Energy Drink Consumption and Dietary-, Lifestyle-, and Mental Health-Related Behaviors in Korean Adolescents: Based on the 10th–13th Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-Based Survey
10.15384/kjhp.2019.19.3.145
- Author:
Jiwon OH
1
;
Jayong CHUNG
Author Information
1. Nutrition Education Major, Graduate School of Education, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Adolescent;
Energy drinks;
Dietary habit;
Life style;
Mental health
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Alcohol Drinking;
Beverages;
Breakfast;
Caffeine;
Depression;
Education;
Energy Drinks;
Fast Foods;
Female;
Food Habits;
Humans;
Korea;
Life Style;
Logistic Models;
Mental Health;
Risk-Taking;
Sleep Deprivation;
Smoke;
Smoking;
Vegetables
- From:Korean Journal of Health Promotion
2019;19(3):145-154
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: Energy drinks (EDs), functional beverages with high concentrations of caffeine, can cause health risks. This study examined the frequency of ED consumption and related factors in Korean adolescents. METHODS: Data from the 10th-13th Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-based Survey was used, and a total of 137,101 boys and 130,806 girls were included in the final analyses. Differences in ED consumption and associated factors were analyzed using the Rao-Scott chi-square test and a multivariate logistic regression analysis, reflecting of the complex sample design. RESULTS: In total, 17.3% boys and 12.9% girls consumed EDs more than once a week (P<0.001). In particular, 24.2% of all high-school students in the 12th grade consumed more than three EDs a week. After adjusting for confounding factors, a multivariate logistic regression analysis indicated that higher ED consumption was significantly associated with a higher soda, sweet-drink, and fast food intake; skipping breakfast; a lower vegetable intake; depression; suicidal thoughts; sleep deprivation; and increased smoking and alcohol drinking. CONCLUSIONS: ED consumption is associated with undesirable dietary-, lifestyle-, and mental health-related behaviors, suggesting the need for appropriate nutrition education in adolescents.
