Knowledge and consumption of caffeinated products by university students in Beirut, Lebanon

Khalil, M. K.; Antoun, Jumana

doi:10.1016/j.clnesp.2020.02.014

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“…Caffeine was mainly consumed to keep students more alert for exam preparation and was linked to loss of sleep during exams days [ 40 ]. A recent study among Lebanese university students has shown that the total daily intake of caffeine during exam days was alarmingly above the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved daily doses [ 41 ]. A study at Universities in Trnava reported better mood, more concentration, increased physical activity and hyperactivity in respondents after the energy drinks consumption, while sleep suppression was reported by the majority [ 42 ].…”

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Stress and behavioral changes with remote E-exams during the Covid-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study among undergraduates of medical sciences

Elsalem

Al‐Azzam

Jum’ah

et al. 2020

Annals of Medicine and Surgery

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Background Emergence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) forced the worldwide higher educational institutes to adopt distance learning mode. Further, remote electronic exams (E−exams) were considered as mode of assessment. Objectives : This cross-sectional study evaluated the students' experience of remote E-exams during the COVID-19 pandemic among Medical Sciences students in Jordan. Materials and Methods: A survey of 29 questions was prepared on Google forms and distributed among students at Faculties of Medical Sciences (Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Applied Medical Sciences) at Jordan University of Science and Technology. The questions include students' demographics, stress experience, and factors contributing to stress as well as behavioral changes related to remote E-exams. Responses were analyzed using descriptive, cross tabulation and Chi-square tests. Results: Among 1019 respondents, 32% reported more stress with remote E-exams. This was associated with academic major and gender. Among students with more stress during remote E-exams, the exam duration, mode of questions navigation and technical problems (exam platform and internet connectivity) appeared as the main factors related to stress in 78%, 76% and >60%, respectively. Other factors include concern regarding the teaching methods, exam environment and students' dishonesty. Remote E-exams had negative impact on students' dietary habits (increase consumption of caffeine and high energy drinks, high sugar food, fast food), sleep (reduction in sleeping hours, more consumption of insomnia medications), physical activity (less exercises) and smoking habits (increase). Conclusion : Results suggested a negative impact of E-exams on students within Medical Faculties. Robust exam platform and remote mock E-exams are recommended to reduce students' potential stress. A stress-free environment is very essential to encourage students to adopt remote E-exams, particularly if the pandemic will take longer. Various awareness programs about students' habits related to dietary, sleep quality, physical activity and smoking are highly valuable for students’ health benefits. This is of particular importance since the current students at Faculties of Medical Sciences are the future health care providers.

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Stress and behavioral changes with remote E-exams during the Covid-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study among undergraduates of medical sciences

Elsalem

Al‐Azzam

Jum’ah

et al. 2020

Annals of Medicine and Surgery

174

156

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“…These findings were in agreement with a previous study of caffeine consumption in the UAE [ 18 ] and Bahrain universities (268 mg/day) [ 19 ]. However, the average daily consumption in our study sample was lower compared to students from Lebanon (373 mg/day during the weekdays) [ 20 ] and higher compared to caffeine intake among U.S college students who reported consuming average daily caffeine of 173 mg/day [ 11 ]. Similar results of average daily caffeine consumption in gulf universities might represent the similar habits and behaviors in these countries.…”

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Caffeine Consumption among Various University Students in the UAE, Exploring the Frequencies, Different Sources and Reporting Adverse Effects and Withdrawal Symptoms

Kharaba

Sammani

Ashour

et al. 2022

Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism

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Background. Caffeine is widely consumed among students due to its cognitive and physical enhancing effects. However, little is known about the consumption pattern of different caffeinated products among university students in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Aim. To investigate the frequency of caffeine consumption among the young population of students, assess types of caffeinated products consumed, and document adverse effects and withdrawal symptoms experienced by university students. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted in the UAE from December 2019 to March 2020. A random sample of 500 university students from different universities in the UAE were approached and asked to complete a self-administered online-based questionnaire. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 26. Results. Of (n = 500) surveyed students, (n = 467) completed the survey 93.4%. The average level of caffeine consumption was significantly higher in females compared to male students ( p < 0.005 ). Coffee was the highest favored source of caffeine (67.7%) followed by tea (47.3%). The average daily intake of caffeine was found to be 264 mg/day. Surprisingly, almost a third of students reported a high level of daily consumption (>400 mg/day) and more than half of them consumed less than 199 mg/day. Large proportions of students 91.1% have their caffeinated beverage after or while eating meals and 42.8% considered that this habit helped in avoiding acid reflux. Interestingly, around one third of participants have poor knowledge of caffeine-containing medical products, which seemed to affect the level of consumption in the student population ( p < 0.05 ). The highest reported reason for caffeine intake was for studying purposes (59.4%). Conclusion. Caffeine consumption is highly prevalent among university students in the UAE. Yet, there is insufficiency in the current knowledge of safe caffeine consumption patterns reflecting the importance of health awareness programs and nutritional lectures to decrease the long-term health issues and unintentional overdose of caffeine.

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“…Despite these international guidelines, there are no caffeine-specific consumption guidelines established by regulatory agencies in Brazil. Furthermore, many individuals are unaware of the amount of caffeine they habitually consume and its health implications [ 21 , 22 , 23 ]. In part, this can be explained by the lack of caffeine content information in food composition tables and the absence of the mandatory inclusion of caffeine amounts in product labels in several countries, including Brazil.…”

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“…In part, this can be explained by the lack of caffeine content information in food composition tables and the absence of the mandatory inclusion of caffeine amounts in product labels in several countries, including Brazil. However, applying the caffeine content database of tables from other countries may present some limitations, as they do not incorporate several foods typically consumed in Brazil, in addition to the high variability in caffeine levels due to distinct environmental conditions of cultivation, processing, and food preparation methods adopted in different regions/countries [ 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 ].…”

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Development of a Caffeine Content Table for Foods, Drinks, Medications and Supplements Typically Consumed by the Brazilian Population

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Background: The lack of a national table informing the caffeine contents in foods, drinks, dietary supplements, and medications sold in Brazil added to the noncompulsory disclosure of caffeine contents on labels of food products makes it difficult to estimate caffeine consumption in the Brazilian population. Therefore, this study aimed to develop the Brazilian Caffeine Content Table (BraCaffT). Methods: A systematic search for caffeine levels in foods, drinks, recipes, supplements, and medications was performed through a literature review, afterward collecting data from the United States Department of Agriculture Food Data Central, information from manufacturers’ and websites, and the Brazilian official medication guide. Subsequently, data systematization was performed in a spreadsheet with standardized values presented in mg of caffeine per 100 g or 100 mL of food or drink and a capsule or pill for medications and some dietary supplements. Results: The BraCaffT presents 57 items, divided into 11 categories: coffees, teas and infusions, cocoa powder, chocolates, cocoa-based beverages, desserts, soft drinks, energy drinks, guaraná powder, dietary supplements, and medications. Conclusions: The BraCaffT emerges as an instrument of great relevance and wide applicability in clinical contexts, in academic research, and as a database for the Brazilian population to better understand the amounts of caffeine in foods, drinks, dietary supplements, and medications consumed daily favoring a safe intake.

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Knowledge and consumption of caffeinated products by university students in Beirut, Lebanon

Cited by 10 publications

References 28 publications

Stress and behavioral changes with remote E-exams during the Covid-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study among undergraduates of medical sciences

Stress and behavioral changes with remote E-exams during the Covid-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study among undergraduates of medical sciences

Caffeine Consumption among Various University Students in the UAE, Exploring the Frequencies, Different Sources and Reporting Adverse Effects and Withdrawal Symptoms

Development of a Caffeine Content Table for Foods, Drinks, Medications and Supplements Typically Consumed by the Brazilian Population

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