Abstract
Drinking of beverages is often studied from the perspective of fluid intake or nutritional input, but rarely in terms of the nature and type of the drinks consumed. Yet the choice of drinks consumed is highly influenced by contexts relating to social, behavioral and psycho-emotional factors that are specific for each type of beverage, the associated setting, and the individual. To analyze this, we conductedtwo quantitativesurveys regarding beverage consumption with two samples representative of the French population that had a similar size and age group (20 – 54 years of age). Drinking categories were defined and analyzed by Principal Components Analysis according to two axes (non-alcoholic soft drinks – alcoholic and hot drinks – fruit juice). The benefit sought for each type of beverage and the circumstances associated with a specific type of beverage (social experience) were identified, and this allowed each type of beverage to be clearly categorized. These findings provide new perspectives in terms of educational and public health strategies.
Highlights
The consumption of beverages is often neglected in studies of food intake and nutrition
The common trends revealed by these studies from various Western countries mainly come down to the gender-based differences in consumption[5] or the individual’s or family’s socioeconomic status.[6]
The context of beverage consumption and factors influencing the choice of beverages are of particular relevance, few studies have addressed this.[7]
Summary
The consumption of beverages is often neglected in studies of food intake and nutrition. Is what is drunk less relevant than what is eaten? There have long been many studies of beverage consumption in the context of at-risk behavior,[1] age-related vulnerabilities[2,3,4] and chronic diseases.[4] In previous decades many studies were performed on food behavior and dietary habits in order to define dietary patterns. The context of beverage consumption and factors influencing the choice of beverages are of particular relevance, few studies have addressed this.[7] Yet these factors underlie drinking behaviors, and could help explain the type of LECERF et al, Curr. Nutr Food Sci Jour., Vol 7(1), 112-127 (2019)
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