Consumption of energy drinks in a group of young athletes

Authors

  • Dariusz Nowak Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ludwik Rydygier Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Bydgoszcz
  • Michał Gośliński Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ludwik Rydygier Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Bydgoszcz
  • Cezary Popławski Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ludwik Rydygier Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Bydgoszcz

Keywords

energy drinks, athletes, caffeine, sports, AMED

Abstract

Energy drinks (EDs) are very popular among adolescents and young adults. Excessive consumption of EDs may cause various health risks due to the presence of caffeine and sugar. The aim of this study was to evaluate the consumption of energy drinks in a group of young athletes. Obtained results showed that 56% of participants in Bydgoszcz and 89% in Toruń drink EDs. Quite frequent consumption declared 37% and 29% of young athletes in Bydgoszcz and Toruń, respectively. Participants make the decision of EDs consumption with no particular reason or when they are thirsty. Unfortunately, some students mixed energy drinks with alcohol (AMED).

Author Biography

Dariusz Nowak, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ludwik Rydygier Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Bydgoszcz

KB 585/2012 and KB 484/2014

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Published

2019-02-28

How to Cite

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NOWAK, Dariusz, GOŚLIŃSKI, Michał and POPŁAWSKI, Cezary. Consumption of energy drinks in a group of young athletes. Journal of Education, Health and Sport. Online. 28 February 2019. Vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 458-465. [Accessed 25 December 2024].

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 2 (2019)

Section

Research Articles

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