Inequalities in energy drink consumption among UK adolescents: a mixed-methods study

Vogel, Christina; Shaw, Sarah; Strömmer, Sofia; Crozier, Sarah; Jenner, Sarah; Cooper, Cyrus; Baird, Janis; Inskip, Hazel; Barker, Mary

doi:10.1017/s1368980022002592

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“…This example demonstrates the need for government policy to be effectively implemented and enforced across different types of food outlets. As previous research has shown energy drink consumption is increasing among adolescents from deprived backgrounds ( Vogel et al , 2022 ), mandatory restrictions on the sale of energy drinks have the potential to help address dietary inequalities.…”

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The interplay between social and food environments on UK adolescents’ food choices: implications for policy

Shaw,

Muir,

Strömmer

et al. 2023

Health Promotion International

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Factors from social and food environments can influence the food choices of adolescents in ways not experienced during childhood. Evidence suggests these two environments influence adolescents’ food choices independently, but there is limited knowledge of how the interplay between these environments influence adolescents’ diets. An enhanced understanding of this interplay surrounding adolescent food choice could aid the development of more nuanced interventions and policies. This qualitative study involved 13 online focus groups with adolescents (n = 45) aged 11–18 years, attending secondary school or college in England, UK. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. Social experiences which accompanied eating were perceived as more important than the food itself, and fast-food outlets were described as uniquely suited to facilitating these interactions. Young people wanted to spend their money on foods they considered worthwhile, but this did not always relate to the most affordable foods. Adolescents wanted to put little effort into making food decisions and appreciated factors that helped them make quick decisions such as prominent placement and eye-catching promotions on foods they wanted to buy. Chain food outlets were valued as they offered familiar and frequently advertised foods, which minimized the effort needed for food decisions. Adolescents’ sense of autonomy underpinned all themes. Participants described having limited opportunities to make their own food choices and they did not want to waste these buying unappealing ‘healthy’ foods. Interventions and government policies should align with adolescents’ experiences and values relating to food choice to ensure that they are effective with this important age group.

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The interplay between social and food environments on UK adolescents’ food choices: implications for policy

Shaw,

Muir,

Strömmer

et al. 2023

Health Promotion International

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Prevalence of energy drink consumption world‐wide: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Aonso‐Diego,

Krotter,

García‐Pérez

2023

Addiction

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Background and aimsThe increasing market for energy drinks (EDs) in recent years, as well as the health risks caused by their consumption, prompt calls to estimate the prevalence of ED use among different countries. This systematic review and meta‐analysis aimed to synthesize the prevalence of ED use in different continents and age groups.MethodWe searched two databases (i.e. PubMed and PsycInfo) on 31 March 2023 to identify studies reporting the prevalence of ED use. A total of 192 studies (196 distinct samples; n = 1 120 613; 53.37% males) from the United States, Europe, Asia, Oceania and Africa were included in the analysis. A random‐effects model was applied to estimate the overall pooled prevalence at several time‐periods. Subgroup analyses were performed to provide prevalence based on continent and age group. The quality of articles was assessed using Joana Brigg's Institute (JBI) critical appraisal checklist. Measurements included prevalence of ED use (i.e. life‐time, past 12 months, past 30 days, past 7 days and daily use), continent and age group (i.e. children, adolescents, young adults and adults).ResultsThe life‐time ED use world‐wide‐pooled prevalence was estimated to be 54.7% [95% confidence interval (CI) = 48.8–60.6; I2 = 99.80], 43.4% (95% CI = 36.1–50.6; I2 = 99.92) in the past 12 months, 32.3% (95% CI = 28.8–35.8; I2 = 99.82) in the past 30 days, 21.6% (95% CI = 18.7–24.5; I2 = 99.95) in the past 7 days and 8.82% (95% CI = 6.3–11.4; I2 = 99.95) daily ED use. Subgroups analyses showed significant differences in ED life‐time use within age groups (P = 0.002) and continents (P = 0.035).ConclusionsThe world‐wide prevalence of energy drink use appears to be high, particularly among adolescents and young adults.

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A scoping review of policies related to reducing energy drink consumption in children

Rostami,

Babashahi,

Ramezani

et al. 2024

BMC Public Health

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Inequalities in energy drink consumption among UK adolescents: a mixed-methods study

Cited by 4 publications

References 37 publications

The interplay between social and food environments on UK adolescents’ food choices: implications for policy

The interplay between social and food environments on UK adolescents’ food choices: implications for policy

Prevalence of energy drink consumption world‐wide: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

A scoping review of policies related to reducing energy drink consumption in children

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