J Nutr Health.  2018 Oct;51(5):465-479. 10.4163/jnh.2018.51.5.465.

Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption and influencing factors in Korean adolescents: based on the 2017 Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-based Survey

• Kim A
• Kim J
• Kye S

• KMID: 2427769
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4163/jnh.2018.51.5.465

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study examined the frequency of sugar-sweetened beverage consumption in Korean adolescents and the major factors influencing the excessive consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages, such as sociodemographic characteristics, health-related behaviors, psychological characteristics, and dietary habits.
METHODS
The analysis was performed using the data from the 2017 Korean Youth Risk Behavior Web-based Survey. The subjects included in the analysis were 30,885 middle school students and 31,391 high school students, totaling 62,276. The frequency of sugar-sweetened beverage consumption was calculated by summing the consumption frequencies of soda, high caffeine or energy drinks, and sweet beverages over the last 7 days. The Rao-Scott chi-square test, reflecting information on the sampling design, was used to test the differences in the rate of sugar-sweetened beverage consumption according to each factor. Logistic regression analysis was performed to examine the factors influencing the excessive consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages.
RESULTS
The rate of sweetened beverage consumption was higher in boys than in girls, in high school students than in middle school students, in students whose father's education level was lower, in those whose subjective academic performance was lower, and in those who smoked or consumed alcohol. In addition, the rate of sugar-sweetened beverage consumption was higher in those who experienced severe stress, suicidal ideation, sadness, or a sense of despair. The rate of sugar-sweetened beverage consumption was also high in those who skipped breakfast; who frequently consumed fast foods, ramen, or snacks; and who frequently ate meals at convenience stores, supermarkets, or school stores.
CONCLUSION
The rate of sugar-sweetened beverage consumption in Korean adolescents is related to various factors, such as sociodemographic characteristics, health-related behaviors, psychological characteristics, and dietary habits.

Keyword

Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-based Survey; sugar-sweetened beverages; adolescents

MeSH Terms

Adolescent*
Beverages*
Breakfast
Caffeine
Education
Energy Drinks
Fast Foods
Female
Food Habits
Humans
Korea*
Logistic Models
Meals
Risk-Taking*
Smoke
Snacks
Suicidal Ideation
Caffeine
Smoke

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