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The relationship between the consumption of functional beverages and the use of other stimulants by high school students in Poland

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BŁASZCZYK E., PIÓRECKA B., JAGIELSKI P., PRUSAK A., SCHLEGEL-ZAWADZKA M.

Medicina Internacia Revuo

2015

vol. 26

issue 105

208-213

Introduction: The results of national and international studies demonstrate the relationship of consumption of cola-type beverages by adolescents with increased dependence on other psychoactive substances, such as alcohol or tobacco. Aim: To assess the relationship between consumption of cola and functional drinks (energy and isotonic drinks) and other stimulants including coffee, tea, alcohol and cigarettes in a group of high school students. Material & methods: 120 students (16–17 years) attending upper secondary school in Lesko participated in the survey. The anonymous questionnaire collected data on frequency of consumption of selected products and beverages (FFQ), including functional beverages. To assess the differences between groups the Mann-Whitney U-test was appplied, while the relationship between variables was analyzed using the Spearman correlation coefficient (rs) at statistical significance level α=0.05. Results: The results showed that sugar beverages such as cola (soft drink), were consumed most frequently by young people (2.50±0.92). Of functional beverages, respondents choose energy drinks more often (2.07±0.87) than isotonic beverages (1.66±0.76). Among female respondents, a positive correlation between the consumption of energy drinks and cola drinks was found (rs=0.34, p=0.0001). Girls who smoke cigarettes reported consuming energy drinks significantly more often (p=0.0212) than non-smokers. The frequency of consumption of caffeinated beverages (cola and energizing drinks) in the surveyed group had no correlation with consumption of alcoholic beverages and tea. Conclusion: Excessive intake of caffeine by young people may lead to increased use of other stimulants. This indicates a need for quantitative data on consumption of caffeinated beverages by adolescents.

Energy Drink Consumption among Physically Active Persons in Lebanon: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study

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Hatem G., Eid E., Zaraket I., Mechref S., Awada S., Al-Hajje A., Rachidi S.

Central European Journal of Sport Sciences and Medicine

2023

vol. 42

5-15

Energy drinks (EDs) are caffeinated drinks marketed as energy and performance boosters and commonly used by athletes worldwide. They are widely used among youth and university students, with limited research about their consumption among physically active persons. Objectives: This study aims to assess ED consumption among physically active persons in Lebanon, the association between ED use and the participants’ general characteristics, and to explore the predictors of ED use among them. Methods: An observational cross-sectional study was conducted over three months, targeting 384 physically active persons from 8 gyms across Lebanon. Results: The prevalence of ED consumption was 49.2%, namely to boost energy (68.2%) and stimulate awakeness (19.3%). Around 20% used EDs during workouts, and 15.8% used them before it. Females had 59% lower odds of ED consumption than males (OR 0.41, 95% CI 0.19-0.89), while older participants had 4.74 times higher odds of ED use (OR 4.74, 95% CI 1.16-19.3). Waterpipe smokers and alcohol consumption had 3.68 and 2.28 times higher odds of ED use than non-users. Among other sports, those doing weightlifting had significantly higher odds of ED consumption than others (OR 2.61, 95% CI 1.30-5.25). Conclusion: The predictors of ED consumption should be considered for better-informed decisions and effective awareness campaigns.

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1 Central European Journal of Sport Sciences and Medicine

1 Medicina Internacia Revuo

1 2023

1 2015

1 Al-Hajje A.

1 Awada S.

1 BŁASZCZYK E.

1 Eid E.

1 Hatem G.

1 JAGIELSKI P.

1 Mechref S.

1 PIÓRECKA B.

1 PRUSAK A.

1 Rachidi S.

1 SCHLEGEL-ZAWADZKA M.

1 Zaraket I.

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The relationship between the consumption of functional beverages and the use of other stimulants by high school students in Poland

Energy Drink Consumption among Physically Active Persons in Lebanon: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study