Increasing the Availability and Consumption of Drinking Water in Middle Schools: A Pilot Study
This study suggests that provision of cold, filtered drinking water in 5-gallon dispensers in school cafeterias coupled with promotional and educational activities can increase water consumption among middle-school students.
Resource Information
Date
May 1, 2011
Author
Patel A, Bogart L, Elliot M, Lamb S, Uyeda K, Hawes-Dawson J, Klein D, and Schuster M
Type
Evidence Summary
Setting
Cafeteria/Canteen, School
Age
Children (4-11), Youth (12-17)
Topic
Childhood Nutrition, Food Environment
Language
English
Jurisdiction
Local/Municipal/Regional, International
Tags
childhood obesity, children, food environment, school, sugar-sweetened beverages, water, youth