Trends in fluid consumption and beverage choices among adults reveal preferences for ayran and black tea in central Turkey.

Journal: Nutrition & dietetics : the journal of the Dietitians Association of Australia
Published Date: Sep 19, 2016

Abstract

AIM: Beverages are globally significant sources of water in the diet. There is a lack of knowledge about fluid intake from beverage and water consumption in Turkey. Thus, the aim of this study was to examine the type of drinks preferred at meals and snacks as well as the daily fluid, beverage and water intakes based on age and gender.

Authors

  • Reyhan Nergiz-Unal
    Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey.
  • Emine Akal Yildiz
    Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey.
  • Gülhan Samur
    Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey.
  • H Tanju Besler
    Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey.
  • Neslisşah Rakicioğlu
    Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey.

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