Citation

Ziegler AM, Temple JL. Am. J. Health Behav. 2015; 39(6): 761-771.

Affiliation

University at Buffalo, Departments of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences and Community Health and Health Behavior, School of Public Health and Health Professions, Buffalo, NY, USA. jltemple@buffalo.edu.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, PNG Publications)

DOI

10.5993/AJHB.39.6.3

PMID

26450543

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Soda consumption is on the rise among children and adolescents. The purpose of this study was to test the hypothesis that increased soda consumption predicts risk-taking behavior among high school students.

METHODS: To test this hypothesis, we used data from the 2011 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System to compare the odds of engaging in a series of risk-taking behaviors among students who reported no soda consumption, occasional soda consumption (1 - 6 times per week), and daily soda consumption (≥ 7 times per week).

RESULTS: Daily soda consumption was associated with increased odds of engaging in 90% of the risk behaviors analyzed. In addition, there were sex differences in the magnitude of the relationships for many of these behaviors.

CONCLUSIONS: These data suggest that in addition to increased risk of obesity, dental caries, and reduced sleep quality, soda consumption is associated with increased risk-taking behavior.

Language: en