Determinants of the Consumption of Regular Soda, Sport, and Energy Beverages in Spanish Adolescents

Increasing sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) consumption and associated health impacts warrant health-policy action. We assessed associations of socioeconomic and lifestyle variables with adolescents’ consumption of regular soda (RSD), sport (SD), and energy (ED) drinks. Cross-sectional study of 3930...

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Main Authors: Helmut Schröder, Vanessa Cruz Muñoz, Marta Urquizu Rovira, Victoria Valls Ibañez, Josep-Maria Manresa Domínguez, Gerard Ruiz Blanco, Monserrat Urquizu Rovira, Pere Toran Monserrat
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author Helmut Schröder
Vanessa Cruz Muñoz
Marta Urquizu Rovira
Victoria Valls Ibañez
Josep-Maria Manresa Domínguez
Gerard Ruiz Blanco
Monserrat Urquizu Rovira
Pere Toran Monserrat
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Vanessa Cruz Muñoz
Marta Urquizu Rovira
Victoria Valls Ibañez
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Gerard Ruiz Blanco
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Pere Toran Monserrat
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description Increasing sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) consumption and associated health impacts warrant health-policy action. We assessed associations of socioeconomic and lifestyle variables with adolescents’ consumption of regular soda (RSD), sport (SD), and energy (ED) drinks. Cross-sectional study of 3930 Spanish adolescents (2089 girls, 1841 boys) aged 13–18 years). We compared frequency of consuming each SSB type (European Food Safety Authority questionnaire) with sociodemographic and lifestyle variables (standardized questions). RSD, SD, and ED were consumed at least weekly by 72.7%, 32.3%, and 12.3% of participants, respectively, and more frequently (<i>p</i> < 0.001) by boys, compared to girls. Multivariate ordinal logistic regression showed inverse association between RSD, SD, and ED consumption and parental occupation-based socioeconomic status (<i>p</i> < 0.01). Daily smoking was associated (<i>p</i> < 0.001) with higher ED (OR 3.64, 95% CI 2.39–5.55) and RSD (OR 2.15, 95% CI 1.56–2.97) consumptions. SD intake was associated inversely with smoking (OR 0.60, 95% CI 0.40–0.89, <i>p</i> = 0.012) and directly with physical activity (OR 2.93, 95% CI 2.18–3.95, <i>p</i> < 0.001). School performance was lower among ED (OR 2.14, 95% CI, 1.37–3.35, <i>p</i> = 0.001) and RSD (OR 1.81, 95% CI 1.24–2.64, <i>p</i> = 0.002) consumers, compared to SD. Maleness and low socioeconomic status predicted SSB consumption. Smoking and low school performance were associated with higher ED and RSD intakes.
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spelling doaj.art-b97c607f5a874f468dd578c9919419c22023-11-21T22:00:37ZengMDPI AGNutrients2072-66432021-05-01136185810.3390/nu13061858Determinants of the Consumption of Regular Soda, Sport, and Energy Beverages in Spanish AdolescentsHelmut Schröder0Vanessa Cruz Muñoz1Marta Urquizu Rovira2Victoria Valls Ibañez3Josep-Maria Manresa Domínguez4Gerard Ruiz Blanco5Monserrat Urquizu Rovira6Pere Toran Monserrat7Cardiovasclar Risk and Nutrition Research Group, Institut Hospital del Mar d’Investigacions Mèdiques, 08003 Barcelona, SpainMetropolitana Nord Research Support Unit, IDIAP-JGol, 08290 Cerdanyola del Vallès, SpainMetropolitana Nord Research Support Unit, IDIAP-JGol, 08290 Cerdanyola del Vallès, SpainMetropolitana Nord Research Support Unit, IDIAP-JGol, 08290 Cerdanyola del Vallès, SpainMetropolitana Nord Research Support Unit, IDIAP-JGol, 08290 Cerdanyola del Vallès, SpainRambla Primary Care Center, Mútua de Terrassa, 08221 Terrassa, SpainEmergency Care, Hospital Vall d’Hebrón, Institut Català de la Salut, 08035 Barcelona, SpainMetropolitana Nord Research Support Unit, IDIAP-JGol, 08290 Cerdanyola del Vallès, SpainIncreasing sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) consumption and associated health impacts warrant health-policy action. We assessed associations of socioeconomic and lifestyle variables with adolescents’ consumption of regular soda (RSD), sport (SD), and energy (ED) drinks. Cross-sectional study of 3930 Spanish adolescents (2089 girls, 1841 boys) aged 13–18 years). We compared frequency of consuming each SSB type (European Food Safety Authority questionnaire) with sociodemographic and lifestyle variables (standardized questions). RSD, SD, and ED were consumed at least weekly by 72.7%, 32.3%, and 12.3% of participants, respectively, and more frequently (<i>p</i> < 0.001) by boys, compared to girls. Multivariate ordinal logistic regression showed inverse association between RSD, SD, and ED consumption and parental occupation-based socioeconomic status (<i>p</i> < 0.01). Daily smoking was associated (<i>p</i> < 0.001) with higher ED (OR 3.64, 95% CI 2.39–5.55) and RSD (OR 2.15, 95% CI 1.56–2.97) consumptions. SD intake was associated inversely with smoking (OR 0.60, 95% CI 0.40–0.89, <i>p</i> = 0.012) and directly with physical activity (OR 2.93, 95% CI 2.18–3.95, <i>p</i> < 0.001). School performance was lower among ED (OR 2.14, 95% CI, 1.37–3.35, <i>p</i> = 0.001) and RSD (OR 1.81, 95% CI 1.24–2.64, <i>p</i> = 0.002) consumers, compared to SD. Maleness and low socioeconomic status predicted SSB consumption. Smoking and low school performance were associated with higher ED and RSD intakes.https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/6/1858adolescentssweetened beverageshealthy behaviourenergy drinkscarbonated drinkscross-sectional studies
spellingShingle Helmut Schröder
Vanessa Cruz Muñoz
Marta Urquizu Rovira
Victoria Valls Ibañez
Josep-Maria Manresa Domínguez
Gerard Ruiz Blanco
Monserrat Urquizu Rovira
Pere Toran Monserrat
Determinants of the Consumption of Regular Soda, Sport, and Energy Beverages in Spanish Adolescents
Nutrients
adolescents
sweetened beverages
healthy behaviour
energy drinks
carbonated drinks
cross-sectional studies
title Determinants of the Consumption of Regular Soda, Sport, and Energy Beverages in Spanish Adolescents
title_full Determinants of the Consumption of Regular Soda, Sport, and Energy Beverages in Spanish Adolescents
title_fullStr Determinants of the Consumption of Regular Soda, Sport, and Energy Beverages in Spanish Adolescents
title_full_unstemmed Determinants of the Consumption of Regular Soda, Sport, and Energy Beverages in Spanish Adolescents
title_short Determinants of the Consumption of Regular Soda, Sport, and Energy Beverages in Spanish Adolescents
title_sort determinants of the consumption of regular soda sport and energy beverages in spanish adolescents
topic adolescents
sweetened beverages
healthy behaviour
energy drinks
carbonated drinks
cross-sectional studies
url https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/6/1858
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