Does the provision of cooled filtered water in secondary school cafeterias increase water drinking and decrease the purchase of soft drinks?
BACKGROUND: Secondary school students often do not drink sufficient quantities of water during the school day to prevent dehydration, promote learning and good health. The study aimed to measure the effect of health promotion and the free provision of cooled filtered water on the consumption of water and soft drinks. It also aimed to explore students' views of drinking water provision. METHODS: A study was conducted with three secondary schools in North Tyne side. [...]