Zafar Tasleem A, Alkazemi Dalal U Z, Muthafar Hasan, Alanzi Hommam, Sidhu Jiwan S
Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Life Sciences, Kuwait University, P.O. Box 5969, Safat 13060, Shadadiya, Kuwait.
Faculty of Science, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada.
Nutrients. 2025 May 12;17(10):1646. doi: 10.3390/nu17101646.
Excessive consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) is linked to various health risks, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. University students are particularly vulnerable due to lifestyle factors and high consumption patterns. This cross-sectional survey examined SSB consumption patterns, sugar intake, and awareness of health risks among Kuwait University students. Statistical analyses, including chi-square tests and logistic regression models, were conducted using SPSS. Findings revealed a high prevalence of SSB consumption, with significant associations between intake levels and demographic characteristics. Regular soda was the most consumed SSB, with 42% of students drinking it 5-6 times per week and 32% consuming it daily. The median daily sugar intake from soda alone was 38 g, approaching or exceeding recommended limits. Overall, 34% of students were classified as high-sugar consumers. Males had a higher total sugar intake, while females consumed SSBs more frequently. Greater health awareness was associated with lower sugar consumption, such as obesity (OR = 0.142, 95% CI = 0.046-0.435, < 0.001), whereas students who were aware of the sugar content in SSBs and who preferred unsweetened fruit juices had significantly lower sugar intake from SSBs (OR = 0.653, 95% CI = 0.435-0.980, = 0.040; OR = 0.447, 95% CI = 0.295, 0.675; < 0.001, respectively). : The findings underscore the urgent need for targeted interventions-such as educational campaigns and policy measures-to reduce SSB consumption and promote healthier dietary habits among young adults in Kuwait.
过量饮用含糖饮料（SSB）与多种健康风险相关，包括肥胖、2型糖尿病和心血管疾病。由于生活方式因素和高消费模式，大学生尤其容易受到影响。这项横断面调查研究了科威特大学生的含糖饮料消费模式、糖分摄入量以及对健康风险的认知。使用SPSS进行了统计分析，包括卡方检验和逻辑回归模型。研究结果显示含糖饮料消费率很高，摄入量水平与人口统计学特征之间存在显著关联。常规汽水是消费最多的含糖饮料，42%的学生每周饮用5 - 6次，32%的学生每天饮用。仅汽水的每日糖分摄入量中位数为38克，接近或超过推荐限量。总体而言，34%的学生被归类为高糖消费者。男性的总糖分摄入量更高，而女性更频繁地饮用含糖饮料。更高的健康意识与更低的糖分消费相关，如肥胖（比值比 = 0.142，95%置信区间 = 0.046 - 0.435，P < 0.001），而了解含糖饮料中糖分含量且更喜欢无糖果汁的学生，其从含糖饮料中摄入的糖分显著更低（比值比 = 0.653，95%置信区间 = 0.435 - 0.980，P = 0.040；比值比 = 0.447，95%置信区间 = 0.295，0.675；P < 0.001）。研究结果强调迫切需要采取有针对性的干预措施，如开展教育活动和制定政策措施，以减少科威特年轻人的含糖饮料消费并促进更健康的饮食习惯。
