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Selected beverage consumption patterns among Mormon and non-Mormon populations from the same geographic location
The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
|July 1, 1977
Summary
Mormon households consume less coffee, tea, and beer, but more milk and water daily compared to non-Mormons. This beverage consumption pattern reflects adherence to religious dietary doctrines.
Area of Science:
- Dietary Science
- Sociology of Religion
- Public Health
Background:
- Understanding beverage consumption patterns is crucial for public health.
- Religious groups often exhibit distinct dietary habits due to cultural and doctrinal influences.
- Previous studies suggested unique dietary practices among Mormons.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate and compare the daily beverage consumption patterns of Mormon and non-Mormon households.
- To determine if beverage intake habits align with known religious doctrines.
Main Methods:
- A mail questionnaire survey was employed.
- Data collected from households in Utah and southern Idaho.
- Beverage consumption data analyzed for two distinct demographic groups: Mormons and non-Mormons.
Main Results:
- Significant differences in beverage intake were observed between Mormons and non-Mormons.
- Mormons showed a lower consumption of coffee, tea, and beer.
- Mormons demonstrated a higher daily intake of milk and water.
Conclusions:
- A high adherence to Church doctrine influences the beverage consumption habits of Mormons.
- The findings support previous preliminary studies on Mormon dietary habits.
- Beverage choices among Mormons are significantly shaped by religious beliefs.