High consumption of energy-dense nutrient-poor foods among low-income groups in the Mississippi Delta and Alabama

Objective: To assess the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) and other energy-dense nutrient-poor (EDNP) foods in two Southern low-income communities targeted by the Balance Calories Initiative, a campaign by the top-three American beverage companies intended to reduce the consumption of sugary beverages by 20 % over 10 years. Design: We conducted self-administered intercept surveys in front of food retail outlets between August and...