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

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

 

Total number of children

Children with erosion

Children without erosion

Chi-square test: P value

Number

%

Number

%

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