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  • Pediatric Nutrition and Cognition
  • Neuroscience of Executive Functions
  • Childhood Health and Development

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  • Cognitive control (executive function) is crucial for goal-directed behavior and adapting to environmental changes.
  • Previous studies show aerobic fitness and obesity impact childhood cognitive control, but water intake's role is understudied.
  • This research focuses on the link between total water consumption and cognitive control in 8-9-year-old children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between total water intake and cognitive control in prepubertal children.
  • To specifically examine how water consumption relates to inhibitory control, a key aspect of executive function.

Main Methods:

  • Sixty-three children aged 8-9 years performed a modified flanker task to measure inhibitory control.
  • Dietary intake, including total water from all sources, was assessed using 3-day food records.
  • Statistical analyses controlled for age, IQ, socioeconomic status, weight status, and aerobic fitness.

Main Results:

  • Children with higher total water intake demonstrated shorter reaction times on the flanker task.
  • Increased water intake (%TW) was negatively correlated with reaction time interference, indicating better inhibition.
  • These findings suggest a direct relationship between water consumption and the ability to maintain focus under demanding conditions.

Conclusions:

  • Water intake is associated with enhanced cognitive control, particularly inhibitory function, in children.
  • Higher water consumption correlates with an improved capacity to sustain task performance when inhibitory demands increase.
  • Further research is warranted to elucidate the underlying mechanisms connecting water intake and childhood cognitive control.