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Limitations of data on fluid intake.

Victor L Fulgoni1

  • 1Nutrition Impact, LLC, 9725 D Drive North, Battle Creek, MI 49014, USA. vic3rd@aol.com

Journal of the American College of Nutrition
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Summary

Ethnic differences significantly impact water intake from foods, beverages, and plain water. Non-Hispanic black children and adults generally consumed less water from these sources compared to other ethnic groups.

Area of Science:

  • Nutrition Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Dietary Reference Intakes offer data on total water, beverage, and food water intake.
  • Limited details were provided on the analyses behind these water intake figures.
  • Variations in total water intake were linked to gender, age, body size, activity, and climate.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate variations in water intake from foods, beverages, and plain water.
  • To analyze water consumption patterns within different ethnic groups.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES), 1999-2002.
  • Examined water intake from both food and beverages, as well as plain water consumption.

Main Results:

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  • Non-Hispanic black children (4-18 years) showed lower intake from food/beverages and plain water compared to white and Hispanic children.
  • Adult non-Hispanic whites had higher intake from food/beverages than Hispanics and Others.
  • Adult non-Hispanic blacks had lower intake from food/beverages and plain water compared to non-Hispanic whites and Others, with similar plain water intake to Hispanics.

    • Conclusions:

    • Ethnic background is a significant factor influencing water intake patterns.
    • Further research on water intake variation should incorporate ethnic differences.