scholarly journals Water and Beverage Consumption among a Nationally Representative Sample of Children and Adolescents in the United Arab Emirates

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 2110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Habiba I. Ali ◽  
Ayesha S. Al Dhaheri ◽  
Fadima Elmi ◽  
Shu Wen Ng ◽  
Sahar Zaghloul ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Safety ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Water Intake ◽  
Water Consumption ◽  
Representative Sample ◽  
Institute Of Medicine ◽  
Total Water ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Total Water Intake

There are limited studies examining water consumption among individuals in hot climates. We assessed the daily total water intake from plain water, other beverages, and food in a nationally representative sample of children and adolescents aged 6–18 years in the United Arab Emirates. Total water intake was compared against the recommendations of the Institute of Medicine and the European Food Safety Authority. Sociodemographic information, 24 h dietary recall, physical activity levels, and anthropometric data were collected from 527 participants. The mean ± SE of total water intake was 1778.4 ± 33.8 mL/day. Plain drinking water was the largest contributor to total water intake (51.6%), followed by food (27.3%). Sugar-sweetened beverages constituted 13.9% of water intake. The proportion of participants who met the Institute of Medicine recommendations ranged from 15% (males aged 14–18) to 25% (children aged 6–8). The proportion of participants who met the European Food Safety Authority recommendations ranged from 31% (females aged 14–18) to 36% (males aged 14–18). The water-to-energy ratio was 1.0–1.15 L/1000 kcal, meeting recommendations. The majority of participants failed to meet water intake recommendations, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to promote increased water consumption among children and adolescents.

Total water intake and its contributors in infants and young children

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-32
Author(s):  
Jean-Pierre Chouraqui ◽  
Simon N. Thornton ◽  
Louise Seconda ◽  
Stavros A. Kavouras
Keyword(s):  
Young Children ◽  
Water Intake ◽  
Water Consumption ◽  
Consumption Pattern ◽  
Plain Water ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Total Water ◽  
Beverage Consumption ◽  
Infants And Young Children ◽  
Total Water Intake

Abstract Hydration is a particular concern for infants and young children due to their greater risk of dehydration. However, studies on their water intakes are scarce. The current survey aimed to analyze total water intake (TWI) in non-breastfed children aged 0.5-35 months compared to the adequate intake (AI) for the same age group set by the EFSA and to examine the different contributors to TWI as well as beverage consumption patterns. Nationally representative data from the Nutri-Bébé cross-sectional survey were used to assess food, beverage, and plain water consumption by age group over three non-consecutive days. With age, median TWI in 1,035 children increased from 732 to 1010 mL/d, without differences between sex, but with a great inter-individual variation, and the percentage of children who did not meet the AI increased from 10% to 88%. Median weight-related TWI decreased from 136.6 to 69.0 mL/kg/d. Among infants, 90% had a ratio of water/energy below the AI, similarly for about 75% of toddlers. Milk and milk products were the main contributors to TWI, while the part of plain water increased gradually to be 25% in the older toddlers, half of which was tap water. The beverage consumption pattern varied in types and timing, with little consumption of juices and sweetened beverages. Vegetables and fruits accounted for 20% of TWI after the age of 6 months. These initial results, showing strong discrepancies between actual and recommended water intakes in young children, should help identify ways to increase children’s water consumption.

scholarly journals EFFECTS OF LOW FLUCTUATING TEMPERATURES ON FARM ANIMALS: II. INFLUENCE OF AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE ON WATER INTAKE OF LACTATING HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN COWS

1958 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. A. MacDonald ◽  
J. M. Bell
Keyword(s):  
Water Intake ◽  
Water Consumption ◽  
Free Water ◽  
Ambient Air ◽  
Total Water ◽  
Holstein Friesian ◽  
Cent Level ◽  
Fluctuating Temperatures ◽  
Total Water Intake ◽  
Friesian Cows

The effects of low fluctuating temperatures on water intake and on the ratios of water intake to various other factors are reported. Six mature lactating Holstein-Friesian cows were confined in stanchions for three 14-day experimental periods during which temperatures, measured in degree-hours per day (d-h/day), ranged from 110 to 1152 and daily minimum ambient air temperatures (DMAAT) varied from 0° to 38° F. An interim period of approximately 14 days separated each test period. Each cow received hay ad libitum and concentrates were fed according to level of milk production and live weight. Each cow was watered individually five times daily and water consumption was recorded.Correlations of free water consumption and total water intake with both d-h/day and DMAAT were significant at the 2 per cent level in each case. Regressions of free water consumption and total water intake during the subsequent day on d-h/day were both significant at the 3 per cent level but regressions of the same factors on DMAAT were only significant at the 8 per cent level for free water consumption during the subsequent day and the 9 per cent level for total water intake during the subsequent day. Low fluctuating temperatures did not affect any of the ratios analysed to a significant extent. Thus, as d-h/day increased and DMAAT decreased, water intake increased. The increases were concomitant with increased feedstuffs intakes.Results of this study support Adolph’s hypothesis that the water requirement of mammals is roughly one millilitre per Calorie of heat produced. Temperature had no significant effect on this ratio. The correlation between water intake and caloric intake was significant at the 2 per cent level.Thermal stress effects experienced by the cows in response to temperature changes appeared to be dissipated within 24 hours, or overshadowed by the more immediate effects of the environment the following day.

scholarly journals Hydration status, body composition, and anxiety status in aeronautical military personnel from Spain: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alejandra Carretero-Krug ◽  
Natalia Úbeda ◽  
Carlos Velasco ◽  
Juan Medina-Font ◽  
Trinidad Trujillo Laguna ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Water Balance ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Water Intake ◽  
Military Personnel ◽  
Hydration Status ◽  
Total Water ◽  
Percentage Of Body Fat ◽  
Urine Color ◽  
Total Water Intake

Abstract Background An adequate hydration status is critical to ensure efficiency during mental and physical activities. Our goal was to assess the hydration status of a Spanish group of aeronautical military men and to determine the association of hydration status with body composition and anxiety. Methods A total of 188 men were evaluated through a validated hydration questionnaire, anthropometric and biochemical parameters, and an anxiety questionnaire. Based on these methods, the criteria of hydration were established. Results Of the total sample, 81% met the hydration criteria (urine color = well hydrated, water balance ≥ 0 ml, and total water intake/weight ≥ 35 ml/kg), and 19% did not meet the hydration criteria (urine color = not sufficiently hydrated or dehydrated, water balance < 0 ml, and total water intake/weight < 35 ml/kg). Subjects not meeting the hydration criteria had lower urine pH, negative water balance, and lower water intake. The latter also had higher anxiety status (score = 4 vs. 3, P = 0.026), weight [(84.7 ± 10.5) vs. (80.5 ± 10.2) kg], body mass index [(26.3 ± 3.1) vs. (25.2 ± 2.8)]kg/m2, body fat [(22.3 ± 5.6) vs. (18.3 ± 6.5)] %, urine specific gravity, and urine color. Using a logistic binary regression model, hydration status was related significantly with the percentage of body fat (P = 0.004), but no relation was found with age, comorbidities, or medications. Furthermore, total water intake/weight was positively correlated with percentage of body water (r = 0.357, P = 0.000) and negatively with body fat (kg) (r = − 0.427, P = 0.000), percentage of body fat (r = − 0.405, P = 0.000), and waist/hip ratio (r = − 0.223, P = 0.002). Based on a linear regression model, total water intake/weight was related significantly with percentage of body fat (P = 0.001) and percentage of body water content (P = 0.035). No relation was found, however, with waist/hip ratio, age, comorbidities, or medications. Conclusions These findings all suggest a relationship between hydration status and body composition but also set the bases for future studies that relate hydration status and anxiety status. These results can be used to improve the hydration status and body composition of military personnel.

scholarly journals The role of obesity in the relation between total water intake and urine osmolality in US adults, 2009–2012

2016 ◽  
Vol 104 (6) ◽  
pp. 1554-1561 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asher Y Rosinger ◽  
Hannah G Lawman ◽  
Lara J Akinbami ◽  
Cynthia L Ogden
Keyword(s):  
Water Intake ◽  
Urine Osmolality ◽  
Total Water ◽  
Total Water Intake

scholarly journals A cross-over study comparing an online versus a paper 7-day food record: focus on total water intake data and participant’s perception of the records

2015 ◽  
Vol 54 (S2) ◽  
pp. 27-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Monnerie ◽  
L. G. Tavoularis ◽  
I. Guelinckx ◽  
P. Hebel ◽  
T. Boisvieux ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Intake ◽  
Total Water ◽  
Food Record ◽  
Total Water Intake

scholarly journals Consumptions of plain water, moisture in foods and beverages, and total water in relation to dietary micronutrient intakes and serum nutrient profiles among US adults

2014 ◽  
Vol 18 (7) ◽  
pp. 1180-1186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meng Yang ◽  
Ock K Chun
Keyword(s):  
Water Intake ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Plain Water ◽  
Total Water ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Negatively Associated ◽  
Health And Nutrition ◽  
The Us ◽  
Nutrient Profiles ◽  
Total Water Intake

AbstractObjectiveTo investigate water contributors in relation to dietary and serum micronutrient profiles.DesignA cross-sectional study. The main exposures were water contributors. Selected dietary and serum micronutrient levels were outcome measures.SettingsThe US population and its subgroups.SubjectsUS adults (n 2691) aged ≥20 years from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2005–2006.ResultsThe daily mean total water intake was 3·1 (se 0·047) litres, with 68 % of adults consuming below the Adequate Intake level. Total water intake was higher in adults with higher BMI and physical activity, those taking dietary supplements and alcohol consumers (P < 0·05). Plain water intake was positively associated with food moisture and negatively with beverage moisture (P < 0·001). Beverage moisture was negatively associated with food moisture (P < 0·001). In multivariate regression analyses, plain water and food moisture intakes were positively associated with Fe, Ca, vitamins A, B, C, E and K and carotenoid intakes (P < 0·05). However, beverage moisture was unrelated to Ca, niacin and vitamin B6 intakes, and negatively associated with Fe, vitamin A, folate, vitamins C, E and K and carotenoid intakes (P < 0·05). Concentrations of serum vitamins A and C and carotenoids increased with plain water and food moisture intakes (P < 0·05) but decreased (P < 0·01) or were unrelated to beverage moisture intake.ConclusionsVarious contributors of total water intake differed in their associations with dietary and serum micronutrient profiles in US adults. The study provides evidence of plain water benefits on micronutrient adequacy over beverages.

Sexual Abuse and Assault in a Large National Sample of Children and Adolescents

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 203-214 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ateret Gewirtz-Meydan ◽  
David Finkelhor
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Representative Sample ◽  
National Sample ◽  
Children And Youth ◽  
Telephone Interviews ◽  
Police Reports ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Victimization Questionnaire ◽  
Children’S Exposure

The present study sought to examine features of sexual abuse cases among a U.S. nationally representative sample of 13,052 children and adolescents, ages 0–17 years. The National Survey of Children’s Exposure to Violence was collected in three different years (2008, 2011, and 2014) via telephone interviews. Information about sexual abuse and assault was obtained from youth themselves (ages 10–17) or caregivers (for children ages 0–9) using the Juvenile Victimization Questionnaire. Results indicate most offenses are at the hands of other juveniles (76.7% for males and 70.1% for females), primarily acquaintances, and occurring more frequently for adolescents aged 14–17. Whereas girls are mostly abused by males (88.4%), boys are abused by both males (45.6%) and females (54.4%). In 15% of cases, penetration is part of the abuse. Victims report being very afraid in 37.5% of episodes but not at all afraid in 19.8%. Among 10- to 17-year-olds, 66.3% of episodes are not reported to parents or any adult. Police reports occur for 19.1% of all cases. The results in the present study indicate that children and youth are exposed to sexual abuse and assault in varied ways, which require moving beyond conventional stereotypes of the problem.

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