Department of Pediatrics, Institute for Health Policy Studies, University of California, San Francisco San Francisco, CA 94118, USA.
Am J Public Health. 2011 Aug;101(8):1370-9. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2011.300142. Epub 2011 Jun 16.
Children and adolescents are not consuming enough water, instead opting for sugar-sweetened beverages (sodas, sports and energy drinks, milks, coffees, and fruit-flavored drinks with added sugars), 100% fruit juice, and other beverages. Drinking sufficient amounts of water can lead to improved weight status, reduced dental caries, and improved cognition among children and adolescents. Because children spend most of their day at school and in child care, ensuring that safe, potable drinking water is available in these settings is a fundamental public health measure. We sought to identify challenges that limit access to drinking water; opportunities, including promising practices, to increase drinking water availability and consumption; and future research, policy efforts, and funding needed in this area.
儿童和青少年的水分摄入不足,反而选择饮用含糖饮料(汽水、运动饮料和能量饮料、牛奶、咖啡和添加糖的果味饮料)、100%纯果汁和其他饮料。饮用足够的水可以改善儿童和青少年的体重状况、减少龋齿,并提高认知能力。由于儿童大部分时间都在学校和日托中心度过,因此确保这些场所提供安全、可饮用的饮用水是一项基本的公共卫生措施。我们试图确定限制饮用水获取的挑战;以及增加饮用水供应和消费的机会,包括有前途的做法;并确定该领域未来的研究、政策努力和资金需求。