral, Jr.; Clauson, Annette L.

Nutritional Contributions of Nonalcoholic Beverages to the U.S. Diet: 1998-2003

Autores

Dharmasena, Senarath

Capps, Oral, Jr.

Clauson, Annette L.

Descripción

Using data from U.S. households over the period 1998 to 2003, we examine economic and demographic factors affecting per capita daily intake of calories, calcium, caffeine, and vitamin C derived from the consumption of nonalcoholic beverages. Our study demonstrates the effectiveness of the USDA 2000 Dietary Guidelines in reducing such caloric and nutrient intake.