Beverage Intake in Vulnerable Population Groups
A special issue of Beverages (ISSN 2306-5710).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 January 2019) | Viewed by 6755
Special Issue Editor
Interests: hydration needs and hydration habits in humans; food and nutrition policies; nutrition in vulnerable population groups; food security
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Variety in beverage consumption contributes to reaching euhydration. However, the ability to access, purchase, prepare and drink a variety of beverages may be hindered in vulnerable population groups; these may include children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, individuals with physical or mental disabilities, elderly, ethnic minorities, refugees, or financially deprived individuals.
Qualitative and/or quantitative studies that evaluate beverage intake and identify barriers in vulnerable population groups are needed to develop education initiatives and public health policies towards euhydration for all.
Prof. Dr. Maria KapsokefalouGuest Editor
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Keywords
- pregnancy and breastfeeding
- children
- elderly
- disability
- economic crisis
- refugees
- interventions
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