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Theoretical Proposal
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Background: Energy drinks (ED) are beverages designed to enhance alertness and performance (Chu et al., 2022). They are popular among university students for use in academics and for social reasons, yet the concentration of caffeine and sugar in EDs pose significant health risks. EDs are popular globally and it is a multibillion-dollar industry (Alsunni, 2015). Methods: A literature review of 27 articles fitting the inclusion criteria was performed and analyzed thematically. Results: The research showed serious health risks from ED use, including cardiac arrhythmias, neurological and behavioral changes, and other health issues, including a few deaths (Costantino et.al., 2023). Conclusions: ED use by students is a multifactorial issue with major health, behavioral, and academic implications. Addressing misconceptions about safety and benefits requires education, behavioral support, policy reform, and health professionals, and policymakers must collaborate on evidence-based interventions for student well-being. Targeted education can promote informed choices and reduce ED intake.
Energy Drinks: Outcome in Undergraduate College Students
Theoretical Proposal
Background: Energy drinks (ED) are beverages designed to enhance alertness and performance (Chu et al., 2022). They are popular among university students for use in academics and for social reasons, yet the concentration of caffeine and sugar in EDs pose significant health risks. EDs are popular globally and it is a multibillion-dollar industry (Alsunni, 2015). Methods: A literature review of 27 articles fitting the inclusion criteria was performed and analyzed thematically. Results: The research showed serious health risks from ED use, including cardiac arrhythmias, neurological and behavioral changes, and other health issues, including a few deaths (Costantino et.al., 2023). Conclusions: ED use by students is a multifactorial issue with major health, behavioral, and academic implications. Addressing misconceptions about safety and benefits requires education, behavioral support, policy reform, and health professionals, and policymakers must collaborate on evidence-based interventions for student well-being. Targeted education can promote informed choices and reduce ED intake.
