Association between Milk versus Sugar-Sweetened Beverages, and Childhood Obesity in School Age Children

Abouelfettoh, Amel; Dawood, Basma; Aldawsari, Fatima; Almansour, Lama Fahad; Al-Ismail, Amal Idris; Alibrahim, Hawraa; Almajed, Mona; Alammar, Salma; Alkha-lifa, Govran; Saied, Hala

doi:10.21608/tsnj.2025.434612

	Association between Milk versus Sugar-Sweetened Beverages, and Childhood Obesity in School Age Children
Tanta Scientific Nursing Journal
Volume 37, Issue 2, May 2025 PDF (589.18 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/tsnj.2025.434612
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Authors
Amel Abouelfettoh¹; Basma Dawood²; Fatima Aldawsari³; Lama Fahad Almansour³; Amal Idris Al-Ismail³; Hawraa Alibrahim³; Mona Almajed³; Salma Alammar³; Govran Alkha-lifa³; Hala Saied⁴
¹Associate Prof. of pediatric nursing, , College of Nursing, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU), Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia 2 Assistant Prof. of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC), Al-Ahsa ,KSA
²Assistant Prof. Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University, Egypt 4Assistant Professor of Pediatric Nursing, College of Nursing, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU),Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC), Al-Ahsa ,KSA
³Undergraduate Nursing Student, College of Nursing, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC), Al-Ahsa ,KSA
⁴Assistant Prof. of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt Assistant Professor of Pediatric Nursing, College of Nursing, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU),Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC), Al-Ahsa ,KSA
Abstract
Background: Childhood obesity is a worldwide phenomenon causing multiple morbidities. Globally, there will be 254 million obese children by 2030. Children are obese due to nutritional imbalances. The dietary patterns among Saudi children have shifted towards greater intake of sugary drinks and less milk intake. Aim: to assess the association between milk versus sugar-sweetened beverages, and childhood obesity in school age children. Subjects and Methods: Descriptive correlation study. Sample: 589 children selected by a multistage cluster sampling technique Setting: Eight schools in Al Ahsa Governorate. Tools: Children demographic information, milk and sweetened beverages consumption questionnaires developed by the researchers. Children BMI calculated by CDC BMI Calculator. Results: More than one third of children are overweight and obese. More than half of them consume sweetened/flavored milk, the majority drinks sweetened juices and about half of them consume soft drinks. More than one third of children drink coffee and nearly half drinks tea on daily bases. A significant relationship was found between children’s BMI and high consumption of coffee and tea. Conclusion: Children low consumption of healthy milk and overconsumption of sweetened beverage, coffee and tea lead to obesity. Recommendations: Community outreach programs promoting health beverage choice, replacing sweetened beverage with adequate milk conception, can be an effective strategy for maintaining a healthy BMI in school age children.


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