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Science (New York, N.Y.)
|May 24, 1963
Summary
Children
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Nutrition
- Public Health
Background:
- Assessing daily fluid intake in children is crucial for growth and development.
- Understanding tap water consumption is vital for public health initiatives like water fluoridation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To estimate daily total fluid intake and tap water consumption in children across diverse US geographic locations.
- To inform fluoridation programs by analyzing children's tap water intake patterns.
Main Methods:
- Conducted observational studies in four distinct US geographic areas.
- Collected data on daily fluid intake and specifically tap water consumption in children of various ages.
Main Results:
- Total fluid intake generally increased with age in children.
- Tap water consumption, as a proportion of total fluid intake, decreased with age.
- Even older children rarely consumed more than 500 ml (approximately 1 pint) of tap water daily.
Conclusions:
- Children's fluid intake patterns vary with age and location.
- The limited tap water consumption by children has significant implications for the effectiveness of water fluoridation strategies.
- Public health strategies should consider these consumption levels when implementing fluoridation programs.
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