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Relationship Between Added Sugar Intake and Sleep Quality Among University Students: A Cross-sectional Study
Sarah A Alahmary1, Sakinah A Alduhaylib1, Hibah A Alkawii1
1Clinical Nutrition Department, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine
|February 21, 2022
Summary
Higher added sugar intake is linked to poorer sleep quality in university students. This study highlights the impact of dietary habits on sleep, emphasizing the need for awareness among young adults.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Science
- Sleep Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Increased consumption of added sugars poses health risks.
- Dietary habits significantly influence overall health and quality of life.
- Understanding the impact of sugar on sleep is crucial for student well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between added sugar consumption and sleep quality.
- To examine this relationship specifically within a university student population.
- To provide initial direct evidence on the effects of added sugars on sleep.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 100 female university students aged 19-25.
- Utilized Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) and 24-hour dietary recall for sugar intake assessment.
- Employed sleep quality questionnaires and statistical analysis (chi-squared test) to determine significance (P < .05).
Main Results:
- Only 17% of participants reported good sleep quality.
- A statistically significant association (P = .014) was found between higher added sugar intake and poorer sleep quality.
- This study provides the first direct evidence linking increased added sugar consumption to diminished sleep quality.
Conclusions:
- Poor sleep quality is significantly associated with higher intake of added sugars among female university students.
- Dietary interventions focusing on reducing added sugar may improve sleep quality.
- Further research is warranted to explore this relationship across diverse populations and age groups.
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