Objective To explore changes in sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) intake from 2002 to 2022 among Beijing adults. Methods Data were obtained from the Beijing subset of the Chinese Nutrition and Health Surveillance (2002, 2010–2013, 2015–2017 and 2022). SSB intake was assessed via 12-month Food Frequency Questionnaire. Binary logistic and linear regression were fitted with survey year included as both linear and quadratic terms to examine nonlinear patterns. Results A total of 7261 adults from four waves were included. After adjustments for demographic characteristics, prevalence of SSB intake exhibited a potential non-monotonic pattern ( β linear > 0, β quadratic 0; P < 0.05) was observed for daily SSB intake levels among both the total population and consumers. Estimates decreased from 59.7 ml (mL) and 172.6 mL in 2002 to a nadir in 2015–2017 (32.8 mL and 73.5 mL, respectively), and increased to 64.4 mL and 144.0 mL in 2022. Conclusions Divergent patterns in prevalence and levels of SSB intake may point toward an increased consumption among existing consumers in Beijing.
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