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Knowledge Towards Energy Drinks Consumption and Related Factors Among Young Male Athletes in the United Arab Emirates

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  • Aisha A. Almulla
  • Hadia Radwan
  • Nada Al Adeeb

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OBJECTIVES- We aim to investigate the knowledge towards Energy Drinks (EDs) consumption and related factors among young male athletes in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). SUBJECTS & METHODS- A cross-sectional study included 688 young male athletes from Al Ain sports club aged between 7 to 18 years. Data were collected using a modified version of a validated questionnaire from the European Food Safety Authority. RESULTS- Overall EDs consumption was 24%. About 44% of the athletes consumed EDs one to two times per month. Athletes who were training between 5-7 days per week consumed significantly more EDs compared to those who were training 3-4 days per week (81% vs. 15 %, P<0.001). Athletes aged 7-12 years were 2.4 times more likely to consume EDs than athletes aged 13-18 years (P<0.001). Moreover, athletes living with both parents were significantly less likely to consume EDs compared to those living with a single parent (P=0.01). Knowledge score about EDs consumption was significantly higher for non EDs consumers compared to EDs consumers (P<0.001). CONCLUSIONS- EDs consumption among young male athletes was moderate. Educational programs are needed to increase the awareness regarding EDs consumption and its potential adverse effects among the young athletes. A regulation policy for EDs consumption should be addressed and consideration of labels with EDs contents and age identification is highly recommended.

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  • Aisha A. Almulla & Hadia Radwan & Nada Al Adeeb, 2019. "Knowledge Towards Energy Drinks Consumption and Related Factors Among Young Male Athletes in the United Arab Emirates," Global Journal of Health Science, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 11(5), pages 1-1, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:gjhsjl:v:11:y:2019:i:5:p:1
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    1. Leena Koivusilta & Heini Kuoppamäki & Arja Rimpelä, 2016. "Energy drink consumption, health complaints and late bedtime among young adolescents," International Journal of Public Health, Springer;Swiss School of Public Health (SSPH+), vol. 61(3), pages 299-306, April.
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    1. M. Rezaul Islam, 2023. "Child health status in the United Arab Emirates: an in-depth exploration of current issues and challenges," Journal of Community Positive Practices, Catalactica NGO, issue 1, pages 36-49.

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