Energy drink consumption is associated with reduced sleep quality among college students: a cross‐sectional study

Aim Intake of caffeinated energy drinks has significantly increased, specifically among young adults and adolescents. College students are prone to developing unhealthy eating habits and dependence on stimulants, which puts them at a greater risk of sleep problems. This study aims to investigate the...

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Published in:Nutrition & dietetics 2017-07, Vol.74 (3), p.268-274
Main Authors: Faris, “Mo'ez Al‐Islam” E., Jahrami, Haitham, Al‐Hilali, Marwa M., Chehyber, Noor J., Ali, Sara O., Shahda, Sara D., Obaid, Reyad S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Beverage industry
Caffeine
College students
Colleges & universities
Cross-sectional studies
Energy drinks
Insomnia
Quality
Sleep
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Summary:Aim Intake of caffeinated energy drinks has significantly increased, specifically among young adults and adolescents. College students are prone to developing unhealthy eating habits and dependence on stimulants, which puts them at a greater risk of sleep problems. This study aims to investigate the prevalence of caffeinated energy drink consumption and its association with sleep quality in college students. Methods A sample of 919 randomly selected adults (237 males and 682 females) from various colleges at the University of Sharjah/United Arab Emirates participated in this cross‐sectional study. Data were collected using an online validated questionnaire. Results The current study revealed that 376 students (41%) were consuming energy drinks on a regular basis. Approximately half of the students had normal sleep patterns; the other half had sleep problems (anxiety and intermittent sleep). Results of the present study revealed a significant (r = −0.10, P 
ISSN:1446-6368
1747-0080
DOI:10.1111/1747-0080.12289