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Analysis of the Consumption of Caffeinated Energy Drinks among Polish Adolescents

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  • Dariusz Nowak

    (Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Ludwik Rydygier Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Dębowa 3, Bydgoszcz 85-626, Poland)

  • Artur Jasionowski

    (Department of Theoretical Foundations of Biomedical Sciences and Medical Informatics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Ludwik Rydygier Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Dębowa 3, Bydgoszcz 85-626, Poland)

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Background: Energy drinks (EDs) are extremely popular among adults and adolescents. Regular intake of EDs may lead to an overdose of caffeine, loss of bone mass, overweight, hypertension and, in older age, osteoporosis and cardiovascular diseases. Some people mix EDs with alcohol, which adversely affects their health. The objective of this study was to analyze the consumption of EDs by adolescents. Methods: The study consisted of a questionnaire surveying amounts of drinks, preferences and product awareness among younger consumers. The study was carried out in junior and senior high schools in Poland (n = 2629). Results: EDs were consumed by 67% of students (quite frequently by 16%). Students who practiced sports were more willing to drink EDs. Also, boys drank them more often than girls. When selecting a particular ED, young people looked at the taste, price and effect. Most respondents consumed one ED (250 mL) daily, although there were individuals consuming two or more drinks daily. Most respondents knew the ingredients of EDs, and 24% admitted to mixing EDs with alcohol. Conclusions: EDs are extremely popular among adolescents. Young people drinking EDs every day are potentially at risk of taking an overdose of caffeine.

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  • Dariusz Nowak & Artur Jasionowski, 2015. "Analysis of the Consumption of Caffeinated Energy Drinks among Polish Adolescents," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 12(7), pages 1-12, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:12:y:2015:i:7:p:7910-7921:d:52399
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    1. Aureliusz Kosendiak & Piotr Stanikowski & Dorota Domagała & Waldemar Gustaw & Monika Bronkowska, 2022. "Dietary Habits, Diet Quality, Nutrition Knowledge, and Associations with Physical Activity in Polish Prisoners: A Pilot Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(3), pages 1-14, January.
    2. Trésor Carsi Kuhangana & Taty Muta Musambo & Joseph Pyana Kitenge & Tony Kayembe-Kitenge & Arlène Kazadi Ngoy & Paul Musa Obadia & Célestin Banza Lubaba Nkulu & Angélique Kamugisha & Eric Deconinck & , 2021. "Energy Drink Consumption among Adolescents Attending Schools in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(14), pages 1-12, July.
    3. Dariusz Nowak & Artur Jasionowski, 2016. "Analysis of Consumption of Energy Drinks by a Group of Adolescent Athletes," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 13(8), pages 1-11, July.
    4. Dariusz Nowak & Michał Gośliński & Kamila Nowatkowska, 2018. "The Effect of Acute Consumption of Energy Drinks on Blood Pressure, Heart Rate and Blood Glucose in the Group of Young Adults," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 15(3), pages 1-11, March.

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