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Underhydration is prevalent across education levels and associated with low intake of water but not sugar-sweetened beverages: A cross-sectional study from the UK

2026-01-30 nutrition Title + abstract only
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PurposeAdequate hydration is vital for health, yet many people do not meet fluid recommendations. This study aimed to characterise the role of water and sugar-sweetened beverages in hydration across different levels of socioeconomic status (SES) in the UK. MethodsIn a pre-registered cross-sectional study, participants (N = 1,112) recalled beverages consumed on the previous day and reported urine colour as an indicator of their hydration status. We analysed water intake (H1), sugar-sweetened bev...

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