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Scully, Maree, Belinda Morley, Philippa Niven, David Crawford, Iain S. Pratt, and Melanie Wakefield. "Factors associated with high consumption of soft drinks among Australian secondary-school students." Public Health Nutrition 20, no. 13 (February 27, 2017): 2340–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1368980017000118.
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AbstractObjectiveTo examine demographic and behavioural correlates of high consumption of soft drinks (non-alcoholic sugar-sweetened carbonated drinks excluding energy drinks) among Australian adolescents and to explore the associations between high consumption and soft drink perceptions and accessibility.DesignCross-sectional self-completion survey and height and weight measurements.SettingAustralian secondary schools.SubjectsStudents aged 12–17 years participating in the 2012–13 National Secondary Students’ Diet and Activity (NaSSDA) survey (n 7835).ResultsOverall, 14 % of students reported consuming four or more cups (≥1 litres) of soft drinks each week (‘high soft drink consumers’). Demographic factors associated with high soft drink consumption were being male and having at least $AU 40 in weekly spending money. Behavioural factors associated with high soft drink consumption were low fruit intake, consuming energy drinks on a weekly basis, eating fast foods at least once weekly, eating snack foods ≥14 times/week, watching television for >2 h/d and sleeping for <8 h/school night. Students who perceived soft drinks to be usually available in their home, convenient to buy and good value for money were more likely to be high soft drink consumers, as were students who reported usually buying these drinks when making a beverage purchase from the school canteen/vending machine.ConclusionsHigh soft drink consumption clusters with other unhealthy lifestyle behaviours among Australian secondary-school students. Interventions focused on reducing the availability of soft drinks (e.g. increased taxes, restricting their sale in schools) as well as improved education on their harms are needed to lower adolescents’ soft drink intake.
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Walton, Janette, and Anna Wittekind. "Soft Drink Intake in Europe—A Review of Data from Nationally Representative Food Consumption Surveys." Nutrients 15, no. 6 (March 11, 2023): 1368. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu15061368.
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Public health interest in reducing the intake of sugar-sweetened soft drinks has resulted in various guidelines and initiatives related to their consumption, together with an increase in availability and sales of low and no-sugars versions. The aim of this review was to gain insight regarding individual-level amounts and types of soft drinks consumed across the lifecycle as reported in nationally representative surveys in Europe. The review highlighted significant gaps and challenges regarding the availability of recent country-specific soft drink consumption data including heterogeneity in categorisations used in reporting soft drinks. Nonetheless, crude estimates of mean intake (across countries) indicated that total soft drinks and soft drinks with sugars was highest in adolescents and lowest in infants/toddlers and older adults. For infants/toddlers, crude mean intakes of soft drinks with reduced/no sugars were higher than soft drinks with sugars. The review also found that consumption of total soft drinks is decreasing with a shift to consumption of soft drinks with reduced/no sugars in replacement of sugars-containing soft drinks. This review provides valuable insight into what data are currently available on soft drink consumption in Europe with heterogeneity in categorisations, terminology, and definitions of soft drinks observed.
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Yarimoglu, Emel, Iremsu Cebisli, Ali Riza Levent, Talha Tesik, and Melisa Ozan. "A descriptive study on Turkish young consumers’ soft drink buying behaviors." Marketing Science & Inspirations 18, no. 3 (October 31, 2023): 25–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.46286/msi.2023.18.3.3.
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Over the past years, beverages with excessive sugar, caffeine and sodium were consumed more. Today, consumers have been more educated, prefer healthier options, and growing trend of healthy lifestyle have led to an increase demand for natural and healthy products. The aim of the study was to analyze young consumers’ soft drink buying behaviors in threefold by explaining reasons of buying soft drinks, factors that affect soft drink buying decisions, and preferences about ingredients in soft drinks. The survey method was used, and the field study was conducted with university students in Izmir City, Turkiye by convenience sampling method. The results showed that young consumers buy soft drinks since they like its taste, they can use them as a substitution of water when they are thirsty, and they can find soft drinks easily at every point of sales. It was obtained that the most important factor affecting students’ soft drink buying decisions is the brand name of the soft drink. Besides, it was found out that packaging, aroma diversity, and having healthy ingredients also affect their buying decisions. It was revealed that young generation’s main concern regarding the ingredients in soft drinks was sugar level. The study contributes to literature by investigating young consumers’ soft drinks buying behaviors and showing how health-conscious behaviors may change buying behaviors.
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Shahjahan, Md, M. Z. Hossain, T. Khatun, H. A. Rashid, K. R. Ahmed, and S. Hossain. "Soft Drink Consumption and its Influence on BMI and Academic Performance among Selected School Children in Dhaka City of Bangladesh." Current Research in Nutrition and Food Science Journal 7, no. 3 (December 25, 2019): 791–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.12944/crnfsj.7.3.18.
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Soft drink refers to sugar-sweetened beverages that contain a natural or artificial flavoring. Daily soft drinks consumption in children is an unhealthy lifestyle behavior that demands special attention to maintain their healthy lives. The present study was aimed to examine the consumption of soft drink and its influence on BMI, and academic performance among selected school children in Dhaka City of Bangladesh. This cross-sectional study was nested among 600 randomly selected young school-aged children (6-17 years, both boys and girls) from the six English Medium schools in Dhaka city of Bangladesh. Face-to-face interviews were conducted to collect the data using a semi-structured interviewer-administered questionnaire. Descriptive and bivariate analyses were done using SPSS 20.0. Results showed that about 48% of the school children consumed soft drinks regularly. Raised weight and Body Mass Index (BMI) was higher among regular soft drink consumers compared to their counterparts (p<0.05). Study revealed that girls (49%) consumed more artificial color soft drinks than boys (30%). On bivariate analysis, the availability (p<0.01) and accessibility of soft drinks (p<0.01), peer influence (p<0.01), low price (p<0.01) and advertisement (p<0.01) were established to be significant determinants for soft drink consumption among the young school students. Study findings showed that academic performance was better among non-consumers of soft drinks (p<0.001). The overall consumption of soft drinks is alarming among school children and its influence on increasing BMI and decreasing academic performance. The high consumption of soft drinks deserve due attention to avoid the development of non-communicable diseases. Therefore, well coordinated health education programs are recommended to minimize the consumption of soft drinks among school children.
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Naska, Androniki, Vasiliki Bountziouka, and Antonia Trichopoulou. "Soft drinks: time trends and correlates in twenty-four European countries. A cross-national study using the DAFNE (Data Food Networking) databank." Public Health Nutrition 13, no. 9 (March 31, 2010): 1346–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1368980010000613.
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AbstractObjectiveTo evaluate time trends in the availability of soft drinks, to identify food choices associated with their consumption and to assess the relationship between socio-economic status and daily soft drink availability in a wide range of European countries.DesignData on food and beverage availability collected through the national household budget surveys and harmonized in the DAFNE (Data Food Networking) project were used. Averages and variability of soft drink availability were estimated and tests for time trends were performed. The daily availability of food groups which appear to be correlated with that of soft drinks was further estimated. Multivariate logistic and linear regression models were applied to evaluate the association between socio-economic status and the acquisition of soft drinks.SettingTwenty-four European countries.SubjectsNationally representative samples of households.ResultsThe availability of soft drinks is steadily and significantly increasing. Households in West and North Europe reported higher daily availability of soft drinks in comparison to other European regions. Soft drinks were also found to be correlated with lower availability of plant foods and milk and higher availability of meat and sugar products. Lower socio-economic status was associated with more frequent and higher availability of soft drinks in the household.ConclusionsData collected in national samples of twenty-four European countries showed disparities in soft drink availability among socio-economic strata and European regions. The correlation of soft drinks with unfavourable dietary choices has public health implications, particularly among children and adolescents.
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Totland, Torunn H., Nanna Lien, Ingunn H. Bergh, Mona Bjelland, Mekdes K. Gebremariam, Knut-Inge Klepp, and Lene F. Andersen. "The relationship between parental education and adolescents' soft drink intake from the age of 11–13 years, and possible mediating effects of availability and accessibility." British Journal of Nutrition 110, no. 5 (February 4, 2013): 926–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0007114512005946.
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The present study examined the prospective relationship between parental education and adolescents' soft drink intake over 20 months, and possible mediating effects of adolescents' availability and accessibility of soft drinks at home. A total of 866 adolescents, with data on two time points in the Norwegian HEalth In Adolescents (HEIA) cohort study (2007–9), were included in the analyses. Data on intake and determinants of soft drinks were collected from adolescents and both parents by questionnaires. Mediation analyses using linear regression investigated the total and direct effects of parental education on adolescents' soft drink intake from the age of 11–13 years. In order to investigate prospective relationships, two models were set up to measure the (1) prediction and (2) change in consumption over 20 months. Possible mediation effects of availability and perceived accessibility at home were further examined in both models. The results showed that a lower level of parental education predicted a higher intake of soft drinks among adolescents after 20 months, and that higher perceived accessibility of soft drinks reported by adolescents and mothers explained 39 % of the total effect. No relationship was observed between parental education and the change in adolescents' intake of soft drinks over 20 months. Interventions aimed at families with low parental education should target the perceived accessibility of soft drinks at home in order to diminish social differences in adolescents' soft drink consumption.
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Dhonde, Sushama, Naman Hurria, P. E. Jagtap, G. J. Belwalkar, N. S. Nagane, V. S. Bhandare, Kiran Surayawanshi, Vinayak Mane, and Neil Nunes. "Effect of soft drinks on bone." International Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Research 8, no. 2 (July 15, 2021): 104–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.18231/j.ijcbr.2021.023.
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Adolescence age group has significant impact of advertizing industry for use of soft drink and junk food. Present study is aimed to find out the alteration in the bone markers in medical and dental students, who regularly consume soft drinks. Students from our institute were divided (n = 200) in two groups. Group A – Students who consume 200 ml or less than 200 ml of soft drink in a week. Group B -Students consuming more than 200 ml of either ‘regular’ soft drink (B1) or ‘diet’ soft drink (B2) per day There is a significant decrease in the levels of bone density, calcium, phosphorous, vitamin D and increase in the activity of alkaline phosphatase in Group B2 than group A as well as B1.Diet soft drinks are consumed instead of regular soft drinks, the decrease in the pH due to phosphoric acid and aspartame; may lead to bone demineralization resulting into decreased bone density. Inhibition of 1alpha hydroxylase may get inhibited due to acid pH caused by phosphoric acid from soft drinks. These changes may lead to develop tendency of bone fractures in the future life.
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Kumar, Niraj, and Subhajyoti Ray. "Attitude towards soft drinks and its consumption pattern: a study of Gen Y consumers of India." British Food Journal 120, no. 2 (February 5, 2018): 355–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/bfj-05-2017-0320.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the consumption patterns and attitudes towards soft drinks among Indian youth. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire was used to investigate consumption patterns, attitudes, and socio-demographic profiles of college-attending respondents between the ages of 18 and 30. Cluster analysis and factor analysis were undertaken to obtain a better understanding of the attitudes among young consumers towards soft drinks. A logistic regression model was used as a predictor to distinguish between frequent and non-frequent soft drink consumers. Findings Indian youths preferred diet drinks and fruit juices more than regular soft drinks. Soft drinks were mostly consumed as distinct drinks (not as substitutes) and on specific occasions. Easy availability of soft drinks at the locations closure to consumers was a critical factor in determining consumers’ purchase and consumption level. Attitude towards the utility and nutritional dimensions of soft drinks had a positive and significant influence on the frequency of consumption. Practical implications To remain competitive, soft drinks’ companies need to focus more on healthy products and those that are refreshing and relaxing. Social implications Regulating the availability of soft drinks in and around educational institutions will affect consumption of soft drinks and reduce diseases. Originality/value Only a few studies investigating consumption patterns and attitudes among Indian youth towards soft drinks. This study attempts to fill the gap.
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Bere, Elling, Elin Sørli Glomnes, Saskia J. te Velde, and Knut-Inge Klepp. "Determinants of adolescents’ soft drink consumption." Public Health Nutrition 11, no. 1 (January 2008): 49–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1368980007000122.
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AbstractObjectiveTo identify determinants of adolescents’ consumption of carbonated soft drinks (regular and diet), both of total consumption and of consumption at school.Design/Setting/SubjectsRegular and diet soft drink consumption was measured by food frequency questions that were dichotomised. Several potential environmental and personal determinants of consumption were measured. A total of 2870 (participation rate: 85%) 9th and 10th graders, within 33 Norwegian schools, participated in the study. Multilevel logistic regression analyses were preformed for total soft drink consumption (twice a week or more vs. less) and for consumption at school (once a week or more vs. less).ResultsA total of 63% and 27% of the participants reported to drink respectively regular and diet soft drinks twice a week or more, and 24% and 8%, respectively, reported to drink soft drinks once a week or more at school. Preferences, accessibility, modelling and attitudes were the strongest determinants of both regular and diet soft drink consumption. In addition, gender, educational plans and dieting were related to both total soft drink consumption and consumption at school. Pupils with longer distance from school to shop and those in schools with rules concerning soft drink consumption tended to have lower odds of drinking both regular and diet soft drinks at school.ConclusionThis study shows that gender, educational plans, dieting, accessibility, modelling, attitudes and preferences all seem to be strong determinants of adolescents’ soft drink consumption. Parents and the home environment appear as great potential intervention targets.
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Blades, Mabel. "SOFT DRINKS." Nutrition & Food Science 90, no. 4 (April 1990): 6–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/eb059302.
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Nunes, Sandra Fernanda, Sonia Maria Freire, Maria Margarida Castel-Branco, and Isabel Vitória Figueiredo. "The sodium prevalence in carbonated soft drinks sold in Brazil." Revista Eletronica Gestão & Saúde 1, no. 1 (March 25, 2013): 1738. http://dx.doi.org/10.18673/gs.v1i1.22973.
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The carbonated soft drinks intake has changed the children eating habits. This factor may be directly associated with arterial hypertension due the high consumption of sodium present in foods and drinks industrialized. This study was to compare sodium levels between two different types of carbonated soft drinks, carbonated sugar drinks and diet drinks to define what type of drink has the lowest sodium content and alerting healthcare professionals about the presence of sodium in industrialized beverages. The study included labels of carbonated soft drinks n = 33 – sugar drinks (n = 21) or diet drinks (n = 12) – of five different flavors.All carbonated soft drinks evaluated have sodium in its composition. However, the sodium presence in carbonated sugar drinks was significantly lower when compared with carbonated diet drinks (69.05 ± 16.55 vs. 145.30 ± 47.36mg Na/l, respectively).Studies to identify children's eating habits related with increased consumption of foods and drinks manufactured are needed to identify, reduce and prevent high blood pressure.
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Ferretti, Fabrizio, Michele Mariani, and Elena Sarti. "Does the Prevalence of Obesity Affect the Demand for Soft Drinks? Evidence from Cross-Country Panel Data." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 19, no. 2 (January 14, 2022): 938. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19020938.
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The impact of soft drinks on obesity has been widely investigated during the last decades. Conversely, the role of obesity as a factor influencing the demand for soft drinks remains largely unexplored. However, understanding potential changes in the demand for soft drinks, as a result of changes in the spread of obesity, may be useful to better design a comprehensive strategy to curb soft drink consumption. In this paper, we aim to answer the following research question: Does the prevalence of obesity affect the demand for soft drinks? For this purpose, we collected data in a sample of 97 countries worldwide for the period 2005–2019. To deal with problems of reverse causality, an instrumental variable approach and a two-stage least squares method were used to estimate the impact of the age-standardized obesity rate on the market demand for soft drinks. After controlling for several demographic and socio-economic confounding factors, we found that a one percent increase in the prevalence of obesity increases the consumption of soft drinks and carbonated soft drinks by about 2.37 and 1.11 L per person/year, respectively. Our findings corroborate the idea that the development of an obesogenic food environment is a self-sustaining process, in which obesity and unhealthy lifestyles reinforce each other, and further support the need for an integrated approach to curb soft drink consumption by combining sugar taxes with bans, regulations, and nutrition education programs.
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Zhang, Xingyu, Xiaoyan Huang, Yi Xiao, Danrong Jing, Yuzhou Huang, Liping Chen, Dan Luo, Xiang Chen, and Minxue Shen. "Daily intake of soft drinks is associated with symptoms of anxiety and depression in Chinese adolescents." Public Health Nutrition 22, no. 14 (May 17, 2019): 2553–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1368980019001009.
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AbstractObjective:The association of soft drink consumption with mental problems in Asian adolescents has not been reported. The present study aimed to investigate the association of soft drink consumption and symptoms of anxiety and depression in adolescents in China.Design:A cross-sectional study to investigate the association of intake of soft drinks and sugars from soft drinks with symptoms of anxiety and depression measured by the two-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-2) and the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-2), respectively.Setting:A comprehensive university in Changsha, China.Participants:Newly enrolled college students in 2017.Result:In total, 8226 students completed the investigation and 8085 students with no systemic disorders were finally analysed. Students consuming soft drinks ≥7 times/week had significantly higher (mean difference; 95 % CI) GAD-2 (0·15; 0·07, 0·23) and PHQ-2 (0·27; 0·19, 0·35) scores compared with those barely consuming soft drinks, adjusted for demographic and behavioural factors. Those consuming >25 g sugar/d from soft drinks had significantly higher GAD-2 (0·11; 0·04, 0·18) and PHQ-2 (0·22; 0·15, 0·29) scores compared with non-consumers. The mediation effect of obesity in the associations was not clinically significant.Conclusions:Adolescents consuming soft drinks ≥7 times/week, or >25 g sugar/d from soft drinks, had significantly higher levels of anxiety and depression. Dietary suggestion is needed to prevent anxiety and depression in adolescents.
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Arslan, Yusuf. "EXPLORING THE EFFECTS OF CONSUMERS’ NUTRITIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION INTEREST ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF ARTIFICIAL SWEETENER USAGE IN SOFT DRINKS." Marketing and Management of Innovations, no. 3 (2019): 33–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.21272/mmi.2019.3-03.
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Together with the increasing health awareness levels of consumers’, artificial food additives have been highly criticized by the public. However, these kinds of sweeteners are still being used widely all over the world. One of the sectors that prefer mostly these kinds of sweeteners is the soft drink industry. High fructose corn syrup, which has been associated with serious health problems recently, is one of these additives which is highly preferred in the soft drink industry. Upon examining the situation, it is understood that there is a conflict between the implementations of the soft drink industry and consumer attitudes towards them. However, it is seen that the consumers’ perspective is not clarified enough empirically in terms of this issue. This means that the players of the soft drink industry have a lack of insight in terms of consumer thoughts and attitudes regarding artificial sweetener usage in soft drinks. Owing to this research gap in the literature and the importance of the subject in terms of consumer well-being, this study aims to explore the antecedents for the acceptance of high fructose corn syrup usage in soft drinks. To reach this aim, four research questions represented to understand how frequent consumers prefer soft drinks containing high fructose corn syrup, to reveal consumers’ attitudes and acceptance towards high fructose corn syrup and to understand how nutritional knowledge and nutritional information interest affect consumers’ acceptance specifically on high fructose corn syrup usage in soft drinks. To answer these questions, a structured survey was developed and conducted on 888 soft drink consumers who are aware of high fructose corn syrup in soft drinks as an additive
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Quirmbach, Diana, Laura Cornelsen, Susan A. Jebb, Theresa Marteau, and Richard Smith. "Effect of increasing the price of sugar-sweetened beverages on alcoholic beverage purchases: an economic analysis of sales data." Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health 72, no. 4 (January 23, 2018): 324–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/jech-2017-209791.
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BackgroundTaxing soft-drinks may reduce their purchase, but assessing the impact on health demands wider consideration on alternative beverage choices. Effects on alcoholic drinks are of particular concern, as many contain similar or greater amounts of sugar than soft-drinks and have additional health harms. Changes in consumption of alcoholic drinks may reinforce or negate the intended effect of price changes for soft-drinks.MethodsA partial demand model, adapted from the Almost Ideal Demand System, was applied to Kantar Worldpanel data from 31 919 households from January 2012 to December 2013, covering drink purchases for home consumption, providing ~6 million purchases aggregated into 11 groups, including three levels of soft-drink, three of other non-alcoholic drinks and five of alcoholic drinks.ResultsAn increase in the price of high-sugar drinks leads to an increase in the purchase of lager, an increase in the price of medium-sugar drinks reduces purchases of alcoholic drinks, while an increase in the price of diet/low-sugar drinks increases purchases of beer, cider and wines. Overall, the effects of price rises are greatest in the low-income group.ConclusionIncreasing the price of soft-drinks may change purchase patterns for alcohol. Increasing the price of medium-sugar drinks has the potential to have a multiplier-effect beneficial to health through reducing alcohol purchases, with the converse for increases in the price of diet-drinks. Although the reasons for such associations cannot be explained from this analysis, requiring further study, the design of fiscal interventions should now consider these wider potential outcomes.
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Grenby, T. H., A. Phillips, T. Desai, and M. Mistry. "Laboratory studies of the dental properties of soft drinks." British Journal of Nutrition 62, no. 2 (September 1989): 451–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1079/bjn19890045.
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The composition and dental properties of eight different soft drinks, representing some of the most popular types used in the UK, were examined. Demineralization experiments were conducted on hydroxylapatite, the basic component of dental enamel, determining calcium dissolving by atomic absorption spectroscopy and phosphorus by u.v. visual spectrophotometry. The titratable acid content of the drinks was found to give a better guide than their pH to their potential dental erosiveness. The sugar content, in their ready-to-drink form, varied from zero in a low-calorie product up to almost 14 % in a blackcurrant drink, but using a technique with a relatively long contact time, and in the absence of intact dental plaque, the demineralizing action on hydroxylapatite of the acids already in the drinks eclipsed the effects of the acid generated by oral micro-organisms from the sugars in the drinks. The pure citrus juices showed potentially the worst dental properties, followed by the orange and blackcurrant concentrates after dilution to their ready-to-drink form, with least demineralization from the carbonated drinks, and a cola drink giving especially low values.
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Laohasiriwong, Wonga, Sim Samphors, Pall Chamroen, Vong Pisey, and Rebecca S. Dewey. "Association between socioeconomic factors and soft drink consumption among adults in Cambodia: a cross-sectional study." F1000Research 9 (August 9, 2021): 708. http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.24890.3.
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Background: Soft drinks are an attractive and popular drink, consumed by many people to fulfill their energy. However, soft drink consumption is an important risk factor for non-communicable diseases. This study aimed to investigate the association between socioeconomic factors and soft drink consumption among adults in Cambodia. Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study with multi-stage random sampling was used to select 749 respondents from 12 communes across 5 districts in Phnom Penh, the capital city of Cambodia. A structured questionnaire was used to assess socioeconomic factors and soft drink consumption. Data were analyzed using bivariate and multivariable logistic regression. Crude odds ratios and adjusted odds ratios (AORs) with 95% confident intervals (CI) were calculated to show the strength of associations. Results: The overall prevalence of soft drink consumption was 44.73% (95%CI: 41.16-48.30%) across the sample population. The final model of multiple logistic regression showed only four factors to be significantly associated with soft drink consumption: gender, age, family size and income. Respondents most likely to consume soft drinks were men (AOR: 1.49, 95%CI: 1.10-2.00; p=0.009), those aged 31-59 years (AOR: 1.93, 95%CI: 1.98-4.62; p<0.001), those in a household of less than 5 individuals (AOR: 1.38, 95%CI: 1.44-3.19; p=0.036), and those earning <300$/month (AOR: 1.59, 95%CI: 1.10-2.31; p=0.003). Conclusion: The prevalence of soft drink consumption in Cambodia is a major concern for public health. The predictive factors significantly associated with soft drink consumption identified by this study were gender, age, household size and income. Therefore, all stakeholders should contribute to social marketing and intervention focusing on reducing the consumption of soft drinks through advertising on social media, television and other popular media platforms. Furthermore, additional taxation of soft drinks should be considered.
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Sim, Samphors, Vong Pisey, and Rebecca S. Dewey. "Association between socioeconomic factors and soft drink consumption among adults in Cambodia: a cross-sectional study." F1000Research 9 (July 15, 2020): 708. http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.24890.1.
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Background: Soft drinks are an attractive and popular drink, consumed by many people to fulfill their energy. However, soft drink consumption is an important risk factor for non-communicable diseases. This study aimed to investigate the association between socioeconomic factors and soft drink consumption among adults in Cambodia. Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study with multi-stage random sampling was used to select 749 respondents from 12 communes across 5 districts in Phnom Penh, the capital city of Cambodia. A structured questionnaire was used to assess socioeconomic factors and soft drink consumption. Data were analyzed using bivariate and multivariable logistic regression. Crude odds ratios and adjusted odds ratios (AORs) with 95% confident intervals (CI) were calculated to show the strength of associations. Results: The overall prevalence of soft drink consumption was 44.73% (95%CI: 41.16-48.30%) across the sample population. The final model of multiple logistic regression showed only four factors to be significantly associated with soft drink consumption: gender, age, family size and income. Respondents most likely to consume soft drinks were men (AOR: 1.49, 95%CI: 1.10-2.00; p=0.009), those aged 31-59 years (AOR: 1.93, 95%CI: 1.98-4.62; p<0.001), those in a household of less than 5 individuals (AOR: 1.38, 95%CI: 1.44-3.19; p=0.036), and those earning <300$/month (AOR: 1.59, 95%CI: 1.10-2.31; p=0.003). Conclusion: The prevalence of soft drink consumption in Cambodia is a major concern for public health. The predictive factors significantly associated with soft drink consumption identified by this study were gender, age, household size and income. Therefore, all stakeholders should contribute to social marketing and intervention focusing on reducing the consumption of soft drinks through advertising on social media, television and other popular media platforms. Furthermore, additional taxation of soft drinks should be considered.
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Laohasiriwong, Wonga, Sim Samphors, Pall Chamroen, Vong Pisey, and Rebecca S. Dewey. "Association between socioeconomic factors and soft drink consumption among adults in Cambodia: a cross-sectional study." F1000Research 9 (September 28, 2020): 708. http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.24890.2.
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Background: Soft drinks are an attractive and popular drink, consumed by many people to fulfill their energy. However, soft drink consumption is an important risk factor for non-communicable diseases. This study aimed to investigate the association between socioeconomic factors and soft drink consumption among adults in Cambodia. Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study with multi-stage random sampling was used to select 749 respondents from 12 communes across 5 districts in Phnom Penh, the capital city of Cambodia. A structured questionnaire was used to assess socioeconomic factors and soft drink consumption. Data were analyzed using bivariate and multivariable logistic regression. Crude odds ratios and adjusted odds ratios (AORs) with 95% confident intervals (CI) were calculated to show the strength of associations. Results: The overall prevalence of soft drink consumption was 44.73% (95%CI: 41.16-48.30%) across the sample population. The final model of multiple logistic regression showed only four factors to be significantly associated with soft drink consumption: gender, age, family size and income. Respondents most likely to consume soft drinks were men (AOR: 1.49, 95%CI: 1.10-2.00; p=0.009), those aged 31-59 years (AOR: 1.93, 95%CI: 1.98-4.62; p<0.001), those in a household of less than 5 individuals (AOR: 1.38, 95%CI: 1.44-3.19; p=0.036), and those earning <300$/month (AOR: 1.59, 95%CI: 1.10-2.31; p=0.003). Conclusion: The prevalence of soft drink consumption in Cambodia is a major concern for public health. The predictive factors significantly associated with soft drink consumption identified by this study were gender, age, household size and income. Therefore, all stakeholders should contribute to social marketing and intervention focusing on reducing the consumption of soft drinks through advertising on social media, television and other popular media platforms. Furthermore, additional taxation of soft drinks should be considered.
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Düsman, Elisângela, Alessandra Paim Berti, Lilian Capelari Soares, and Veronica Elisa Pimenta Vicentini. "Cytotoxicity and mutagenicity of cola and grape flavored soft drinks in bone marrow cells of rodents." Food Science and Technology 33, no. 1 (March 5, 2013): 122–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/s0101-20612013005000011.
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Due to the large consumption of soft drinks in Brazil and worldwide in recent years and considering that some of the components present in their composition pose potential risks to human health, the aim of this study was to evaluate the cytotoxic and mutagenic potential of specific cola and grape-flavored soft drink brands. Bone marrow cells of Wistar rats were initially treated by gavage with one single dose of Cola or Grape soft drink, which was next offered ad libitum (instead of water) for 24 hours. A negative control treatment was performed by administering one single dose of water and a positive control administering cyclophosphamide intraperitoneally. Statistical analysis showed that the Cola and Grape soft drinks studied were not cytotoxic. However, the Cola soft drink proved mutagenic in this experiment treatment time. Therefore, this study serves as a warning about the consumption of Cola-flavored soft drink and for the need for further subchronic and chronic studies on soft drinks in order to evaluate the long term mutagenic and cytotoxic effects of these substances.
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Faisal, Elvyrah, and Ridha Anayanti. "Faktor Risiko Konsumsi Soft Drink dengan Kejadian Kegemukan pada Remaja di SMK Kristen Bala Keselamatan Palu." Poltekita : Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan 15, no. 1 (May 26, 2021): 25–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.33860/jik.v15i1.279.
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Adolescents are an age group that is prone to nutritional problems including obesity. Adolescent lifestyles that can trigger obesity include the consumption of soft drinks. The highest sweetener content in food and beverages is found in soft drinks, and it accounts for 12% of the total carbohydrate requirement which can trigger obesity. The purpose of this study was to determine the risk factors for soft drink consumption on the incidence of obesity in adolescents at the Vocational High School for Safety in Palu in 2018. This type of research used a case-control study. The sample in this study amounted to 64 people who were divided into 32 cases and 32 controls. A sampling of cases was carried out by the total population. Data collection techniques use digital scales and microtome to determine nutritional status, and the Semi-Quantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire form to determine the frequency and level of consumption of soft drinks. The analysis showed that the p-value for the frequency of soft drink consumption was 0.802 and the level for consumption of soft drinks was 0.297, with the OR value for the frequency of consumption of soft drinks = 1.485 and the OR value for the level of consumption = 1.98. The conclusion is that there is no relationship between the frequency of consumption of soft drinks, the level of consumption of soft drinks with the incidence of obesity in adolescents at the Vocational School of Salvation Army Palu. but have a risk respectively 1.485 times and 1.98 times the incidence of obesity. It is recommended that schools pay more attention to the types of drinks that are marketed in the school environment and teenagers are expected to be wiser in choosing snacks.
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Barajas-Torres, Guadalupe Carolina, Miguel Klünder-Klünder, Juan Garduño-Espinosa, Israel Parra-Ortega, María Isabel Franco-Hernández, and América Liliana Miranda-Lora. "Effects of Carbonated Beverage Consumption on Oral pH and Bacterial Proliferation in Adolescents: A Randomized Crossover Clinical Trial." Life 12, no. 11 (November 3, 2022): 1776. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/life12111776.
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Sugary soft drinks modify salivary pH and favor bacterial proliferation and are associated with the development of caries. Information on the effects of consuming carbonated drinks without sucrose is limited. Methods: In this crossover clinical trial, salivary and dental biofilm pH were determined at 0, 5, 10, 15, 30, 45, and 60 min after the participants (n = 18) ingested a soft drink with sucrose, a soft drink with aspartame/acesulfame K, carbonated water, and plain water on different days. Dental biofilm cultures were conducted at 0- and 120-min. Results: Salivary pH decreased significantly after ingestion of the sucrose-containing soft drink when compared with the other types of beverages (median difference, −0.3–−0.4, p ≤ 0.05), and the greatest difference was found with mineral water. A greater bacterial proliferation (Colony Forming Units [CFU]) was observed after ingestion of the drink with sucrose (↑310 × 103 CFU, p ≤ 0.01), followed by the drink with aspartame/acesulfame K (↑160 × 103 CFU, p ≤ 0.01) and carbonated water (↑60 × 103 CFU, p ≤ 0.05). No significant changes in bacterial proliferation were observed after the consumption of natural water. Conclusions: Ingestion of sucrose-containing soft drinks favors the acidification of salivary pH and the bacterial proliferation of dental biofilm. Although to a lesser extent, soft drinks containing aspartame/acesulfame K also favor bacterial proliferation.
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Page, Randy M. "Perceived Consequences of Drinking Caffeinated Beverages." Perceptual and Motor Skills 65, no. 3 (December 1987): 765–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.2466/pms.1987.65.3.765.
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A survey of 238 college students indicated that those who prefer to drink caffeine containing drinks maintain different perceptions about the negative and positive consequences of drinking caffeinated drinks from those who do not prefer to drink caffeinated drinks. 154 of the students reported that the last soft drink they consumed was caffeinated.
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Bendgude, Vikas, Bhushan Arun Jawale, Harshal Kulkarni, Amit V. Mahuli, Bhavana Dave, and Simpy Mittal. "Dental Plaque pH Variation with Regular Soft Drink, Diet Soft Drink and High Energy Drink: An in vivo Study." Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice 13, no. 2 (2012): 201–4. http://dx.doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10024-1121.
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ABSTRACT Background A high incidence of dental caries and dental erosion associated with frequent consumption of soft drinks has been reported. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the pH response of dental plaque to a regular, diet and high energy drink. Methodology Twenty subjects were recruited for this study. All subjects were between the ages of 20 and 25 and had at least four restored tooth surfaces present. The subjects were asked to refrain from brushing for 48 hours prior to the study. At baseline, plaque pH was measured from four separate locations using harvesting method. Subjects were asked to swish with 15 ml of the respective soft drink for 1 minute. Plaque pH was measured at the four designated tooth sites at 5, 10 and 20 minutes intervals. Subjects then repeated the experiment using the other two soft drinks. Results pH was minimum for regular soft drink (2.65 ± 0.026) followed by high energy drink (3.39 ± 0.026) and diet soft drink (3.78 ± 0.006). The maximum drop in plaque pH was seen with regular soft drink followed by high energy drink and diet soft drink. Conclusion Regular soft drink possesses a greater acid challenge potential on enamel than diet and high energy soft drinks. However, in this clinical trial, the pH associated with either soft drink did not reach the critical pH which is expected for enamel demineralization and dissolution. How to cite this article Jawale BA, Bendgude V, Mahuli AV, Dave B, Kulkarni H, Mittal S. Dental Plaque pH Variation with Regular Soft Drink, Diet Soft Drink and High Energy Drink: An in vivo Study. J Contemp Dent Pract 2012;13(2):201-204.
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Chen, Li, Ruiyi Liu, Yong Zhao, and Zumin Shi. "High Consumption of Soft Drinks Is Associated with an Increased Risk of Fracture: A 7-Year Follow-Up Study." Nutrients 12, no. 2 (February 19, 2020): 530. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu12020530.
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(1) Background: Fracture causes a substantial burden to society globally. Some studies have found that soft drinks consumption was associated with the risk of fractures. We aimed to assess the association in the Chinese population; (2) Methods: Data from 17,383 adults aged 20 to 75 years old attending the China Health and Nutrition Survey (CHNS) between 2004 and 2011 were analyzed. Soft drinks consumption and fracture occurrence were self-reported. The cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between soft drink and fracture was assessed using multivariable mixed-effect logistic regression and Cox regression; (3) Results: After adjusting for sociodemographic and lifestyle factors and dietary patterns, compared with those who did not consume soft drinks, participants with daily consumption of soft drinks had an odds ratio (95%CI) of 2.72 (95%CI: 1.45–5.09) for fracture. During a mean 5-year follow-up, there were 569 incident fracture cases. Compared with non-consumers, those with daily soft drinks consumption had a hazard ratio (95%CI) of 4.69 (95%CI: 2.80–7.88) for incident fracture; (4) Conclusions: Soft drinks consumption is directly associated with the risk of fracture. Reducing soft drinks consumption should be considered as an important strategy for individual and population levels to maintain bone health.
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Apergi, Kyriaki, Olga Malisova, Antonis Vlassopoulos, Philippa Fidanoglou, Aikaterini Kandyliari, and Maria Kapsokefalou. "Investigating the Sociodemographic and Health Characteristics of Non-Sugar Sweeteners Consumption in Greek School-Aged Children: A Cross-Sectional Study." Children 11, no. 7 (July 2, 2024): 813. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/children11070813.
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Background/Objectives: The childhood consumption of non-sugar-sweetened (NSS) soft drinks is a growing concern due to its potential health implications. This study investigated demographic, anthropometric, and lifestyle factors influencing NSS soft drink consumption among children. Methods: A sample of 1304 children and their parents were surveyed. Results: Analysis revealed that nearly 60% reported consuming NSS soft drinks at least once a week. Also, positive associations were found between NSS soft drink consumption and lower socioeconomic status, increased total beverage consumption, higher maternal BMI, and parental soft drink habits. However, upon employing multivariable models, only the association between total and NSS soft drinks consumption remained statistically significant (OR = 18.925, p < 0.05 for children; OR = 3.801, p < 0.05 for parents), highlighting the pivotal role of parental behavior in shaping children’s consumption patterns. Conclusions: These findings emphasize the importance of tracking parental habits, revealing a strong correlation between parental behavior and children’s soft drink consumption patterns. Understanding these factors is crucial for developing effective public health strategies for children, which should prioritize not only individual behaviors but also parental modeling and household dynamics.
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Surarit, Rudee, Kanonrat Jiradethprapai, Kanyakorn Lertsatira, Jarukan Chanthongthiti, Chayada Teanchai, and Sivaporn Horsophonphong. "Erosive potential of vitamin waters, herbal drinks, carbonated soft drinks, and fruit juices on human teeth: An in vitro investigation." Journal of Dental Research, Dental Clinics, Dental Prospects 17, no. 3 (November 11, 2023): 129–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.34172/joddd.2023.40413.
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Background. Dental erosion is the loss of dental hard tissues through the acid dissolution of tooth minerals. One of the major factors that cause erosion is the consumption of acidic food and drinks. This study investigated and compared the effect of vitamin waters, herbal beverages, carbonated soft drinks, and fruit juices on the loss of human dental hard tissue. Methods. Human tooth samples were immersed in various drinks: vitamin waters, herbal beverages, carbonated soft drinks, and fruit juices. The pH value of each drink was measured using a pH meter. The weight of each sample was determined before and after six days of immersion in the tested drink, and the weight loss percentage was calculated. The exposed tooth surfaces were also examined under a scanning electron microscope. Results. Most of the tested drinks were acidic and displayed pH values lower than the critical pH for enamel erosion. Significant weight loss of the tooth samples was found in all tested drink groups. Additionally, the samples immersed in fruit juices and herbal beverages exhibited significantly greater weight loss than those immersed in carbonated soft drinks. Scanning electron micrographs showed samples immersed in the tested drinks to demonstrate structural disintegration with occasional void spaces, except for samples immersed in Doi Kham® Lemongrass drink. Conclusion. Most of the tested drinks have the potential to cause dissolution and destruction of dental hard tissues. Consumers should be aware that prolonged exposure to these drinks could lead to permanent loss of tooth mineral and dental erosion.
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Rao, Aman, and Sriparna Guha. "Flavored Carbonated Beverages: A Case Study on Bisleri Pop." Asia Pacific Journal of Management and Technology 03, no. 01 (2022): 38–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.46977/apjmt.2022v03i01.005.
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"Flavored carbonated beverages" are popularly known as "Soft Drinks" which typically contain carbonated water, a sweetener, and a flavouring agent. It may also contain caffeine, coloring, preservatives, and other ingredients. Soft drinks are the beverage of choice for millions of people, second only to water. The first marketed soft drinks in the Western world appeared in the 17th century, which were made of water and lemon juice sweetened with honey. There are no nutritionally beneficial components in soft drinks. Soft drinks mostly consist of filtered water and refined sugar. Bisleri International (Bisleri) re-entered the Indian soft drink market in February 2016 with the introduction of "Bisleri Pop." Bisleri, on the other hand, will face a number of hurdles in the coming days. To begin with, two multinational corporations (MNCs), Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, dominated the price and flavour pyramid in India's soft-drinks market. The case study of BISLERI POP, an Indian carbonated soft drink firm, focuses on some of the main problems, such as the company's competitive position, the strengths and weaknesses of its marketing strategies, consumer awareness, customer perception, cultural differences, and so on. This study was conducted using a descriptive research design. Google and other web sources were used to get primary data. In order to do a comparison analysis, information from Bisleri Pvt. Ltd. and other websites is used. Even though Bisleri Pop is one of the most well-known and respected bottled water brands in India, most people were not impressed by it.
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Safira Kamisna, Hajrina, Rya Novi Ezida, and Muslem. "Tingkat Konsumsi Minuman Ringan (Soft Drink) Dan Sosialisasi Pola Minum Sehat Bagi Kesehatan Anak Di Desa Lamcot Kabupaten Aceh Besar." Jurnal Riset dan Pengabdian Masyarakat 3, no. 2 (July 1, 2023): 239–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.22373/jrpm.v3i2.2168.
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Soft drinks are drinks that do not contain alcohol and these drinks are included in drinks with the addition of other ingredients, both natural and synthetic ingredients which are packaged in ready-to-consume packages. Soft drinks contain a high concentration of simple carbohydrates such as glucose, fructose, sucrose and other sugar content found in these soft drinks which have a major influence on children's health. Children in Lamcot Village choose to consume soft drinks to relieve thirst and fatigue after playing. This research use desciptive qualitative approach. Data collection methods include observation, interviews and documentation. As for the targets in this study were children with an age range of 5-12 years. In addition to educating, it also aims to increase knowledge and awareness about the importance of reducing consumption of soft drinks and drinking more mineral water as recommended.
Keywords: Soft Drink, Children, Lamcot Village
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Minuman ringan (Soft Drink) merupakan minuman yang tidak terkadung alkohol dan minuman ini termasuk kedalam minuman dengan tambahan bahan lainnya baik bahan alami dan sintetik yang dikemas dalam kemasan siap untuk dikonsumsi. Minuman ringan mengandung konsentrasi karbohidrat sederhana yang tinggi seperti glukosa, fruktosa, sukrosa serta kandungan gula lain yang terdapat pada minuman ringan tersebut yang memiliki pengaruh besar pada kesehatan anak-anak. Anak-anak di Desa Lamcot memilih untuk mengonsumsi minuman ringan untuk menghilangkan rasa haus dan lelah setelah bermain. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif. Metode pengumpulan data meliputi observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Adapun yang menjadi sasaran pada penelitian ini adalah anak-anak dengan rentang usia 5-12 tahun. Selain untuk mengedukasi juga bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan kesadaran tentang pentingnya mengurangi mengonsumsi minuman ringan dan memperbanyak meminum air mineral sesuai dengan yang dianjurkan.
Kata Kunci: Minuman Ringan, Anak-anak, Desa Lamcot
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Sridatry Pal, Joyeta Ghosh, Sudrita Roy Choudhury, Khusboo Singh, and Samarpita Koner. "Assessment of consumption patterns of soft drinks and its impact on nutritional status among young adults of Kolkata." International Journal of Science and Research Archive 8, no. 1 (February 28, 2023): 1050–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.30574/ijsra.2023.8.1.0193.
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Soft drinks are non-alcoholic beverages that primarily consist of fruit juices and carbonated beverages. Soft drinks and other liquids with added sugar are viewed as unhealthy food items since they are high in calories but low in nutrients. India's populace continues to crave sugary soft drinks even as the rest of the globe is losing interest in these toxic beverages. The purpose of the present study was to determine the association between consumption of soft drinks and its impacts on nutritional status. This cross-sectional study was conducted among 100 younger adults, aged 20-30 years selected randomly from different social media resources based on Kolkata, West Bengal India. Present online survey was conducted on the basis of responses obtained from using pretested standardised questionnaires. The google forms were prepared and shared with the respondents. Social media platforms were used like Facebook, WhatsApp, LinkedIn. In the present study total 2% respondents were underweight,30% were normal and 68% respondents belonged to overweight/obesity.88% of respondents are aware about the unhealthy impact of soft drinks. Whereas considering practice 6% of the respondents drink soft drinks daily and 25% have it on a weekly basis.42% of the respondents prefers regular soft drinks whereas 46% prefers fruit flavoured cold drinks. Again 62% of the respondents prefers coloured soft drinks. Considering attitude of the respondents 12% of them still willing to have soft drinks even after knowing its ill effects on tooth enamel. Further studies using descriptive research designs are needed to better understand the prospective associations among beverage consumption and obesity in the age group of 20 to 30 years, who are the future of our country.
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van Vliet, Kimber, Elise S. Melis, Pim de Blaauw, Esther van Dam, Ronald G. H. J. Maatman, David Abeln, Francjan J. van Spronsen, and M. Rebecca Heiner-Fokkema. "Aspartame and Phe-Containing Degradation Products in Soft Drinks across Europe." Nutrients 12, no. 6 (June 24, 2020): 1887. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu12061887.
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Phenylketonuria and tyrosinemia type 1 are treated with dietary phenylalanine (Phe) restriction. Aspartame is a Phe-containing synthetic sweetener used in many products, including many ‘regular’ soft drinks. Its amount is (often) not declared; therefore, patients are advised not to consume aspartame-containing foods. This study aimed to determine the variation in aspartame concentrations and its Phe-containing degradation products in aspartame-containing soft drinks. For this, an LC–MS/MS method was developed for the analysis of aspartame, Phe, aspartylphenylalanine, and diketopiperazine in soft drinks. In total, 111 regularly used soft drinks from 10 European countries were analyzed. The method proved linear and had an inter-assay precision (CV%) below 5% for aspartame and higher CVs% of 4.4–49.6% for the degradation products, as many concentrations were at the limit of quantification. Aspartame and total Phe concentrations in the aspartame-containing soft drinks varied from 103 to 1790 µmol/L (30–527 mg/L) and from 119 to 2013 µmol/L (20–332 mg/L), respectively, and were highly variable among similar soft drinks bought in different countries. Since Phe concentrations between drinks and countries highly vary, we strongly advocate the declaration of the amount of aspartame on soft drink labels, as some drinks may be suitable for consumption by patients with Phe-restricted diets.
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Sultan, Aeysha, SyedaLaila Rubab, Bushra Nisar, and Noreen Sajjad. "CHEMISTRY OF COLD DRINKS/ SOFT DRINKS." International Journal of Advanced Research 5, no. 11 (November 30, 2017): 1003–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.21474/ijar01/5859.
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Manandhar, Raju Bhai. "Product features and consumer preference for soft drinks in Nepal: A comprehensive analysis." Journal of Nepalese Management Academia 1, no. 1 (December 31, 2023): 37–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jnma.v1i1.62031.
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Soft drinks are gaining popularity, even in Nepal. Product features are focused on advertising soft drinks because they are critical in meeting the expectations of customers. The study intended to assess the relationship between ingredients, quality, and flavor in soft drink preferences. A descriptive and causal research design was used in this study. This survey relied heavily on primary data. To obtain preliminary data, a four-point Likert scale questionnaire survey was created. This study employed a convenience sample technique to identify 315 respondents from the Kathmandu Valley who had previously consumed soft drinks in order to collect the relevant data. The study adopted cross tab, independent t-test, and correlation to analyze the data. The quality, ingredients, and flavor are positively correlated with consumers' preference for soft drinks. As per the result quality is the first preferable factor to select soft drinks and it has a high correlation with consumers’ preferences. It assures customers to make them ready to purchase particular soft drinks. So the company should maintain the standard of quality of the product by using high-quality ingredients to meet the consumer's expectations and the company also need to maintain the standard of flavor to build up the company’s image. The future researcher can survey taking another factor with a large sample using different methodologies to examine the consumer’s preference for soft drinks.
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Sivarajan, Madhumithaa. "Awareness among students on ill effects of carbonated drinks on enamel." Bioinformation 16, no. 12 (December 31, 2020): 1037–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.6026/973206300161037.
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It is of interest to document data on the AWARENESS AMONG STUDENTS (18 to 25 years) ON ILL EFFECTS OF CARBONATED DRINK ON ENAMEL using an online survey questionnaire. Data shows that about 67.2% students consume carbonated drinks every day and only 41.8% of the students experienced ill effects. Moreover, 44.8% of students did not experience any discomfort after consumption of soft drinks. The prevalence of tooth erosion in students who consume soft drinks every day is high and the frequency of consumption of potentially erosive soft drinks with low pH values was the only possible risk factor for dental erosion. Most of the students did prefer fruit juices to carbonated drinks due to the constant exposure for a balanced health.
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Sivarajan, Madhumithaa. "Awareness among students on ill effects of carbonated drinks on enamel." Bioinformation 16, no. 12 (December 31, 2020): 1037–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.6026/973206300161037.
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It is of interest to document data on the AWARENESS AMONG STUDENTS (18 to 25 years) ON ILL EFFECTS OF CARBONATED DRINK ON ENAMEL using an online survey questionnaire. Data shows that about 67.2% students consume carbonated drinks every day and only 41.8% of the students experienced ill effects. Moreover, 44.8% of students did not experience any discomfort after consumption of soft drinks. The prevalence of tooth erosion in students who consume soft drinks every day is high and the frequency of consumption of potentially erosive soft drinks with low pH values was the only possible risk factor for dental erosion. Most of the students did prefer fruit juices to carbonated drinks due to the constant exposure for a balanced health.
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Siregar, Darmayanti, Gema Nazriyanti, and Qanita Fadhillah. "<strong>Comparison between carbonated and fruit-based soft drinks effect on calcium release from enamel surface of extracted permanent teeth</strong>." Padjadjaran Journal of Dentistry 34, no. 1 (April 9, 2022): 81. http://dx.doi.org/10.24198/pjd.vol34no1.32239.
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Introduction: People widely consume soft drinks due to their easy accessibility and delightful taste, without realising the impact on the tooth surface. Enamel dissolves easily due to acidic products that contact acid, a chemical demineralisation process (dental erosion). This study aimed to analyse the comparison between carbonated and fruit-based soft drinks effect on calcium release from enamel surface of extracted permanent teeth. Methods: In-vitro study with a time-series design was conducted on the population of extracted premolars taken from a private dental clinic and orthodontics clinic of the Faculty of Dentistry Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan. The sample was obtained using the pairwise difference hypothesis test formula. The samples were 24 pieces divided into two treatment groups by immersing in carbonated drinks and fruit-based soft drinks for 5 to 60 minutes. The statistical test used was the independent t-test and generalised linear model-repeated measures (GLM-RM). Results: The calcium level after immersion in the carbonated drink at the fifth minute was 0.476±0.397 mg/L, then increased significantly at the sixtieth minute to 3.058±0.811 mg/L (p=0.001). In the fruit-based soft drinks immersion group, the dissolved calcium at the fifth minute was 0.671±0.208 mg/L, then increased significantly to 2.258±1.351 mg/L (p-value=0.028). Neither carbonated drinks nor fruit-based soft drinks showed a significant effect on the levels of dissolved calcium (p-value=0.135). Conclusion: In the fifth minutes of immersion, fruit-based soft drinks caused higher calcium release level compared to carbonated soft drinks. In contrast, in the sixtieth-minutes of immersion, the calcium release is found to be higher in the carbonated soft drinks group.
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Kregiel, Dorota. "Health Safety of Soft Drinks: Contents, Containers, and Microorganisms." BioMed Research International 2015 (2015): 1–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/128697.
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Soft drinks consumption is still a controversial issue for public health and public policy. Over the years, numerous studies have been conducted into the possible links between soft drink intake and medical problems, the results of which, however, remain highly contested. Nevertheless, as a result, increasing emphasis is being placed on the health properties of soft drinks, by both the industry and the consumers, for example, in the expanding area of functional drinks. Extensive legislation has been put in place to ensure that soft drinks manufacturers conform to established national and international standards. Consumers trust that the soft drinks they buy are safe and their quality is guaranteed. They also expect to be provided with information that can help them to make informed decisions about the purchase of products and that the information on product labels is not false or misleading. This paper provides a broad overview of available scientific knowledge and cites numerous studies on various aspects of soft drinks and their implications for health safety. Particular attention is given to ingredients, including artificial flavorings, colorings, and preservatives and to the lesser known risks of microbiological and chemical contamination during processing and storage.
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Mahdi Ghani, Jinan. "Impact of Carbonated Soft Drink on Female Fecundity." Al-Kufa University Journal for Biology 14, no. 3 (February 7, 2023): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.36320/ajb/v14.i3.11271.
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Human consumption of soft drinks, whether women, men or children, has a harmful effect on their health, actually, we need more results to know how soft drinks affect human health, especially the health of the female reproductive system. This study sheds light on carbonated drink effects on health women includes weight of ovaries and uterus, and show the level of AntiMüllerian hormone (AMH ) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH). we will review research that that examined the relationship between consumption of soft drinks and their effects on women's health and the findings of it.
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Chaput, Jean-Philippe, Mark S. Tremblay, Peter T. Katzmarzyk, Mikael Fogelholm, Gang Hu, Carol Maher, Jose Maia, et al. "Sleep patterns and sugar-sweetened beverage consumption among children from around the world." Public Health Nutrition 21, no. 13 (April 23, 2018): 2385–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1368980018000976.
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AbstractObjectiveTo examine the relationships between objectively measured sleep patterns (sleep duration, sleep efficiency and bedtime) and sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption (regular soft drinks, energy drinks, sports drinks and fruit juice) among children from all inhabited continents of the world.DesignMultinational, cross-sectional study.SettingThe International Study of Childhood Obesity, Lifestyle and the Environment (ISCOLE).SubjectsChildren (n 5873) 9–11 years of age.ResultsSleep duration was 12 min per night shorter in children who reported consuming regular soft drinks ‘at least once a day’ compared with those who reported consuming ‘never’ or ‘less than once a week’. Children were more likely to sleep the recommended 9–11 h/night if they reported lower regular soft drink consumption or higher sports drinks consumption. Children who reported consuming energy drinks ‘once a week or more’ reported a 25-min earlier bedtime than those who reported never consuming energy drinks. Children who reported consuming sports drinks ‘2–4 d a week or more’ also reported a 25-min earlier bedtime compared with those who reported never consuming sports drinks. The associations between sleep efficiency and SSB consumption were not significant. Similar associations between sleep patterns and SSB consumption were observed across all twelve study sites.ConclusionsShorter sleep duration was associated with higher intake of regular soft drinks, while earlier bedtimes were associated with lower intake of regular soft drinks and higher intake of energy drinks and sports drinks in this international study of children. Future work is needed to establish causality and to investigate underlying mechanisms.
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PARK, YOEN JU, and JINRU CHEN. "Microbial Quality of Soft Drinks Served by the Dispensing Machines in Fast Food Restaurants and Convenience Stores in Griffin, Georgia, and Surrounding Areas." Journal of Food Protection 72, no. 12 (December 1, 2009): 2607–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.4315/0362-028x-72.12.2607.
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This study was undertaken to evaluate the microbial quality of the soft drinks served by fast food restaurants and gas station convenience stores in Griffin, GA, and surrounding areas. The soft drinks were collected from the dispensing machines in 8 fast food restaurants or gas station convenience stores in 2005 (n = 25) and in 10 fast food restaurants or gas station convenience stores in 2006 (n = 43) and 2007 (n = 43). One hundred milliliters of each soft drink was filtered through a hydrophobic grid membrane filter. The remaining portion of the soft drink was kept at room temperature for 4 h before sampling in order to mimic the possible holding time between purchase and consumption. The membrane filters were sampled for total aerobic bacteria, Enterobacteriaceae, lactic acid bacteria, and yeasts and molds. The microbial counts in the 2006 samples were numerically higher than the counts in the 2007 samples except for the average lactic acid bacteria counts, and were either significantly or numerically higher than the counts in the 2005 samples. Soft drinks sampled after the 4-h holding period had relatively higher counts than those sampled initially, with a few exceptions. Some soft drinks had over 4 log CFU/100 ml of total aerobic bacteria, Enterobacteriaceae, lactic acid bacteria, and yeast and mold cells. The study revealed the microbial quality of soft drinks served by dispensing machines in Griffin, GA, and surrounding areas, emphasizing the importance of effective sanitizing practice in retail settings.
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Crichton, Georgina E., Merrill F. Elias, and Rachael V. Torres. "Sugar-sweetened soft drinks are associated with poorer cognitive function in individuals with type 2 diabetes: the Maine–Syracuse Longitudinal Study." British Journal of Nutrition 115, no. 8 (March 4, 2016): 1397–405. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0007114516000325.
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AbstractThe importance of adequate nutrition on cognitive performance is well recognised. Greater intakes of soft drinks are associated with a higher risk for type 2 diabetes, as well as other cardiometabolic diseases. A few studies have specifically examined whether the intake of soft drinks may be related to cognitive function. The aim of this study was to investigate whether soft drink intakes, including both sugar-sweetened and diet beverages, are associated with cognitive function, with adjustment for cardiovascular, lifestyle and dietary factors, and stratified according to type 2 diabetes status. Cross-sectional analyses were undertaken using 803 community-dwelling participants, aged 23–98 years, from the Maine–Syracuse Longitudinal Study. Cognitive function was measured using an extensive battery of neuropsychological tests. Usual dietary intake of soft drinks was assessed using a FFQ. Stratification by type 2 diabetes indicated that a greater intake of sugar-sweetened soft drinks was significantly associated with poorer performance in visual spatial memory, working memory, scanning and tracking, executive function, the global composite and the Mini-Mental State Examination in diabetic individuals. These relations were not attenuated with statistical control for BMI and other cardiovascular, lifestyle and dietary factors. Diet soft drink intake was unrelated to cognitive performance. Frequent sugar-sweetened soft drink intake was associated with poorer cognitive performance, particularly in individuals with type 2 diabetes, but the underlying causal mechanisms are yet to be determined. Longitudinal studies are needed to clarify these findings and the underlying causal mechanisms.
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Shahzad, Muhammad Faisal, Yuhang Tian, and Jin Xiao. "“Drink It or Not”: Soft Drink Anticonsumption Behavior and the Mediating Effect of Behavioral Intentions." Sustainability 11, no. 12 (June 14, 2019): 3279. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su11123279.
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Increased health risks and obesity resulting from soft drink consumption have received considerable attention worldwide. The purpose of this empirical study was to explore the antecedents of soft drink anticonsumption behavior in China using structural equation modeling techniques by analysis of moment structures (AMOS). Soft drink anticonsumers think that these drinks are unhealthy, and consumer attitude and behavioral intention towards anticonsumption behavior were found to be significant. Individual and sociocultural factors were also positively associated with anticonsumption of soft drinks in China. Future studies could examine gender differences in anticonsumption behavior. A large sample size would be more reflective in other contexts. Regarding health and obesity-reduction concerns, this study provides useful implications for marketers and policymakers. Soft drink marketers can integrate obesity-reduction efforts through social marketing. This study has put forward a conceptual framework for soft drink anticonsumption behavior focusing on health concerns and the effect of sociocultural factors on anticonsumption.
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Rivera-Paredez, Berenice, Leticia Torres-Ibarra, Romina González-Morales, Tonatiuh Barrientos-Gutiérrez, Rubí Hernández-López, Paula Ramírez, Leith León-Maldonado, Rafael Velázquez-Cruz, Edgar Denova-Gutiérrez, and Jorge Salmerón. "Cumulative soft drink consumption is associated with insulin resistance in Mexican adults." American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 112, no. 3 (June 29, 2020): 661–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ajcn/nqaa169.
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ABSTRACT Background Insulin resistance (IR) is an important risk factor for type 2 diabetes (T2D) and other cardiometabolic diseases. Recent studies suggest that soft drink consumption could increase IR. However, inconsistent findings have been observed. Objective The aim was to estimate the association between the cumulative consumption of soft drinks and IR by means of the HOMA-IR in Mexican adults. Methods We analyzed the association between cumulative consumption of soft drinks and HOMA-IR change after 7 y of follow-up in participants (n = 1073) of the Health Workers Cohort Study. Soft drink consumption was estimated by food-frequency questionnaires. Insulin was measured by chemiluminescence, and fasting glucose was measured with the enzymatic colorimetric method. HOMA-IR was computed as fasting insulin (mIU/L) × fasting glucose (mmol/L)/22.5. To assess the relation between cumulative soft drink consumption and HOMA-IR change, we performed robust linear regression models. Additionally, we used fixed-effects models to estimate the association between changes in soft drink consumption and change in HOMA-IR. Results At baseline, the average age was 44 y. Mean cumulative soft drink consumption was 0.42 servings/d. Median HOMA-IR increased from 1.5 at baseline to 2.0 at follow-up. Soft drink consumption was positively associated with HOMA-IR change. In the multiple linear regression analysis, for each increase in the consumption of 2 (355 mL) soft drinks/d, the average change between baseline and follow-up HOMA-IR showed an increase of 1.11 units (95% CI: 0.74, 1.48). Conclusions Our data support the hypothesis that, in Mexican adults, a higher soft drink consumption is associated with an increase in HOMA-IR, despite known risk factors. These findings support the need for reinforcing policies to reduce soft drink consumption in our population.
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Sevostyanova, E. M., O. A. Soboleva, I. L. Kovaleva, and I. N. Gribkova. "Soft drinks. Organoleptic analysis — a criterion for substantiation of expiry dates of products." Food systems 5, no. 3 (October 6, 2022): 176–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.21323/2618-9771-2022-5-3-176-184.
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The paper considers the topicality of the development of methodological approaches to the method for accelerated aging of soft drinks on the market. Selection principles for the controlled indicators that essentially influence finished product quality are presented and the method for sample processing that allows modeling conditions of product spoilage is examined. The investigations enabled establishing the most important criteria (acetaldehyde content, sucrose transformation, CO2 concentration, organoleptic indicators) that allow predicting expiry dates of soft drinks by express methods. The comparative assessment of quality and safety of soft drinks in the conditions of “accelerated” and “natural” aging (over the shelf life with regard to the reserve ratio) by the selected criteria was carried out. The criteria parameters for tasting assessment of soft drinks that allow more correct assessment of nuance descriptors of a product were developed. It is shown that cyclic impact of temperature regimes (warmth 50 °C / cold 6 °C) during the exposure time of 30 days enables modeling soft drink storage over the shelf-life of 12 months in the conditions of natural aging. In this study, the expiry date was confirmed for the studied soft drinks based on plant raw materials and was established for drinks based on flavoring agents.
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Sweetman, Claire, Jane Wardle, and Lucy Cooke. "Soft drinks and 'desire to drink' in preschoolers." International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 5, no. 1 (2008): 60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1479-5868-5-60.
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Georgieva, Mariya. "ASPECTS OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ON THE MARKET FOR CARBONATED SOFT DRINKS IN BULGARIA FROM THE POINT OF VIEW OF BUSINESS." Economic Thought journal 64, no. 4 (August 20, 2019): 102–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.56497/etj1964406.
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The concept of sustainable development has changed modern business. The successful companies of the 21st century strive to be good corporate citizens. This means integrating the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) into their corporate strategies. The results of an empirical survey among carbonated soft drink manufacturers/bottling companies in Bulgaria on the aspects of applying CSR to this market are presented. The expert assessment offered by the business focuses on four key areas: (1) the role of CSR in the market for carbonated soft drinks in Bulgaria; (2) the effects of the implementation of CSR; (3) the consumer choice factors behind the purchase of carbonated soft drinks; and (4) the profile of the consumers of carbonated soft drinks.
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Campos-Ramírez, Cesar, Nicolas Camacho-Calderon, Maria Elena Villagran-Herrera, Adriana Aguilar-Galarza, Miriam Aracely Anaya-Loyola, and Jorge Palacios-Delgado. "Soft Drink Addiction Scale: Reliability and Validity Analysis in Young Mexican People." Beverages 10, no. 1 (January 28, 2024): 15. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/beverages10010015.
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It has been proposed that the consumption of foods high in sugar or fat may cause addictive behavior. The aim of this study was to adapt and validate a soft drink addiction scale that can be used in future studies and to strengthen the proposal of food addiction with the hypothesis that people with high consumption of soft drinks have similar characteristics to people who consume abuse drugs. A non-probabilistic convenience sample of 394 Mexican participants answered a soft drinks’ consumption frequency questionnaire, an addiction scale, and a self-efficacy scale for soft drinks’ consumption. Additionally, anthropometric measurements were taken. The addiction scale showed three factors with an adequate reliability (Cronbach’s alpha coefficient = 0.903), as well as construct validity and criterion validity with the self-efficacy scale and total body fat percentage on soft drinks, mainly those with substantial caloric content. Additionally, the results showed a predictive value for soft drink consumption, strengthening its validity. This scale is useful to identify and evaluate the characteristic patterns of a substance addiction. The total reliability indicates that the items as a whole are correlated with each other and that the scale is stable to be used over time. This is the first study that evaluates the addictive characteristics of soft drink consumption through a scale, and it represents an advance in the exploration of the behavioral sciences field and an important tool for the creation of public health policies, mainly in countries with a high consumption of these beverages.
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Kunal, Kukreja, Kinra Prateek, and Tevatia MS. "Is Aerated Soft Drink and Packaged Juice Consumption an Independent Risk Factor to Cause Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease." Annals of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine 7, no. 7 (July 30, 2020): A349–354. http://dx.doi.org/10.21276/apalm.2782.
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There has been an increase in consumption of aerated sweetened soft drinks and packaged juices high in carbohydrates/fructose by humans across the globe. There have been various studies with contradictory inferences of association of chronic sweetened soft drink (rich in high fructose corn syrup) intake and NAFLD. This study was undertaken with the aim to determine the quantity, frequency, duration and type of sweet soft drinks /packaged fruit juices consumption in patients with NAFLD as compared to that in control population. Other objectives included assessment of the independent role of sweetened soft drinks as a risk factor for NAFLD in the absence of metabolic syndrome and to correlate the level of steatosis (objectively graded by ultrasonography) with the amount of intake of soft drinks in patients of NAFLD.
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50 patients of NAFLD as diagnosed clinically and by ultrasonography were identified and compared with 50 age matched control population reporting to the hospital with ailments other than NAFLD. The presence or absence of metabolic syndrome was noted in all the patients. The history of soft drink intake was obtained from the patient under following heads: a) quantity consumed, b) type of soft drink/packaged juice consumed, c) period of ingestion and d) frequency of consumption.
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The average monthly consumption, duration of consumption and the mean total sugar consumption of sweetened soft drinks / packaged juices were significantly higher in patients with NAFLD versus those in the control group (p=0.0002; <0.0001; p=0.002 respectively). The quantity and chronicity of intake correlated well with the grade of NAFLD. As the average monthly consumption and mean sugar consumption increased the grade of fatty liver on USG also increased (p= 0.004). A total of 11 patients out of all the 100 patients (study and control groups combined) had a daily intake of 150-300ml of SSD for a period ranging from 5 to 20 years. Two of these had grade I NAFLD whereas 9 had grade II-III NAFLD. Five of these 11 patients had a daily intake of 250ml or greater. All these 5 patients had grade II-III NAFLD documented on ultrasound findings.
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The consumption of sweetened soft drinks and packaged juice is on the rise in India. The intake of these drinks is significantly higher in patients with NAFLD.
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Siqueira, Jordana, José Mill, Gustavo Velasquez-Melendez, Alexandra Moreira, Sandhi Barreto, Isabela Benseñor, and Maria Molina. "Sugar-Sweetened Soft Drinks and Fructose Consumption Are Associated with Hyperuricemia: Cross-Sectional Analysis from the Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Adult Health (ELSA-Brasil)." Nutrients 10, no. 8 (July 27, 2018): 981. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nu10080981.
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The secular trend of hyperuricemia coincides with the substantial increase in the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages. Our aim was to evaluate the association between the consumption of soft drinks, dietary fructose and unsweetened, non-processed fruit juices with hyperuricemia in a cross-sectional analysis of baseline data (2008–2010; n = 7173) of the Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Adult Health (ELSA-Brasil). The explanatory variables were the consumption of soft drinks, fruit juice, and fructose using a validated semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire. The outcomes were hyperuricemia and the uric acid concentration in serum. Regression models were tested, and a significance level of 5% was adopted. In men, the daily consumption of a portion of soft drink/day (250 mL) almost doubled the chance of hyperuricemia with a linear trend. In women, the consumption of ≥0.1 to <1.0 soft drink/day was associated with a higher chance of hyperuricemia, but there was no linear trend. High fructose consumption in men and moderate and high consumption in women were associated with hyperuricemia. All categories of soft drinks consumption were linearly associated with increased serum uric acid levels. Our findings suggest that the consumption of soft drinks and dietary fructose is positively associated with a higher chance of hyperuricemia and higher uric acid levels in Brazilian adults.
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Vuletic, N., L. Bardic, and R. Odzak. "Spectrophotometric determining of caffeine content in the selection of teas, soft and energy drinks available on the Croatian market." Food Research 5, no. 2 (April 3, 2021): 325–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.5(2).482.
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This study aimed to determine concentrations of caffeine in the samples of the selected brands of teas, soft carbonated and energy drinks that are commercially available on the Croatian market. Quantitative analysis of caffeine content in the chosen beverage samples was done with UV/Vis spectrophotometric method. Chloroform was used as the solvent and concentrations of caffeine were measured at the wavelength of 274 nm for three samples of each of the selected beverages. Among the analyzed tea samples the highest caffeine concentration was found in Franck's Black Tea (1471.021 ppm) and the lowest in Naturavita's Green Tea with Ginger (588.138 ppm). Between the analyzed carbonated soft drinks, the highest caffeine concentration was measured in Fresh Cola (136.036 ppm) and the lowest in Sky Cola (48.198 ppm). The highest caffeine concentration in the analyzed energy drink samples was measured in Hell energy drink (394.670 ppm) while the lowest was in Coca Cola Energy drink (173.574 ppm). The results of this study gave preliminary information about caffeine levels in often consumed teas, carbonated soft drinks and energy drinks in Croatia. The caffeine content in the analyzed teas and drink samples in this study was under the allowed one except for Red Bull and Hell.