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Published in: BMC Public Health 1/2008

Open Access 01-12-2008 | Research article

Sugar-added beverages consumption among kindergarten children of Crete: effects on nutritional status and risk of obesity

Authors: Manolis Linardakis, Katerina Sarri, Maria-Styliani Pateraki, Manolis Sbokos, Anthony Kafatos

Published in: BMC Public Health | Issue 1/2008

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Abstract

Objective

To assess the intake of sugar-added beverages such as soft drinks and commercially available fruit juices in kindergarten children, and to examine its association with obesity indices, physical activity levels and dietary habits.

Methods

A total of 856 children aged 4–7 years living in Crete, Greece in 2004–5 were included in this cross-sectional study. Nutrient and food intake was assessed with the use of 3-day weighed food records. Body measurements were used in order to assess BMI and waist circumference, and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity was calculated with the use of a questionnaire.

Results

Approximately 59.8% of all children consumed sugar-added beverages on a daily basis. High intake of sugar-added beverages (> 250 g/day) was associated with low intakes of calcium (p < 0.001), vitamin A and E (p < 0.010), fruits and vegetables (p = 0.007), and milk and yogurt (p = 0.048). Compared to non or low consumers, high consumers of sugar-added beverages (> 250 g/day) had higher BMI levels and two times greater risk of being overweight and/or obese (OR:2.35, p = 0.023).

Conclusion

High intake of sugar-added beverages in kindergarten children is associated with poor eating habits and inadequate nutrient intake, as well as increased risk for developing childhood obesity.
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Metadata
Title
Sugar-added beverages consumption among kindergarten children of Crete: effects on nutritional status and risk of obesity
Authors
Manolis Linardakis
Katerina Sarri
Maria-Styliani Pateraki
Manolis Sbokos
Anthony Kafatos
Publication date
01-12-2008
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Public Health / Issue 1/2008
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2458
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-8-279

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