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Association between Body Mass Index with Sugar-Sweetened and Dairy Beverages Consumption in Children from the Mexico–USA Border

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  • Luis Mario Gómez-Miranda

    (Sports School, Autonomous University of Baja California, Tijuana 22390, Mexico)

  • Ricardo Ángel Briones-Villalba

    (Sports School, Autonomous University of Baja California, Tijuana 22390, Mexico)

  • Melinna Ortiz-Ortiz

    (Sports School, Autonomous University of Baja California, Tijuana 22390, Mexico)

  • Jorge Alberto Aburto-Corona

    (Sports School, Autonomous University of Baja California, Tijuana 22390, Mexico)

  • Diego A. Bonilla

    (Research Division, Dynamical Business & Science Society—DBSS International SAS, Bogota 110311, Colombia
    Research Group in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas, Bogota 110311, Colombia
    Research Group in Physical Activity, Sports and Health Sciences (GICAFS), Universidad de Córdoba, Monteria 230002, Colombia
    Sport Genomics Research Group, Department of Genetics, Physical Anthropology and Animal Physiology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), 48940 Leioa, Spain)

  • Pilar Pozos-Parra

    (Medical and Psychology School, Autonomous University of Baja California, Tijuana 22390, Mexico)

  • Roberto Espinoza-Gutiérrez

    (Sports School, Autonomous University of Baja California, Tijuana 22390, Mexico)

  • Juan José Calleja-Núñez

    (Sports School, Autonomous University of Baja California, Tijuana 22390, Mexico)

  • José Moncada-Jiménez

    (Human Movement Sciences Research Center, University of Costa Rica, San Jose 11501, Costa Rica)

  • Marco Antonio Hernández-Lepe

    (Medical and Psychology School, Autonomous University of Baja California, Tijuana 22390, Mexico)

Abstract

The consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages has been associated with the onset of cardiometabolic diseases. The aim of this study was to describe consumption patterns of sugar-sweetened and dairy beverages and to evaluate their correlation with the body mass index in children residing at the Mexico–USA border. A total of 722 (370 girls, 352 boys) elementary school children aged 9 to 12 years from Tijuana, Mexico, participated in the study. Anthropometric measures were recorded, and a beverage intake questionnaire was completed by the children’s parents. Significant age by sex interactions were found on body mass index Z-scores ( p < 0.01). Boys showed higher sugar intake ( p < 0.05) and total relative energy consumption from sugar ( p < 0.05) than girls. The energy consumption from sugar-sweetened and dairy beverages was similar between sexes ( p > 0.05). Sugar intake from beverages was higher than the limit recommended by the World Health Organization in boys (66%) and girls (44%). A high frequency of consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and similar intake of dairy beverages were found in children from the Mexico–USA border. The high consumption of sugar exceeds international recommendations and should be carefully monitored.

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  • Luis Mario Gómez-Miranda & Ricardo Ángel Briones-Villalba & Melinna Ortiz-Ortiz & Jorge Alberto Aburto-Corona & Diego A. Bonilla & Pilar Pozos-Parra & Roberto Espinoza-Gutiérrez & Juan José Calleja-Nú, 2022. "Association between Body Mass Index with Sugar-Sweetened and Dairy Beverages Consumption in Children from the Mexico–USA Border," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(11), pages 1-10, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:11:p:6403-:d:823304
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