EVALUATION of SUGAR and SWEETENER CONTENTS in SOME BEVERAGES SOLD in TURKEY

Bilge Çolak; Semra Navruz Varlı

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EVALUATION of SUGAR and SWEETENER CONTENTS in SOME BEVERAGES SOLD in TURKEY

Yazarlar:

Bilge Çolak | Semra Navruz Varlı

Yayıncı:

Gazi University

Ana Başlıklar:

Gıda Özellikleri | Halk Sağlığı Beslenmesi

Dergi:

Gazi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.9 Issue 3, pp.1-12

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

12/2024

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001337015

pISSN:

2548-0383

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Özet:

 The consumption of foods and beverages high in energy, sugar, and fat has been highlighted in the article as a significant factor in the development of obesity. Sugar-sweetened beverages, which are particularly consumed more during adolescence and emphasized in the literature, may pose a threat to public health. The prevalence of obesity in Turkish society is steadily increasing, which has also led to a rise in metabolic diseases. Obesity and its related diseases are considered preventable public health issues. Measures taken in this area could provide significant benefits for public health. This study was conducted to evaluate the sugar and sweetener contents of beverages sold in various chain stores and online stores in Turkey. In this study, the sugar and sweetener contents of a total of 219 beverages n219 sold in 16 chain supermarkets in Turkey were evaluated based on their label information. The beverage type with the highest median sugar content was found to be fruit juice 11.0 g100 mL. This type was followed, in order, by fruit drinks 9.8 g100 mL, sports drinks 9.1 g100 mL, fruit and vegetable juices 9.0 g100 mL, and milk-based beverages 8.9 g100 mL. Among the evaluated beverages, there are types that contain sugar-free beverages including flavored drinks, ayran, tea, energy drinks, fermented tea, fermented beverages, carbonated drinks, coffee, fruit and vegetable juices, fruit drinks, fruit syrups, and tonic. In this study, it was observed that there is limited information regarding the sugar content on the beverage labels. Providing more detailed information on the labels regarding sugar content is important for informing consumers and calculating the maximum allowable sugar intake, which is crucial for ensuring compliance with health recommendations. Scientists, policymakers, and producers can come together to work on improvements in this area.

 The consumption of foods and beverages high in energy, sugar, and fat has been highlighted in the article as a significant factor in the development of obesity. Sugar-sweetened beverages, which are particularly consumed more during adolescence and emphasized in the literature, may pose a threat to public health. The prevalence of obesity in Turkish society is steadily increasing, which has also led to a rise in metabolic diseases. Obesity and its related diseases are considered preventable public health issues. Measures taken in this area could provide significant benefits for public health. This study was conducted to evaluate the sugar and sweetener contents of beverages sold in various chain stores and online stores in Turkey. In this study, the sugar and sweetener contents of a total of 219 beverages n219 sold in 16 chain supermarkets in Turkey were evaluated based on their label information. The beverage type with the highest median sugar content was found to be fruit juice 11.0 g100 mL. This type was followed, in order, by fruit drinks 9.8 g100 mL, sports drinks 9.1 g100 mL, fruit and vegetable juices 9.0 g100 mL, and milk-based beverages 8.9 g100 mL. Among the evaluated beverages, there are types that contain sugar-free beverages including flavored drinks, ayran, tea, energy drinks, fermented tea, fermented beverages, carbonated drinks, coffee, fruit and vegetable juices, fruit drinks, fruit syrups, and tonic. In this study, it was observed that there is limited information regarding the sugar content on the beverage labels. Providing more detailed information on the labels regarding sugar content is important for informing consumers and calculating the maximum allowable sugar intake, which is crucial for ensuring compliance with health recommendations. Scientists, policymakers, and producers can come together to work on improvements in this area.

 The consumption of foods and beverages high in energy, sugar, and fat has been highlighted in the article as a significant factor in the development of obesity. Sugar-sweetened beverages, which are particularly consumed more during adolescence and emphasized in the literature, may pose a threat to public health. The prevalence of obesity in Turkish society is steadily increasing, which has also led to a rise in metabolic diseases. Obesity and its related diseases are considered preventable public health issues. Measures taken in this area could provide significant benefits for public health. This study was conducted to evaluate the sugar and sweetener contents of beverages sold in various chain stores and online stores in Turkey. In this study, the sugar and sweetener contents of a total of 219 beverages n219 sold in 16 chain supermarkets in Turkey were evaluated based on their label information. The beverage type with the highest median sugar content was found to be fruit juice 11.0 g100 mL. This type was followed, in order, by fruit drinks 9.8 g100 mL, sports drinks 9.1 g100 mL, fruit and vegetable juices 9.0 g100 mL, and milk-based beverages 8.9 g100 mL. Among the evaluated beverages, there are types that contain sugar-free beverages including flavored drinks, ayran, tea, energy drinks, fermented tea, fermented beverages, carbonated drinks, coffee, fruit and vegetable juices, fruit drinks, fruit syrups, and tonic. In this study, it was observed that there is limited information regarding the sugar content on the beverage labels. Providing more detailed information on the labels regarding sugar content is important for informing consumers and calculating the maximum allowable sugar intake, which is crucial for ensuring compliance with health recommendations. Scientists, policymakers, and producers can come together to work on improvements in this area.

 Yüksek enerji, şeker ve yağ içeren yiyecek ve içecek tüketiminin, obezitenin gelişiminde önemli bir etken olduğu bilinmektedir. Özellikle adölesan çağda tüketimi artan şeker eklenmiş içecekler halk sağlığını tehdit etmektedir. Türk toplumunda obezite prevalansı hızla artmakta, bu durum diğer metabolik hastalıkların artışına da yol açmaktadır. Obezite ve beraberinde gelişen hastalıklar, önlenebilir halk sağlığı sorunları arasında yer almaktadır. Bu alanda alınacak önlemler, toplum sağlığı üzerinde önemli faydalar sağlayacaktır. Bu çalışma, Türkiyede çeşitli zincir marketler ve online hizmet veren marketlerde satılmakta olan içeceklerin, şeker ve tatlandırıcı içerikleri odağında değerlendirilmesi amacı ile yapılmıştır. Araştırma kapsamında Türkiyedeki 16 adet zincir markette satılan toplam 219 adet içeceğin n219 etiket bilgileri üzerinden şeker ve tatlandırıcı içerikleri değerlendirilmiştir. En yüksek şeker miktarı ortanca değerine sahip içecek türü meyve suyu 11.0 g100 mL olarak bulunmuştur. Bu türü sırasıyla meyveli içecek 9.8 g100 mL, spor içeceği 9.1 g100 mL, meyve ve sebze suyu 9.0 g100 mL ve sütlü içeceğin 8.9 g100 mL izlediği görülmüştür. Değerlendirilen içecekler arasında eklenmiş şeker, tatlandırıcı, yapay aroma, karbondioksit ve vitamin içermeyen içecek türleri; ayran, çay, doğal mineralli içecek, fermente içecek, kefir, meyve suyu, meyve ve sebze suyu, meyveli içecek, meyveli ve sebzeli içecek ile süttür. Bu çalışmada, içeceklerin etiket bilgilerinde şeker miktarı ile ilgili oldukça kısıtlı bilgi bulunduğu görülmüştür. Etiket bilgilerinde bu bilgilerin daha detaylı belirtilmesi, tüketiciyi bilgilendirme ve maksimum alınabilecek şeker miktarını hesaplama gibi sağlık önerilerine uyma açısından önem arz etmektedir. Konu ile ilgili bilim insanları, politika yapıcılar ve üreticiler bir araya gelerek bu konuda iyileştirme çalışmalarında bulunabilir.

Makale detayları

EVALUATION of SUGAR and SWEETENER CONTENTS in SOME BEVERAGES SOLD in TURKEY

Yazarlar:

Bilge Çolak | Semra Navruz Varlı

Yayıncı:

Gazi University

Ana Başlıklar:

Gıda Özellikleri | Halk Sağlığı Beslenmesi

Dergi:

Gazi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.9 Issue 3, pp.1-12

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

12/2024

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001337015

pISSN:

2548-0383

beverages

sugars

sweeteners

food labellingiçecekler

şeker

tatlandırıcılar

besin etiketleme

Sayı

Makale detayları

Yazarlar: Bilge Çolak | Semra Navruz Varlı

Yayıncı: Gazi University

Ana Başlıklar: Gıda Özellikleri | Halk Sağlığı Beslenmesi

Dergi: Gazi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.9 Issue 3, pp.1-12

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 12/2024

Belge Dili: Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.): 2001337015

pISSN: 2548-0383

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Bilge Çolak | Semra Navruz Varlı

Yayıncı:

Gazi University

Ana Başlıklar:

Gıda Özellikleri | Halk Sağlığı Beslenmesi

Dergi:

Gazi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.9 Issue 3, pp.1-12

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

12/2024

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001337015

pISSN:

2548-0383