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Energy Beverage Consumption Among Naval Aviation Candidates
Thomas E Sather1, Donald R Delorey
1Naval Aerospace Medical Institute, Academics, Pensacola, FL, USA.
Aerospace Medicine and Human Performance
|May 22, 2016
Summary
Naval aviation candidates consume energy drinks less often than active-duty military but similarly to college students, primarily for fatigue management and alertness. Most candidates do not regularly consume these beverages.
Area of Science:
- Human Factors
- Aerospace Medicine
- Nutritional Science
Background:
- Energy beverage consumption is popular among young adults.
- Previous research has examined consumption in college students and military personnel.
- Consumption patterns among naval aviation candidates remain understudied.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess energy beverage consumption patterns (frequency and volume) in naval aviation candidates.
- To explore attitudes and perceptions regarding the benefits and safety of energy beverage consumption in this population.
Main Methods:
- A 44-item survey was administered to 302 students in the Aviation Preflight Indoctrination Course.
- Data collected focused on consumption frequency, volume, motivations, and perceived side effects.
Main Results:
- 79% consumed energy beverages in the past year, but only 36% in the past 30 days.
- 51% reported no regular consumption; common uses include mental alertness (67%) and endurance (37%).
- Reported side effects include increased alertness (67%), heart rate (53%), and restlessness (41%).
Conclusions:
- Naval aviation candidates' energy beverage use is comparable to college students but lower than expected for active duty military.
- Consumption is infrequent (less than monthly) and primarily for managing fatigue and enhancing alertness.
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