Effects of Awareness and Knowledge of Energy Drinks on Consumption Patterns among College Students

Kim, Yoo Jin; Jeon, Eun Min; Shim, Sung Bo; Seo, Hwa Jeong

doi:10.15384/kjhp.2015.15.1.31

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“…Moreover, a recent study showed that, taste-driven consumers (31%) endorsed pleasurable taste, energy-seeking consumers (24%) endorsed function and taste motives, and hedonistic consumers (33%) endorsed pleasure and sensation-seeking motives [19]. Additional reasons for energy drink consumption were for enhanced fatigue recovery (79.9%) concentration enhancement (29.3%) and curiosity (22.0%) [3].…”

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“…The consumption rates in this demographic are increasing primarily because of the concentration enhancement and fatigue-relieving effects of energy drinks [3], yet there is relatively little information regarding the safety and quality of these products. In addition, much of the available information about energy drinks can be vague and misleading to consumers.…”

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Use of Energy Drinks Among College Students in Saudi Arabia

Aljaloud¹

2016

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Abstract:Energy drinks are popular among college students in Saudi Arabia (S.A) who consume these drinks for a variety of reasons. For example, college students believe that energy drinks can improve attention and/or reaction times during extended periods of cognitive demand. However, some of the ingredients in energy drinks, particularly sucrose and caffeine, can cause negative health effects such as an increase in heart rate and blood pressure and possible dehydration. In addition, these drinks can interfere with and disrupt normal sleep patterns. The majority of college students in Saudi Arabia are generally unaware of the potential health hazards of energy drinks. Therefore, the objective of this study was to access the usage patterns of energy drinks among college Students in Saudi Arabia. For this study, healthy college student volunteers from three universities in Riyadh, S.A. (King Saud University, Princess Nora Bint Abdul Rahman University and Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University) were recruited. Data were collected via a self-administered, standard pretested questionnaire consisting of 14 questions relating to students' socio-demographic characteristics, personal habits, total fluid intake, energy drink-related knowledge, and habits. Of the 472 students surveyed, 338 regularly consume energy drinks. The mean age and standard deviation were 20.22 ± 1.71. An exploratory analysis was performed to model significant predictors of energy drink consumption. A backward elimination logistic regression modeling technique was used to reach the most parsimonious yet statistically significant model. Although there was a high prevalence of energy drink usage among students involved in this study, a majority of these students do not have accurate information about the products' ingredients or potentially detrimental health effects. Our study showed that there is a need for more stringent labeling of energy drinks so that the consumer would know the exact quantity of each ingredient. Future studies are also needed to determine whether formal educational training could impact on understanding as well as intake of energy drinks and harmful side effects of such drinks among college students. Thus, there is an urgent need to provide college students with education and access to unbiased scientific information in order for the students to make informed and healthy choices.

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Use of Energy Drinks Among College Students in Saudi Arabia

Aljaloud¹

2016

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“…Awareness about energy drink did not correlate well with knowledge among young adults. Unexpectedly, the positive awareness about energy drink among students prompted them towards more consumption [36]. This might be due to the marketing strategies adopted by selling companies to attract their target groups with a message of positive effects regarding their health and social image [37].…”

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“…The main source of information for caffeine and energy drink intake among students is media and commercials. In addition, to get the reliable information, the adolescent also prefers parents, followed by doctor and teacher [36,39]. Some other factors like social situations and spending time with friends is being considered as a common reason for energy drink consumption in young adult [40].…”

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Caffeinated beverages and energy drink: pattern, awareness and health side effects among Omani university students.

Khan¹

2019

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Objectives: Due to lack of scientific evidence in Oman regarding caffeine and energy drink consumption, the study aims to demonstrate its prevalence, awareness, and side effects. Methods: Cross-sectional study including apparently healthy 365 (18-35 years) university students using self-administered questionnaire. Results: The prevalence of caffeinated beverage consumption was high among participants (97%). Males preferred coffee (p<0.001), soda (p<0.008) while females consumed tea (p<0.029). Females were more aware about caffeine as ingredients of energy drink (p<0.036) and its adverse health effects (p<0.002). The prevalence of energy drink consumption was high in males (75%, p<0.001) with early age of first use 11-15 years (33.3%) as compared to females 16-20 years (51.1%). The major source of information was family and friends (58.3%). Red Bull was the preferred choice (55.5%) among participants for common reasons such as energy boost (68.4 %), taste (62.9%), reduce fatigue (52.1%), and better performance (47.3%). Females reported breathing problem, abnormal heart beat (p<0.004, 0.054, respectively), while males reported irritability (p<0.052). Conclusion: The prevalence of caffeinated beverage and energy drink consumption is high with lack of knowledge and awareness among participants.

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“…As the global market for energy drinks approaches nearly $15 trillion, the general consumption of energy drinks has increased accordingly, particularly among college students. The consumption rates among this demographic are increasing because of the concentration enhancement and fatigue-relieving effects of energy drinks [5], yet there is relatively little information regarding the safety and quality of these products. In addition, information on the use of energy drinks among students is vague and misleading.…”

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Microbiological Quality and Safety of Energy Drink Available in the Local Markets in Saudi Arabia

Aljaloud¹

2016

IJFS

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A Energy drinks have become a popular beverage worldwide. The global market for energy drink has gained momentum in the past decade, and demand is increasing every year. The objective of this study was to evaluate the microbiological quality and safety of commercial energy drinks available in the local stores in Saudi Arabia. Total bacterial count, coliform, Escherichia coli, Salmonella, and Staphylococcus aureus were included in this analysis. Out of a total of 20 tested energy drinks, microbial contamination was present in only two products. Microbial levels of the total bacterial count for most of the samples were very low (< 1.0 log CFU/ml). The initial biochemical analysis from these two samples indicated the presence of Bacillus which is common spoilage bacteria in soft drinks showed bacterial contamination. In addition, we also tested the impact of energy drinks on beneficial microorganisms (Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus spp). We found that in all tested energy drinks bacterial population decreased by at least 4.0 log CFU/ml indicating the negative effects of drinks on the survival of beneficial microorganisms. Our findings suggested that safety improvements are needed in these energy drinks. Moreover, consumers also need to be educated regarding the impact of various ingredients, their safety, and recommendation regarding the use of these drinks. This will help to ensure safe products available for today's savvy, health-conscious consumer. Thus, the proposed methodology could be useful for quality and safety control purposes in the energy drinks industry.

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Effects of Awareness and Knowledge of Energy Drinks on Consumption Patterns among College Students

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Use of Energy Drinks Among College Students in Saudi Arabia

Use of Energy Drinks Among College Students in Saudi Arabia

Caffeinated beverages and energy drink: pattern, awareness and health side effects among Omani university students.

Microbiological Quality and Safety of Energy Drink Available in the Local Markets in Saudi Arabia

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