“…Our study cannot deduce whether a higher energy density or sodium content of foods lead to selection of energy-containing beverages or vice versa. Given the evidence of a direct association between eating and drinking (15)(16)(17)(18), as well as salt and 1 Estimates are adjusted means 6 SEs from multiple linear or logistic regression models with each variable in the table as a continuous or dichotomous dependent variable. The independent variables included age (continuous), race-ethnicity (non-Hispanic white, non-Hispanic black, Mexican American, or all others), years of education (,12 y, 12 y, some college, or $college), family poverty income ratio (,130%, 130-349%, or $350%), recalled day of intake (Monday-Thursday or Friday-Sunday), month of Mobile Examination Center exam (November-April or May-October), BMI (in kg/m 2 ; ,25, 25-29.9, or $30), any self-reported recreational activity (yes or no), smoking status (never, former, or current smoker), any self-reported chronic disease (yes or no), and survey cycle (2003-2004, 2005-2006, or 2007-2008).…”