Sugar-Sweetened Beverage and Water Intake in Relation to Diet Quality in U.S. Children.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are a major contributor to children's added sugar consumption. This study examines whether children's SSB and water intakes are associated with diet quality and total energy intake.

Methods

Using data on children aged 2-18 years from the 2009-2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, linear regression models were used to analyze SSB and water intake in relation to Healthy Eating Index 2010 (HEI-2010) scores and total energy intake. Generalized linear models were used to analyze SSB and water intake in relation to the HEI-2010 scores. Analyses were conducted including and excluding caloric contributions from SSBs and were conducted in 2016-2017.

Results

SSB intake was inversely associated with the HEI-2010 tota

SUBMITTER: Leung CW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5818294 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature