Teens' sugar fix under fire: new coaching program aims to slash added sugar
NCT ID NCT07027865
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a 12-week health coaching program called Sip & Snack Better to help teens aged 12-16 reduce added sugar intake. Thirty teens and their parents participated, with some receiving coaching and others a tech-only comparison. The study also tested a new breath, blood, and hair test to measure sugar intake more accurately.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Sip & Snack Better (SSB) health coaching program
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could offer a practical way to help teens cut added sugar and improve diet quality.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed feasibility study with only 30 participants. Results may not apply to all teens, and the biomarker needs further validation.
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Center for Obesity Research and Education
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19140, United States