CONSUMPTION OF ENERGY DRINKS AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN TÜRKİYE: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Şenay Burçin ALKAN

Şenay Burçin ALKAN, Elif Didem ÖRS DEMET, Zehra Buse BALÇIK, Melike DURSUN, Merve Nur AYAN

Year : 2024
Vol : 2
No : 1
Page : 37-49

This cross-sectional study meticulously investigates the consumption of energy drinks among university students aged 18-25 at Necmettin Erbakan University in Turkey and examines the effects of this consumption on the students' health. Of the 375 students who participated in the study, 40.5% reported consuming energy drinks, with a notably higher prevalence among male students. The primary reasons for their preference include flavor choices and brand loyalty, significantly influenced by social media.The study reveals positive correlations between energy drink consumption and other risky behaviors such as alcohol and cigarette use, as well as physical activity. It is concerning that, despite a broad awareness of the potential health risks associated with energy drinks, many students lack a proper understanding of product labels. This deficiency is alarming, especially considering the links between energy drink consumption and harmful behaviors like alcohol and tobacco use. Furthermore, the research documents that 72% of the students consuming energy drinks experience severe health issues such as sleep disturbances, gastrointestinal problems, and cardiovascular symptoms. However, only 33.3% of them regularly read product labels, exacerbating the negative health impacts. It has been determined that students have inadequate knowledge about the ingredients of energy drinks; only a small portion are aware that these beverages contain sugar, caffeine, acid regulators, and minerals.These findings underscore the urgent need to enhance educational campaigns and improve labeling regulations to increase awareness about the health effects of energy drinks and to make consumer choices safer. The research highlights the critical role of targeted public health interventions and policy changes in understanding sustainable dietary behaviors among young adults and reducing energy drink consumption among university students.

Cite this Article As : Örs Demet, E. D., Balcık, Z. B., Dursun, M., Ayan, M. N. & Alkan, Ş. B. (2024). Consumption of energy drinks among university students in Türkiye: A cross-sectional study. Sustainable Welfare, 2(1), 37-49.

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CONSUMPTION OF ENERGY DRINKS AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN TÜRKİYE: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY, Research Article,
2024, Vol. 2 (1)

Received : 03.05.2024, Accepted : 11.06.2024 , Published Online : 30.06.2024