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Soda Consumption is Associated with Risk-Taking Behaviors in Adolescents
Amanda M Ziegler1, Jennifer L Temple2
1University at Buffalo, Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, School of Public Health and Health Professions, Buffalo, NY, USA.
Objectives:
Soda consumption is on the rise among children and adolescents. The purpose of this study was to test the hypothesis that increased soda consumption predicts risk-taking behavior among high school students.
Methods:
To test this hypothesis, we used data from the 2011 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System to compare the odds of engaging in a series of risk-taking behaviors among students who reported no soda consumption, occasional soda consumption (1 - 6 times per week), and daily soda consumption (≥ 7 times per week).
Results:
Daily soda consumption was associated with increased odds of engaging in 90% of the risk behaviors analyzed. In addition, there were sex differences in the magnitude of the relationships for many of these behaviors.
Conclusions:
These data suggest that in addition to increased risk of obesity, dental caries, and reduced sleep quality, soda consumption is associated with increased risk-taking behavior.
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