Associations Between Perceived Tap Water Safety and Dietary Outcomes Among US Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Water safety and insecurity in the United States are growing public health concerns. Apprehension about water safety may impact consumption and use in food preparation, yet associations between water insecurity indicators and nutrition outcomes remain understudied.

Objective

The aim of this study was to evaluate associations between water safety perceptions and diet quality and intake frequency of dietary components among US adults, and to assess how these associations vary with sociodemographic variables and cooking behaviors at home.

Design

A cross-sectional online survey was conducted.

Participants/setting

Adults aged 18 years and older living across the United States (n = 4096) completed an online survey in November 2023.

Main outcome measures

SUBMITTER: Slotnick MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12632198 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature