Fluid consumption pattern and hydration among 8-14 years-old children
Dimitris Bougatsas1, Giannis Arnaoutis1, Demosthenes B Panagiotakos1
1Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Harokopio University, Athens, Greece.
European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
|December 15, 2017
Summary
Drinking water and milk is linked to better hydration in children. Conversely, consuming regular soda and other sugary drinks is associated with poorer hydration, as measured by urine osmolality.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Nutrition
- Hydration Science
- Dietary Pattern Analysis
Background:
- Children's fluid intake is crucial for meeting hydration needs.
- The impact of various fluid types on children's hydration status is not well understood.
- Understanding fluid intake patterns can inform public health recommendations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify distinct fluid intake patterns in children.
- To investigate the association between these fluid intake patterns and hydration status.
- To utilize 24-hour urine osmolality as a biomarker for hydration.
Main Methods:
- Factor analysis was used to derive fluid intake patterns from self-reported consumption of six fluid categories.
- 210 healthy children (105 girls) participated, recording fluid intake over two days.
- Urine osmolality was measured on the second day to assess hydration levels.
Main Results:
- Six fluid consumption patterns were identified.
- A pattern characterized by water and milk intake was significantly associated with lower urine osmolality (indicating better hydration).
- A pattern involving regular soda and other drinks (excluding water) was linked to higher urine osmolality (indicating poorer hydration).
Conclusions:
- Fluid intake patterns significantly influence hydration status in children.
- Promoting water and milk consumption may enhance hydration.
- Reducing intake of regular soda and other non-water beverages could improve children's hydration.
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