Energy Drinks Consumption in a Population of Youth and Young Adults in Argentina

• Autores: Carnevali, Susana; Degossi, Maria Claudia
• Año de publicación: 2020
• Idioma: inglés
• Tipo de recurso: artículo
• Materia: ARTICULO; BEBIDAS ENERGIZANTES; ADULTOS; NUTRICION
• Institución: Fundación H. A. Barceló

Fil: Carnevali, Susana. Instituto Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud. Fundación Barceló; Argentina.
Fil: Degrossi, Maria Claudia. Instituto Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud. Fundación Barceló; Argentina.
Fil: The aim of this study was to determine consumption habits for energy drinks in a population of youth and young adults, ages 18 to 40, in Argentina, in the period March to October 2013. The participants filled up a questionnaire of indirect management through the Web. 73.8% of the respondents consume ED at least once in the past year. Of these, 72.7% consume these drinks in the disco, 52.2% in bars, 55.3% when they go out at night, 49.7% when at a party with friends, 65.9% do so because they enjoy the taste, with a moderate consumption of once or twice a month (52.6%). 10.8% drank four or more cans in one single occasion, and 74.9% mixes energy drinks with alcohol. The high proportions of participants who mix these beverages with alcohol make it a priority to take educational actions aimed at the consumers, to reduce high-risk drinking and avoid situations that may compromise their health.