Caffeinated energy drink consumption among Emirati adolescents is associated with a cluster of poor physical and mental health, and unhealthy dietary and lifestyle behaviors: a cross-sectional study
MoezAlIslam E. Faris,
Fakir Al Gharaibeh,
M. Rezaul Islam
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundConsumption of caffeinated energy drinks (CED) has escalated during the last few years, especially among schoolchildren, with evident adverse health sequelae in this critical age group.ObjectiveThis study examined the prevalence of CED consumption and its associations with sleep, physical and mental health, and dietary and lifestyle habits among schoolchildren in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).MethodA structured self-administered online questionnaire was developed and disseminated among schoolchildre… Show more
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