Association between Dietary Self-Perception and Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption Among Young Adults Latinas

Key Points

• The research aims to investigate the relationship between dietary self-perception and sugar consumption from beverages among young adult Latinas.
• Surveyed dietary self-perception among young adult Latinas
• Measured consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages
• Analyzed perceptions versus actual sugar intake
• Young Latinas with a healthy diet perception consumed more added sugar than recommended
• Findings suggest a gap in perception versus actual sugar intake levels
• Public health messaging is needed to address misconceptions about hidden sugars