Consumption of SSBs has increased worldwide.7 Soda consumption in
the United States peaked in 2000; but new SSBs have emerged. As of
2006, youth SSB consumption had fallen slightly from its all-time high,
but adult SSB consumption continues to increase.8 In 2006 youth
consumed, on average for each age cohort, from 104 to 269 calories
per day from SSBs, rising from age 2 to 18. Adults consumed on
average 265–93 calories per day from SSBs, decreasing by age cohort from 19 to 60 and over.8 Global consumption rates are not as high, but
are increasing similarly.