A survey of energy drink and XXXX mixed with energy drink consumption.

@entity1 @entity285 @entity2613 @entity5834
BACKGROUND: Energy drink consumption among youth is increasing despite recommendations by the American Academy of Pediatrics to eliminate consumption by youth. This study provides information on consumption of energy drinks and @entity285 mixed with energy drinks (AmED) in a sample of Israeli youth and how consumer knowledge about the risks affects consumption rates. METHODS: The study was conducted in three Tel Aviv public schools, with a total enrollment of 1,253 students in grades 8 through 12. Among them, 802 students completed a 49-item questionnaire about energy drink and AmED consumption, for a 64  % response rate Non-responders included 451 students who were absent or refused to participate. All students in the same school were administered the questionnaire on the same day. RESULTS: Energy drinks are popular among youth (84.2  % have ever drunk). More tenth through twelfth grade students consumed energy drinks than eighth and ninth grade students. Students who began drinking in elementary school (36.8  %) are at elevated risk for current energy drink (P   <   .001) and AmED (P   =   .002) use. Knowledge about amounts consumed and recommended allowances is associated with less consumption (OR 1.925; 95  %CI 1.18-3.14). DISCUSSION: The association between current AmED consumption and drinking @entity2613 at a young age is important. @entity1 and those who start drinking early have a greater risk of both @entity2613 and AmED consumption. The characteristics of early drinkers can help increase awareness of potential at-risk youth, such as junior and senior high school students with less educated or single parents. CONCLUSIONS: Risks posed by early use on later energy drink and AmED consumption are concerning. We suggest that parents should limit accessibility. Increased knowledge about acceptable and actual amounts of @entity5834 in a single product might decrease consumption.
