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Pasifika solutions to reduce sugary drink consumption

Year:
2015
Duration:
38 months
Approved budget:
$300,000.00
Researchers:
Dr Gerhard Sundborn
Health issue:
Nutrition
Proposal type:
Sir Thomas Davis Te Patu Kite Rangi Ariki Health Research Fellowship
Lay summary
This research project consists of three studies that look at Pasifika solutions to reducing sugar sweetened beverage consumption in Pasifika youth particularly. These projects include a policy-based approach in schools, a school-based social marketing pilot study, and a qualitative investigation into the emergence of a official ban on soft drinks in the island nation of Tokelau.