Session
Agriculture, Food Science and Technology
Description
A new trend that has included children is the consumption of energy drinks. However, there is not much data on how much they and their parents are in-formed about the impact of energy drinks on their health. This study investi-gates the consumption of energy drinks and their impact on children's health through a comprehensive survey targeting parents. The research aims to assess parental awareness and knowledge regarding the prevalence and effects of energy drink consumption among children. The survey encompasses questions related to frequency of consumption, perceived health impacts, and parental attitudes towards energy drinks. Preliminary findings indicate a significant lack of awareness among parents about the potential health risks associated with energy drink consumption in children, including increased risks of hyperactivity, cardiovascular issues, and sleep disturbances. The study highlights the need for enhanced educational initiatives to inform parents about the dangers of energy drinks and promote healthier dietary choices for children. The research includes the area of the municipality of Rahovec and Prizren in the Republic of Kosovo, leaving space to continue this research in other municipalities and also to study in detail the content of energy drinks based on the label declaration.
Keywords:
Energy drinks, Children, Consumption, Health
Proceedings Editor
Edmond Hajrizi
ISBN
978-9951-982-15-3
Location
UBT Kampus, Lipjan
Start Date
25-10-2024 9:00 AM
End Date
27-10-2024 6:00 PM
DOI
10.33107/ubt-ic.2024.258
Recommended Citation
Demiri, Vlora Rama; Zhuniqi, Ornela; Kabashi, Dua; Thaqi, Leonita; Kadrija, Neila; Myftiu, Syhejla; and Salihu, Venera, "Consumption of energy drinks and their impact on children’s health" (2024). UBT International Conference. 8.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/2024UBTIC/AFCT/8
Consumption of energy drinks and their impact on children’s health
UBT Kampus, Lipjan
A new trend that has included children is the consumption of energy drinks. However, there is not much data on how much they and their parents are in-formed about the impact of energy drinks on their health. This study investi-gates the consumption of energy drinks and their impact on children's health through a comprehensive survey targeting parents. The research aims to assess parental awareness and knowledge regarding the prevalence and effects of energy drink consumption among children. The survey encompasses questions related to frequency of consumption, perceived health impacts, and parental attitudes towards energy drinks. Preliminary findings indicate a significant lack of awareness among parents about the potential health risks associated with energy drink consumption in children, including increased risks of hyperactivity, cardiovascular issues, and sleep disturbances. The study highlights the need for enhanced educational initiatives to inform parents about the dangers of energy drinks and promote healthier dietary choices for children. The research includes the area of the municipality of Rahovec and Prizren in the Republic of Kosovo, leaving space to continue this research in other municipalities and also to study in detail the content of energy drinks based on the label declaration.