Beverage Intake Frequency Research Articles

Behavioral Correlates of Caregiver-Reported Oral Health of Children with Cleft Lip and/or Cleft Palate Ages 14 to 48 Months: An Observational Study.

To identify behaviors associated with poor caregiver-reported oral health in a population of young children with cleft palate with or without cleft lip (CP ± L). Observational cross-sectional study. U.S. Cleft Outcomes Research NETwork (CORNET) Consortium Eight hundred thirty-four caregivers of US children with CP ± L ages 14 to 48 months who provided demographic and medical information and answered 8 items on oral health behaviors (eg, sugar-sweetened beverage intake frequency, having a regular source of dental care, toothbrushing, and fluoride exposure). Caregiver-reported oral health status of the child (poor/fair vs good/very good). Logistic regression models were used to generate confounder-adjusted odds ratios (OR) and evaluate associations between oral health behaviors and caregiver-reported oral health status of the child. The mean age of children was 25.5 ± 7.5 months, 82.7% were white, and 24.1% were Hispanic/Latino. About 16.7% of caregivers reported their child's oral health as fair/poor. Children consuming 2+ servings of juice and/or sugar-sweetened beverages daily (OR: 2.18; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.2, 4.0; P = 0.011), those drinking bottled water (OR: 1.75; 95% CI: 1.0, 3.1; P = 0.049), and those consuming 1+ servings of meal replacement drinks daily (OR: 2.86; 95% CI: 1.2, 6.5; P = 0.015) had increased odds of fair/poor caregiver-reported child oral health. Sugar-sweetened beverages and meal replacement drinks, as well as bottled water intake, were associated with poorer caregiver-reported oral health for children with CP ± L. Future research should focus on ways to improve beverage-related behaviors in children with CP ± L to prevent dental diseases and promote oral health.

Relation between High-intensity Physical Activity(Work) and Beverage intake Frequency among Korean

Relation between High-intensity Physical Activity(Work) and Beverage intake Frequency among Korean

젊은 여성과 중년 여성의 차와 음료 소비 비교에 관한 연구

This study compared the differences in tea and beverage intakes of young and middle-aged women. This study investigated the preference and frequency of consumption of beverages and four teas (green tea, black tea, oolong tea, and Pu'er tea), the reasons for consumption and avoidance, and the recognition of the efficacy of green tea and black tea. The young women enjoyed coffee the most, followed by carbonated beverages. The middle-aged women enjoyed coffee the most, but milk and dairy ranked second, resulting in significant differences (p<0.001, p<0.01). In the frequency of beverage intake over the past year, the percentage of carbonated beverages (p<0.001) was significantly higher in young women, while coffee (p<0.001), milk and dairy products (p<0.05), and traditional tea (p<0.001) were significantly higher in the middle-aged women. The young women preferred black tea over green tea, and the middle-aged women preferred Pu’er tea over green tea. The middle-aged women's green tea intake rate was higher than that of the young women (p<0.05). In the young women, ‘taste’ and ‘scent’ were important in both the reasons for tea consumption and avoidance, and the proportion of health-related reasons, such as ‘health care,’ ‘diet,’ and ‘caffeine,’ was high in the middle-aged women (p<0.001). Recognition of the efficacy of green tea was significantly higher in young women than in middle-aged women in the areas of ‘health promotion,’ ‘adult disease prevention,’ ‘weight control,’ and ‘skin beauty.’ In conclusion, the tea intake rate was significantly lower than coffee in both groups. Although the young women group had a higher awareness of the efficacy of green tea than the middle-aged women group, the frequency of green tea consumption was lower, showing a difference due to age. In addition, differences appeared in the reasons for drinking tea and avoiding it between young women who value preference and middle-aged women who value health.

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) Among University Students in Klang Valley, Malaysia

Introduction: Excessive sugar consumption is a major global health concerns as it plays a significant role in the development of non-communicable diseases. Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) are a major source of added sugar in daily life that can lead to many health concerns. Understanding of the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) related to SSB intake is a key component of healthy beverage intake. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of SSBs intake and the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of university students during the recovery phase of COVID-19 in 2022. Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 176 young adults aged 18-26 years old who completed a self-administered questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of demographic and KAP data related to SSBs. Descriptive statistics were outlined, and a chi-square test was conducted to compare categorical variables. Results: Based on the frequency of beverage intake, sugar-sweetened coffee, or tea (39.8%) was the most frequently consumed SSB daily (at least once daily) while regular soft drink (52.3%) was the most consumed SSB among the participants on a weekly basis (≤6 times per week). Overall, the majority of university students had a positive attitude towards SSB intake (90.6%) but poor knowledge (51.7%) and poor practice (80.7%) levels. Gender and weight status were significantly related to the attitude and knowledge scores (p< 0.05). Conclusion: The prevalence of SSB intake among young adults should be addressed. Comprehensive education and intervention are vital to improving the knowledge and practice about proper SSB intake as part of healthy eating lifestyles.

Synthesis May Be Better than Singleness— A Cross-sectional Study on Physical Activity Environment, Food Environment and Adolescents' BMI

Objectives: To analyze the relationship between residential physical activity environment and food environment respectively and adolescent BMI level, the correlation between adolescent physical activity level and food intake behavior respectively and adolescent BMI level, as well as compare the difference of correlation between residential single physical activity environment or combined physical activity environment and adolescent BMI level, and the difference of correlation between food environment and adolescent BMI level. Methods: Based on the cross-sectional study design, a total of 1035 adolescents aged 11 to 17 years were surveyed in the urban area of Jinhua City. The final valid sample was 884 (including 411 males and 473 females) after screening, due to the methodological difficulties of the food intake frequency survey. The height and weight of the sample were measured, and the subjective perception evaluation of physical activity level, frequency of food intake, residential physical activity environment, and food environment were investigated. Results: (1) No significant difference exists in BMI between physical activity levels in the sample overall and among men, but a significant difference exists between physical activity levels among women (p<0.05). A significant difference exists in BMI between the frequencies of non-healthy food intake in the overall sample (p<0.05 or p<0.01). After differentiating by gender, there were significant differences in BMI among different frequencies of fried food, puffed food, and carbonated beverage intake among men (p<0.05 or p<0.01), and among women for different frequencies of puffed food, sugary drinks, and carbonated beverages (p<0.05 or p<0.01). (2) All indicators of physical activity environment in the residence were correlated with the physical activity level of adolescents and were significant (p<0.05 or p<0.01). The physical activity level of females compared to males was correlated with the safety of physical activity facilities and other environmental indicators in and around the residence and was significant after differentiating by gender. (3) Binary Logistic Regression results showed that when the independent variable was the combination of "physical activity and frequency of food intake", fried food (OR=1.771, p<0.05), puffed food (OR=1.762, p<0.05), and carbonated beverage intake frequency (OR=2.082, p<0.05) were risk factors for adolescent obesity. When the independent variable was a combination of "physical activity environment and food environment", fewer stray dogs roaming in and around the residence (OR=0.766, p<0.05), better physical activity venues/facilities (OR=0.661, p<0.05), and more free physical exercise areas (OR= 0.686, p < 0.01) were protective factors for adolescent obesity. Conclusion: The overall physical activity level of adolescents in Jinhua urban area was low and the frequency of unhealthy food intake was high. The differences between groups with different unhealthy food intake frequencies were significant. There were significant correlations between physical activity environment and physical activity level of adolescents, and food environment and frequency of unhealthy food intake of adolescents. A better physical activity environment and food environment in and around the residence contributed to adolescents showing relatively lower BMI levels. Female adolescents need to pay more attention to the combined effect of "physical activity environment and food environment" in obesity prevention and control, compared with male adolescents.

The association between beverage consumption pattern and dental problems in Iranian adolescents: a cross sectional study

BackgroundWith regard to the increasing consumption rates of unhealthy beverages among adolescents, the main purpose of the present study was to determine the association between beverage intake pattern and dental caries and tooth erosion in this age group.MethodsA total sample of 600 adolescents was recruited in this study using a multistage cluster random sampling method in the city of Kerman, in the southeast of Iran, in 2017. Then, the Decayed, Missed and Filled Teeth (DMFT) index and the Tooth Wear Index (TWI) were registered for each participant. A Beverage Frequency Questionnaire was also employed to estimate typical beverage intake frequency. Correspondingly, negative binominal regression and logistic regression were performed to determine the independent variables associated with the DMFT index and the TWI.ResultsThe findings revealed that the highest consumed beverage in daily living was tea in both genders, followed by sweetened soft beverages, as well as milk and kefir/yogurt drink. The results of the DMFT index were also significantly different in participants that had never consumed milk compared with those who had used milk on a daily basis. Moreover, the DMFT index in participants who had never consumed sweetened soft beverages was 39%, less than those who had had a daily intake of such beverages. Also, the chance of tooth erosion for participants who had never used sweetened soft beverages was 94%, lower than that in daily consumers.ConclusionsThe results of this study revealed that adolescents had an unhealthy beverage intake pattern. Furthermore, milk consumption was beneficial to dental caries, whereas use of soft drinks associated with more dental caries and tooth erosion.

High sugar-sweetened beverage intake frequency is associated with smoking, irregular meal intake and higher serum uric acid in Taiwanese adolescents.

Types of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) can differ greatly between countries, with greater consumption of sweetened tea in Asia. This study aimed to understand changes in SSB consumption by adolescents in Taiwan over 18 years and their association with demographic characteristics and clinical outcome. This study used survey data from the 1993-1996 and 2010-2011 Nutrition and Health Surveys in Taiwan. Participants were high school students aged 13 to 18 years. Data were weighted and analysed using SUDAAN 11.0 and SAS 9.4. Participants were asked about intake frequencies of SSB and were grouped into four different SSB intake groups based on the combination of high or low frequency (including moderate frequency) of intake of sweetened tea and soda/sports/energy drinks. Results indicated over 99% of teens reported having at least one SSB in the past week. Smoking status was significantly associated with SSB intake types with high tea intake (high tea and low soda (HL) group, OR 7·56, P < 0·001; high tea and high soda (HH) group, OR 9·96, P < 0·001). After adjustment for potential confounders, adolescents in the low tea and high soda (LH) group (β = 0·05, P = 0·034) had significantly higher mean serum uric acid values. In conclusion, sugary tea remains the SSB of choice for Taiwanese adolescents. Those with a frequent intake of soda/sports/energy drinks had a higher chance of being hyperuricaemic.

Wine and beer within a moderate alcohol intake is associated with higher levels of HDL-c and adiponectin

The scientific evidence available on the association between moderate alcohol intake and levels of blood cardiometabolic markers is still inconsistent and difficult to interpret for future disease prevention. However, we hypothesize that moderate consumption of alcohol is associated with lower levels of inflammation markers and higher levels of protective cardiometabolic markers. Thus, this work aimed to examine the associations of moderate alcohol intake and the type of alcoholic beverage with metabolic and inflammatory biomarkers. An observational, cross-sectional study including 143 apparently healthy adults 55 years of age and older was performed. Interviewer-administered questionnaires were used to collect information on alcoholic beverage intake frequency, food frequency, physical activity, socioeconomic status, diseases and medications, and other health-related habits. Three groups were established prior to recruitment: (1) abstainers and occasional consumers (ABS, n = 54); (2) beer consumers (BEER ≥80% of total alcohol intake; n = 40), and (3) mixed beverage consumers (MIXED; n = 49). Univariate analysis of variance models, adjusted for confounding factors and covariables, were performed. High-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-c) and sP-selectin were significantly higher in the MIXED group than in the ABS group, and adiponectin was higher in the MIXED group compared to the BEER group. All alcohol consumers also had higher mean platelet volume values compared to ABS. In linear regression analyses, HDL-c, sP-selectin, and adiponectin were positively associated with wine intake (g/d) (P < .001, P = .014, and P = .017, respectively); and mean platelet volume, with beer intake (P = .017). In conclusion, this cross-sectional study showed that moderate alcohol intake is associated with higher levels of HDL-c and adiponectin compared to those in abstainers, which are mainly explained by wine intake.

Evaluation of a 24-Hour Caffeine Intake Assessment Compared with Urinary Biomarkers of Caffeine Intake among Young Adults in Canada

BackgroundCaffeine is a widely consumed stimulant, and caffeine-containing products are increasingly available on the market. Few tools are available to capture caffeine intake, particularly among young adults. To estimate caffeine consumption in the previous 24 hours, the 24-Hour Caffeine Intake Recall (CIR-24) was modeled after the Automated Self-Administered 24-Hour Dietary Assessment Tool, using a brand-specific database of caffeine-containing foods, beverages, and supplements. ObjectiveTo evaluate the accuracy of the CIR-24 compared with caffeine concentration biomarkers in urine and a caffeinated beverage intake frequency screener (CBQ) designed to assess usual intake among a young adult population in Canada. Design/participantsIn all, 79 young adults, aged 18 to 29 years, provided 24-hour urine samples and completed the CIR-24 and CBQ. Main outcome measuresExcretion for caffeine and eight caffeine metabolites were quantified from urine samples using high-performance liquid chromatography-polarity switching electrospray ionization-tandem quadrupole mass spectrometry with stable isotope-labeled internal standards. Statistical analyses performedPearson correlations and weighted κ coefficients were calculated for the self-report tools and caffeine biomarkers. ResultsThe CIR-24 was significantly positively associated with all caffeine biomarkers (rp=0.28 to 0.52, κ=0.39 to 0.59), and the CBQ was significantly positively associated with all but one biomarker (rp=0.21 to 0.40, κ=0.32 to 0.45). The CIR-24 yielded a higher mean intake of caffeine than the CBQ. There was strong linear correlation between the CIR-24 and CBQ (rp=0.60, P<0.001), but poor agreement in absolute caffeine consumed (t=2.83, P=0.006); quartile ranking concordance was 0.44 (P<0.001). The CIR-24 performed better than the CBQ across all biomarkers in both linear correlation and quartile ranking. ConclusionsAlthough both the CIR-24 and CBQ performed reasonably well in capturing caffeine intake compared with urinary biomarkers of caffeine consumption, the CIR-24 had stronger agreement than the CBQ. The results suggest that the CIR-24 is a promising tool for evaluating caffeine intake among this population.

Association of sugar-sweetened beverage intake frequency and asthma among U.S. adults, 2013

ObjectivesSugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) intake among U.S. adults is associated with obesity and type 2 diabetes. An association between SSB intake and asthma has been shown among U.S. children and Australian adults, but scant published information exists for U.S. adults. We examined associations between SSB intake and current asthma among U.S. adults, and the role of obesity in this association. MethodsWe analyzed 2013 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data for 146,990 adults (≥18years) from 23 states and the District of Columbia. We used multivariable logistic regression to estimate associations between current asthma and frequency (none, <1 time/day, once/day, ≥2 times/day) of SSB intake (soda, fruit drink, sweet tea, and sports/energy drink). SSB intake was measured using two questions. Covariates included age, sex, race/ethnicity, education, and smoking. Obesity, based on self-reported height and weight, was assessed as an effect modifier. ResultsOverall, 9.1% of adults reported current asthma: 8.5% of adults who did not consume SSBs had current asthma vs 12.1% of adults who consumed SSBs ≥2 times/day. There was no difference in asthma prevalence with SSB intake <1 time/day (8.7%) or once/day (8.7%). Among non-obese adults, the odds of having current asthma were higher among those who consumed SSBs ≥2 times/day (aOR=1.66, 95%CI=1.39, 1.99) than non-SSB consumers. However, SSB intake frequency was not associated with asthma among obese adults. ConclusionsFrequent SSB consumption was associated with asthma among non-obese adults. Research on asthma prevention should further consider the potential adverse effects of high SSB intake among U.S. adults.

Association of Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Intake Frequency and Asthma Among US Adults

Association of Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Intake Frequency and Asthma Among US Adults

Intake Behavior Regarding Beverages according to Dietary Lifestyles of University Students

The purpose of this study was to categorize dietary lifestyles and analyze intake behavior regarding beverages according to lifestyles of 276 university students in Yeungnam region. Frequency analysis, factor analysis, cluster analysis, reliability analysis, one-way analysis of variance, and χ² tests were conducted using SPSS V.21.0. In the factor analysis, dietary lifestyles were categorized into one of five factors: health-seeking type, popularity-seeking type, safety-seeking type, economy-seeking type and convenience-seeking type. According to cluster analysis, respondents were divided into four groups: convenience-seeking group, wellbeing-seeking group, popularity-seeking group, and indifference group. Chi-square tests showed that there were significant differences in gender, grade, dwelling status, and monthly allowance according to the four dietary lifestyle groups. The level of dietary habits and percentage of correct answers related to beverages of the wellbeing-seeking group were highest among the four groups. The frequency of beverage intake was significantly different for carbonated drinks, milk and dairy products, and sport drinks according to dietary lifestyle groups. In addition, for beverage preference, there were significant differences in carbonated drinks, sport drinks, tea and functional drinks according to dietary lifestyle groups.

Nocturia in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia: evaluating the significance of ageing, co-morbid illnesses, lifestyle and medical therapy in treatment outcome in real life practice

Aim: The aim of study was to evaluate the influence of ageing, lifestyle, and co morbid illnesses on treatment outcome of nocturia among men with BPH.Methods: Patients with BPH on medical therapy of least 6 months and up to 48 months were interviewed. Nocturia episodes, co morbid illnesses, beverage intake frequency, medications and work history were documented. Body Mass Index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), prostate volume, and prostate specific antigen (PSA) were recorded. Treatment failure is defined as persistent nocturia despite on medical therapy for BPH.Results: In 156 patients, the prevalence of nocturia was 96.7% while nocturia of 2 or more was 85.9%. Factors associated with treatment failure was older age (p < 0.01), usage of diuretics (p = 0.03), and antimuscarinics (p < 0.01), while active working status (p < 0.01), use of desmopression (p = 0.01), and increased coffee intake (p = 0.02) were associated with nocturia improvement. Co-morbid illnesses, obesity, WC, alcohol intake, PSA, prostate volume, and use of BPH medical therapy did not influence treatment outcome.Conclusion: Advancing age has a significance negative outcome on nocturia treatment, while standard BPH medical therapy and co morbid illnesses have an insignificant impact. However, alleviation of bothersome symptoms is possible with the understanding of its patho-physiology and individual-based approach to treatment and expected outcome.

Reproducibility of self-administered questionnaire in epidemiological surveys.

We evaluated the reproducibility of data on intake frequency of 33 food items, beverage intake frequency of 3 items, drinking and smoking habits, and past history of 10 diseases obtained from a self-administered questionnaire. The survey subjects consisted of 263 aged 39 to 79 years individuals in the general population. After about one year interval these subjects consecutively participated in two surveys and were unintentionally requested to answer to the same questionnaire. The means of percent exact agreements for 33 food items were 48.4% in all, 42.7% in males and 49.4% in females. The means of their percent agreements within one category difference were 85.4% in all, 83.3% in males and 85.8% in females. The reproducibility of beverage intake frequency was the highest in green tea, followed in order by black tea and coffee. The percent exact agreements were 85.4% in males and 81.8% in females for drinking habit, 87.5% in males and 99.0% in females for smoking habit, and 93.7% in males and 97.2% in females for past history. The reproducibility of the self-administered questionnaire was the highest in past history, followed in order by smoking habit, drinking habit and dietary habit. The values of reproducibility were higher in females than in males except for drinking habit. Although reduction of categories was needed to improve the reproducibility, the obtained values from the self-administered questionnaire were sufficiently high for epidemiological studies.