Availability of a Flavored Beverage and Impact on Children’s Hydration Status, Sleep, and Mood

Euhydration remains a challenge in children due to lack of access and unpalatability of water and to other reasons. The purpose of this study was to determine if the availability/access to a beverage (Creative Roots<sup>®</sup>) influences hydration in children and, therefore, sleep qual...

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Main Authors: Michael R. Szymanski, Gabrielle E. W. Giersch, Margaret C. Morrissey, Courteney L. Benjamin, Yasuki Sekiguchi, Ciara N. Manning, Rebecca L. Stearns, Douglas J. Casa
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Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/6/1757
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author Michael R. Szymanski
Gabrielle E. W. Giersch
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Courteney L. Benjamin
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Douglas J. Casa
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description Euhydration remains a challenge in children due to lack of access and unpalatability of water and to other reasons. The purpose of this study was to determine if the availability/access to a beverage (Creative Roots<sup>®</sup>) influences hydration in children and, therefore, sleep quality and mood. Using a crossover investigation, 46 participants were randomly assigned to a control group (CON) or an intervention group and received Creative Roots<sup>®</sup> (INT) for two-week periods. We recorded daily first morning and afternoon urine color (Ucol), thirst perception, and bodyweight of the two groups. Participants reported to the lab once per week and provided first morning urine samples to assess Ucol, urine specific gravity (USG), and urine osmolality (Uosmo). Participants also completed the questionnaires Profile of Mood States-Adolescents (POMS-a) and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Dependent <i>t</i>-tests were used to assess the effects of the intervention on hydration, mood, and sleep quality. Uosmo was greater and Ucol was darker in the control group (mean ± SD) [Uosmo: INT = 828 ± 177 mOsm·kg<sup>−1</sup>, CON = 879 ± 184 mOsm·kg<sup>−1</sup>, (<i>p</i> = 0.037], [Ucol:INT = 5 ± 1, CON = 5 ± 1, <i>p</i> = 0.024]. USG, POMS-a, and PSQI were not significant between the groups. At-home daily afternoon Ucol was darker in the control group [INT = 3 ± 1, CON = 3 ± 1, <i>p</i> = 0.022]. Access to Creative Roots<sup>®</sup> provides a small, potentially meaningful hydration benefit in children. However, children still demonstrated consistent mild dehydration based on Uosmo, despite consuming the beverage.
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spelling doaj.art-ad9b4c2c31344dc3a82f65b4d8d860da2023-11-21T20:48:35ZengMDPI AGNutrients2072-66432021-05-01136175710.3390/nu13061757Availability of a Flavored Beverage and Impact on Children’s Hydration Status, Sleep, and MoodMichael R. Szymanski0Gabrielle E. W. Giersch1Margaret C. Morrissey2Courteney L. Benjamin3Yasuki Sekiguchi4Ciara N. Manning5Rebecca L. Stearns6Douglas J. Casa7Department of Kinesiology, Korey Stringer Institute, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USADepartment of Kinesiology, Korey Stringer Institute, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USADepartment of Kinesiology, Korey Stringer Institute, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USADepartment of Kinesiology, Korey Stringer Institute, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USADepartment of Kinesiology, Korey Stringer Institute, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USADepartment of Kinesiology, Korey Stringer Institute, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USADepartment of Kinesiology, Korey Stringer Institute, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USADepartment of Kinesiology, Korey Stringer Institute, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USAEuhydration remains a challenge in children due to lack of access and unpalatability of water and to other reasons. The purpose of this study was to determine if the availability/access to a beverage (Creative Roots<sup>®</sup>) influences hydration in children and, therefore, sleep quality and mood. Using a crossover investigation, 46 participants were randomly assigned to a control group (CON) or an intervention group and received Creative Roots<sup>®</sup> (INT) for two-week periods. We recorded daily first morning and afternoon urine color (Ucol), thirst perception, and bodyweight of the two groups. Participants reported to the lab once per week and provided first morning urine samples to assess Ucol, urine specific gravity (USG), and urine osmolality (Uosmo). Participants also completed the questionnaires Profile of Mood States-Adolescents (POMS-a) and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Dependent <i>t</i>-tests were used to assess the effects of the intervention on hydration, mood, and sleep quality. Uosmo was greater and Ucol was darker in the control group (mean ± SD) [Uosmo: INT = 828 ± 177 mOsm·kg<sup>−1</sup>, CON = 879 ± 184 mOsm·kg<sup>−1</sup>, (<i>p</i> = 0.037], [Ucol:INT = 5 ± 1, CON = 5 ± 1, <i>p</i> = 0.024]. USG, POMS-a, and PSQI were not significant between the groups. At-home daily afternoon Ucol was darker in the control group [INT = 3 ± 1, CON = 3 ± 1, <i>p</i> = 0.022]. Access to Creative Roots<sup>®</sup> provides a small, potentially meaningful hydration benefit in children. However, children still demonstrated consistent mild dehydration based on Uosmo, despite consuming the beverage.https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/6/1757euhydrationchildrenurinethirst
spellingShingle Michael R. Szymanski
Gabrielle E. W. Giersch
Margaret C. Morrissey
Courteney L. Benjamin
Yasuki Sekiguchi
Ciara N. Manning
Rebecca L. Stearns
Douglas J. Casa
Availability of a Flavored Beverage and Impact on Children’s Hydration Status, Sleep, and Mood
Nutrients
euhydration
children
urine
thirst
title Availability of a Flavored Beverage and Impact on Children’s Hydration Status, Sleep, and Mood
title_full Availability of a Flavored Beverage and Impact on Children’s Hydration Status, Sleep, and Mood
title_fullStr Availability of a Flavored Beverage and Impact on Children’s Hydration Status, Sleep, and Mood
title_full_unstemmed Availability of a Flavored Beverage and Impact on Children’s Hydration Status, Sleep, and Mood
title_short Availability of a Flavored Beverage and Impact on Children’s Hydration Status, Sleep, and Mood
title_sort availability of a flavored beverage and impact on children s hydration status sleep and mood
topic euhydration
children
urine
thirst
url https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/6/1757
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