Abstract
Studies available confirm the link between sugary beverages, included energy drinks, and the risk of overweight and obesity among different age groups. The aim of the study was to evaluate the influence of energy drinks on the overweight and obesity development among high school students from urban and rural environments. The study was conducted among high school students from Southern region of Poland. The survey included 518 students, aged 16 to 20 years. Survey instruments were anthropometric measurements of body height, weight and waist and hips measurements. Such indicators as BMI, WHtR and WHR were calculated and interpreted according to the current methodology. The collected data were analysed using statistical program Statistica 10.0 PL. Based on the group included in the research it can be said that the place of residence and gender affect statistically significantly the consumption of energy drinks. The frequency and amount of energy drinks consumption statistically significantly affect selected anthropometric parameters of the study population. Based on the study it can be concluded that energy drinks can cause excessive weight gain in young people.
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