Sociodemographic characteristics and beverage intake of children who drink tap water.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tap water provides a calorie-free, no-cost, environmentally friendly beverage option, yet only some youth drink it.

Purpose

To examine sociodemographic characteristics, weight status, and beverage intake of those aged 1-19 years who drink tap water.

Methods

National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data (2005-2010) were used to examine factors associated with tap water consumption. A comparison was made of beverage intake among tap water consumers and nonconsumers, by age, race/ethnicity, and income.

Results

Tap water consumption was more prevalent among school-aged children (OR=1.85, 95% CI=1.47, 2.33, for those aged 6-11 years; OR=1.85, 95% CI=1.32, 2.59, for those aged 12-19 years) as compared to those aged 1-2 years. Tap water intake was l

SUBMITTER: Patel AI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4452285 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature