The influence of frequently consumed beverages and snacks on dental erosion among preschool children in Saudi Arabia

Table 3 The type and rate of drink and snack consumption by children with and without erosion

	Total number of children	Children with erosion		Children without erosion		Chi-square test: P value
	Total number of children	Number	%	Number	%	Chi-square test: P value
Type of consumed drink
Citrus juice (lemon / orange)	72	51	71	21	29	p < 0.04
Carbonated bottled fruit juice	166	106	64	60	36	p < 0.25
Fresh fruit juice	161	87	54	74	46	p < 0.02
Flavored milk	220	135	61	85	39	p < 0.71
Plain milk	122	71	58	51	42	p < 0.51
Type of preferred snack
Fruit (orange, banana, apple)	164	88	60	76	40	p < 0.01
Candy	113	73	65	40	35	p < 0.29
Sandwich	117	68	58	49	42	p < 0.51
Donuts	85	59	69	26	31	p < 0.06
Ice cream	141	85	60	56	40	p < 0.93
Cake	136	79	58	57	42	p < 0.46

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