Table 2.
The average free sugars intake from food groups by DMFT score (number of decayed, missing, and filled permanent teeth) (mean ± S.D., g/d).
| The average intake | Total (n = 1517) |
DMFT = 0 (n = 654) |
DMFT ≥ 1 (n = 863) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Groups | |||
| SSBs ** | 33.9 ± 40.6 | 30.6 ± 38.9 | 36.5 ± 41.6 |
| Confections ** | 10.1 ± 22.8 | 8.3 ± 19.2 | 11.4 ± 25.2 |
| Flavored milk/yogurt ** | 9.1 ± 15.2 | 8.1 ± 14.6 | 9.9 ± 15.6 |
| Preserved fruits ** | 6.3 ± 18.3 | 5.6 ± 18.4 | 6.8 ± 18.2 |
| Cakes or desserts | 3.8 ± 7.9 | 3.3 ± 6.6 | 4.1 ± 8.8 |
| Honey | 2.5 ± 9.7 | 1.8 ± 5.8 | 2.9 ± 11.8 |
| Total ** | 53.1 ± 44.7 | 48.2 ± 41.1 | 56.9 ± 47.0 |
* p < 0.05, ** p < 0.01, *** p < 0.001; comparison between DMFT = 0 group and DMFT ≥ 1 group by Mann–Whitney U test. SSBs include sodas, vegetable protein beverages, juice or juice drinks, tea drinks, sports drinks, and bubble tea.