Consumption of different types of fluids in Hungarian adults.

Abstract

Introduction: Water is involved in practically all functions of the human body and plays an important role in life and health. The type of fluid intake has an impact on daily calorie intake. Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the frequency of consumption of different types of fluids in adults. Method: A total of 1,058 adults (496 men and 562 women) aged 18-85 were recruited from South Hungary. The information on the quality of fluid intake was collected using food and fluid frequency questionnaire. Results: The main part of daily fluid consumption was water in 76.9% of the study population. A total of almost 50% never drink milk or any other fluid dairy products. Consumption of sweet regular beverages and alcoholic drinks (beer, wine and hard liquor) was significantly higher in men than in women (p<0.05). 63% of women choose yogurt several times a week or more often than men (p<0.05). 74% of subjects consumed coffee. Conclusions: The biggest part of total fluid intake is water. Differences in the pattern of fluid consumption were observed between genders. Men were at a greater risk than women of unnecessary energy intake from sugar and alcohol.