Contribution of non-alcoholic beverages and frozen desserts in the daily sugars intake of adolescents / Contribuição de bebidas não alcoólicas e gelados comestíveis na ingestão diária de açúcares por adolescentes

Abstract

ABSTRACTMost adolescents have a rich in calories and nutrient-deficient diet, mainly due to the intake of fat and sugar added foods. This work evaluated the sugar content of sweetened beverages and frozen desserts along with their contribution to daily sugar consumption. 11 samples of juices and nectars, 22 of liquid chocolate, 19 of chocolate powder and 17 of frozen desserts were analyzed. The contribution of these foods to the recommended daily sugar consumption was calculated based on the adolescent average total energetic intake and the food servings described on the RDC 359/2003 regulation. Juices, nectars and liquid chocolate presented higher sugar concentrations, 459 and 408 kJ, respectively. Powdered chocolate and frozen desserts measured energetic content were 289 and 221 kJ, respectively. The recommended intake of liquid chocolates, juices and nectars are two and three servings, respectively, resulting in contributions of 816 and 1360 kJ, which represents 97% and 162% of the daily reference values. The obtained results can be used to guide future revisions of the RDC 359/2003 regulation as well as the choice of priority foods for sugar reduction