Adolescent Consumption Research Articles

Association between Beverage Consumption and Sleep Quality in Adolescents.

The objective of this study was to verify if the consumption of different beverages (such as water, 100% pure fruit juice, and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs)) is associated with adolescents' sleep quality. French-speaking adolescents were recruited in person and online throughout the province of Québec (Canada) from the end of March to early July 2023. Beverage consumption and sleep quality were measured using French versions of validated questionnaires specifically designed for adolescents. A total of 218 adolescents (14-17 years; 55.5% female) completed the online survey. Among caffeinated SSBs, energy drink (rs = -0.16; p = 0.0197) and sugar-sweetened coffee (rs = -0.33; p < 0.0001) intake was correlated with adolescents' sleep quality. Energy drink consumption (β = -0.0048; p = 0.0005) and being male (β = 0.6033; p < 0.0001) were associated with adolescents' sleep quality. There was an interaction between sugar-sweetened coffee intake and biological sex that was associated with adolescents' sleep quality (p = 0.0053). Sugar-sweetened coffee consumption was correlated with adolescent girls' abilities to go to bed (rs = -0.21; p = 0.0203) and fall asleep (rs = -0.28; p = 0.0020), while in boys, it was only significantly correlated with their abilities to go to bed (rs = -0.27; p = 0.0069). Public health interventions aimed at adolescent boys should primarily target lowering energy drink consumption, while those aimed at girls should prioritize sugar-sweetened coffee intake to possibly improve their sleep quality.

Factors Associated With the Changes in Smoking and Electronic cigarette use in Adolescents During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Longitudinal Analysis

PurposeExplore the factors associated with the changes in smoking and electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use and susceptibility among adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic. MethodsWe surveyed a cohort of students (7th–12th grade) from private schools in Guatemala. Baseline (May–September 2019) was conducted in-person and follow-up (June–November 2020) online during the lockdown. Separate Generalized Estimating Equations logistic models regressed current smoking (n = 3,729), current e-cigarette use (n = 3,729), smoking susceptibility among never-smokers (n = 2,596), and susceptibility to e-cigarette use among never-users (n = 1,597) on online ad exposure, visiting stores, social network smoking/e-cigarette use, substance use (alcohol, marihuana, and cigarette or e-cigarette), perceived harm of using cigarettes/e-cigarettes, sociodemographic characteristics, and survey wave. Interactions were assessed between time and ad exposures, friends smoking and e-cigarette use. ResultsFrequency of store visits, exposure to online ads, and the use of cigarette and e-cigarette lowered at follow-up. Online e-cigarette ads, having family and friends who smoke, and current e-cigarette use increased the likelihood of being a current smoker. Frequent exposure to online e-cigarette ads, having family who use e-cigarettes, and being a current smoker were associated with higher likelihood of current e-cigarette use. Exposure to either online ads or having friends that smoke or use e-cigarettes, increased susceptibility to using either product. Interaction results showed that high exposure to online e-cigarette ads overtime increased the susceptibility to use e-cigarettes. DiscussionExposure to online ads and friends and family cigarette and e-cigarette use increased adolescent consumption and susceptibility during the pandemic.

Alcohol use as a predictor of child-to-parent violence in adolescents from southern Mexico.

To analyze the relationship and effect of alcohol use on Child-to-Parent Violence (CPV). Cross-sectional, observational study with a quantitative approach, carried out through online data collection using the Conflict Tactics Scale (CTS2) and the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) in 318 high school adolescents from southern Mexico. Moderate and significant relationships were found between alcohol use and verbal (rs = 0.408, p = 0.001) and economic violence against the mother (rs = 0.445, p = 0.001). A similar situation is presented in physical (rs = 0.473, p = 0.001), verbal (rs = 0.236, p = 0.001) and economic (rs = 0.477, p = 0.001) violence directed to the father. The relation among the variables was supported by Multiple Linear Regression models, with alcohol consumption in adolescents being a predictor of violence against mothers and fathers.

Study of white matter integrity in the predisposition of alcohol consumption in adolescence

Study of white matter integrity in the predisposition of alcohol consumption in adolescence

Understanding adolescent consumption patterns and attitudes towards the "puff" on the path to a smoke-free generation: a 2022 French perspective.

Tobacco use remains the leading preventable cause of death in France, with 75,000 deaths each year. France aims to reduce smoking and achieve a smoke-free generation by 2032. However, recent tobacco industry innovations which mainly target young people, could undermine this goal. The main objective of this study is to assess the knowledge and consumption patterns of the "puff" among French adolescents in 2022. A cross-sectional study using a structured online survey on a representative sample of 400 adolescents aged 13 to 16 years was conducted from July 4th to 20th, 2022. Around 66% of adolescents reported having heard of the puff", and one in ten having tried it. Slightly fewer of them have tried cigarettes; 89.6% of experimenters reported that it allowed them to explore unique flavors, 81.9% found it fun to play with the puff-cloud, and 94.5% of regular consumers considered it a stylish or cool product. 76% of adolescents believe that the puff is dangerous to their health, 71.6% describe it as a polluting device, and 62.8% think it's a gadget. The "puff" is widely known by French adolescents and more commonly used than cigarettes, due, in part, to marketing specifically designed to target youth. That is why it could represent a threat to the smoke-free generation objectives. Public health policy could be informed by the ecological awareness of adolescents as a new lever of counter-influence to prevent this kind of consumption, as did ACT with the #stopcigarettespollution prevention campaign.

ANALISIS PAPARAN MEDIA INFORMASI DAN UANG SAKU DENGAN KONSUMSI BUAH DAN SAYUR DI SMA NEGERI 19 SURABAYA

Introduction: Low intake of fruits and vegetables among adolescents is a common problem related to adolescent consumption behaviour that can increase the risk of degenerative diseases and health problems. The study aimed to determine media exposure and pocket money with fruit and vegetable consumption at SMA Negeri 19 Surabaya. Method: The research used an quantitative observational cross-sectional with asample was 100 students selected proportionally using stratified random sampling. Result: 69% of students had adequate fruit and vegetable consumption. 32.2% of students never consume vegetables,and 36.1% of students consume fruit 1x/week. This research showed there were significant relationships between media exposure and fruit and vegetable consumption (p=0.008), however not by pocket money(p=0,289). Conclusion: School has an important role in awareness and practice of fruit and vegetable consumption among adolescents. Use of attractive information media can be used to increase consumption, so that adolescents' dietary fiber needs are met.

Organoleptic Evaluation of Manyung Fish Nugget Enriched with Moringa Leaves

This study examined the potential of using local ingredients such as Manyung fish (Arius thalassinus) and moringa leaves to create nutritious nuggets. The objectives of this study were to assess the organoleptic acceptability of Manyung fish nugget enriched with Moringa leaves concerning color, taste, aroma, and texture. The research followed an experimental approach using a randomized design. Findings indicated that the formulation F1 (90 g Manyung fish and 10 g moringa leaves), was favorable due to its superior attributes in color, taste, aroma, and texture. Among the formulations, F1 exhibited the most preferred in terms of sensory aspects. This research highlighted the potential of these local ingredients for nugget formulation especially for adolescent consumption

Which parents provide zero-alcohol beverages to adolescents? A survey of Australian parents' practices and intentions

ObjectiveZero-alcohol beverages (<0.5% alcohol by volume) appear and taste similar to alcoholic beverages but are regulated similarly to soft drinks in many countries, blurring the distinction between alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. How parents view provision of zero-alcohol beverages to adolescents is likely a key determinant of adolescent consumption. We investigated factors associated with parents' provision of zero-alcohol beverages to adolescents, including attitudes toward zero-alcohol beverages and demographic, knowledge, and behavioural factors known to be associated with provision of alcoholic beverages. MethodsWe conducted an online cross-sectional survey of N = 1197 Australian parents of adolescents aged 12–17 years in April–May 2022. We examined associations with zero-alcohol beverage provision using binomial logistic regression, and with future provision intentions using multinomial logistic regression analyses. ResultsFactors significantly associated (p < .001) with parents' provision and future intentions to provide zero-alcohol beverages to their adolescent included beliefs that zero-alcohol beverages had benefits for adolescents (Adjusted Odds Ratio [AOR] 2.69 (provision); 3.72 (intentions)), provision of alcoholic beverages (AOR 2.67 (provision); 3.72 (intentions)), and an incorrect understanding of alcohol guidelines for adolescents (AOR 2.38 (provision); 1.95 (intentions)). ConclusionsParents' provision and intentions to provide zero-alcohol beverages were associated with beliefs about zero-alcohol beverages as well as some factors associated with provision of alcoholic beverages. Precautionary advice to parents that the provision of zero-alcohol beverages may serve to normalise alcohol consumption may be warranted.

The application of target trials with longitudinal targeted maximum likelihood estimation to assess the effect of alcohol consumption in adolescence on depressive symptoms in adulthood.

Time-varying confounding is a common challenge for causal inference in observational studies with time-varying treatments, long follow-up periods, and participant dropout. Confounder adjustment using traditional approaches can be limited by data sparsity, weight instability, and computational issues. The Nicotine Dependence in Teens Study is a prospective cohort study, and we used data from 21 data collection cycles carried out from 1999 to 2008 among 1294 students recruited from 10 high schools in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, including follow-up into adulthood. Our aim in this study was to estimate associations of timing of alcohol initiation and cumulative duration of alcohol use with depression symptoms in adulthood. Based on the target trials framework, we defined intention-to-treat and as-treated parameters in a marginal structural model with sex as a potential effect-modifier. We then used the observational data to emulate the trials. For estimation, we used pooled longitudinal target maximum likelihood estimation, a plug-in estimator with double-robust and local efficiency properties. We describe strategies for dealing with high-dimensional potential drinking patterns and practical positivity violations due to a long follow-up time, including modifying the effect of interest by removing sparsely observed drinking patterns from the loss function and applying longitudinal modified treatment policies to represent the effect of discouraging drinking.

Differences in Brain Network Topology Based on Alcohol Use History in Adolescents.

Approximately 6 million youth aged 12 to 20 consume alcohol monthly in the United States. The effect of alcohol consumption in adolescence on behavior and cognition is heavily researched; however, little is known about how alcohol consumption in adolescence may alter brain function, leading to long-term developmental detriments. In order to investigate differences in brain connectivity associated with alcohol use in adolescents, brain networks were constructed using resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging data collected by the National Consortium on Alcohol and NeuroDevelopment in Adolescence (NCANDA) from 698 youth (12-21 years; 117 hazardous drinkers and 581 no/low drinkers). Analyses assessed differences in brain network topology based on alcohol consumption in eight predefined brain networks, as well as in whole-brain connectivity. Within the central executive network (CEN), basal ganglia network (BGN), and sensorimotor network (SMN), no/low drinkers demonstrated stronger and more frequent connections between highly globally efficient nodes, with fewer and weaker connections between highly clustered nodes. Inverse results were observed within the dorsal attention network (DAN), visual network (VN), and frontotemporal network (FTN), with no/low drinkers demonstrating weaker connections between nodes with high efficiency and increased frequency of clustered nodes compared to hazardous drinkers. Cross-sectional results from this study show clear organizational differences between adolescents with no/low or hazardous alcohol use, suggesting that aberrant connectivity in these brain networks is associated with risky drinking behaviors.

Relationship between total free Sugars Consumption and Incidence of Laryngopharyngeal Reflux in Adolescents

Background: Up to date there are still few studies showing the relationship between laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) and free sugars consumption in adolescents. We consequently aimed to discover any association of free sugars consumption with LPR in Indonesian adolescents. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 210 middle school students in Jakarta, Indonesia. Data on age and gender were collected using a questionnaire, while body mass index was determined by anthropometric measurement. Free sugars consumption and LPR were evaluated by means of Semi-Quantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire (SQ-FFQ) and Reflux Symptom Index (RSI), respectively. Data were analyzed using Mann-Whitney test at level of significance p &lt;0.05. Results: Median age (min - max) was 16 (15 – 18) years, body mass index 19.8 (15.4 – 27.0) kg/m2, and free sugars consumption 6.7 (1.5 – 70.6) g/day. The prevalence of LPR was 14.3%. There was a statistically significant difference in free sugars consumption of the LPR negative versus the LPR positive groups (p&lt; 0.049). Conclusion: Free sugars consumption was strongly related to laryngopharyngeal reflux incidence. There is a need for a policy on and monitoring of free sugars consumption to decrease its harmful impact on adolescent health. Keywords: free sugars, laryngopharyngeal reflux, adolescents, Indonesia

Associations between High Protein Intake, Linear Growth, and Stunting in Children and Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Childhood and adolescence are critical periods for linear growth and preventing stunting. Current evidence indicates that dietary protein intake in children and adolescents is often two to three times higher than the recommendations in many regions worldwide. However, few studies have focused on the association between high protein intake and linear growth and stunting in this population. We aim to investigate this association in children and adolescents aged 6 to 18 years in a population with relatively high protein consumption. We conducted a large cross-sectional study involving 3299 participants from Shenzhen, a modern metropolis of China. Protein intake, including total protein, animal protein, and plant protein, was evaluated by a food-frequency questionnaire and expressed as grams per kilogram of body weight per day (g·kg-1·d-1) and as a percentage of total energy intake (%E). The primary outcomes were body height and height-for-age Z score (HAZ). Generalized linear models and logistic regression analyses were employed to examine the associations between protein intake and outcomes. We also conducted stratified analyses across different genders and pubertal stages in the aforementioned associations. The mean protein intake was 1.81 g·kg-1·d-1 (17% E). After adjusting for serum calcium, zinc, vitamin D3, vitamin A levels, birth outcomes, lifestyle, and parental characteristics, each standard deviation increase of 1 in protein intake (0.64 kg-1·d-1) is found to be associated with a -5.78 cm change in body height (95% CI: -6.12, -5.45) and a -0.79 change in HAZ (95% CI: -0.84, -0.74). Consistent results were observed when protein intake was expressed as %E or specifically as animal or plant protein. Moreover, the relationship between protein intake and linear growth remained consistent across genders in different pubertal stages, similar to that of the overall participants. Our findings highlight the potential hazards of high protein intake on linear growth in children and adolescents. Caution should be exercised when promoting increased protein consumption in children and adolescents who already have a high intake of protein.

Adolescent ethanol exposure promotes mechanical allodynia and alters dopamine transmission in the nucleus accumbens shell.

Excessive alcohol consumption in adolescence can disrupt neural development and may augment pain perception. Recent studies have shown that the nucleus accumbens (NAc) shell is involved in mediating pain sensitivity after peripheral inflammation in rodent models of chronic pain and alcohol use disorder. Interestingly, there have been very few studies examining the impact of chronic ethanol exposure during adolescence on pain sensitivity in adulthood. Therefore, in this project, we investigated the impact of adolescent chronic intermittent ethanol (aCIE) exposure on mechanical allodynia. Furthermore, given the involvement of the NAc shell in pain processing and chronic ethanol-mediated changes, we measured changes in accumbal dopamine kinetics during protracted withdrawal. We found that both male and female aCIE rats show mechanical allodynia during withdrawal. Furthermore, male and female aCIE rats show greater evoked tonic dopamine release, maximal rate of dopamine reuptake, and dopamine affinity to the dopamine transporter in the NAc shell compared with controls. With phasic stimulation, aCIE rats also showed greater dopamine release compared with AIR-exposed rats. Inhibition of dopamine transmission targeted in the NAc shell reversed the aCIE-associated facilitation of mechanical allodynia in both sexes. These data suggest that aCIE exposure exacerbates pain sensitivity during withdrawal in an accumbal dopamine-dependent manner.

Life Skills in Adolescent Alcohol Use: A Literature Review

Introduction: alcohol consumption is a public health problem, and in adolescents it is recognized as a socially accepted practice and an important vehicle for socialization among their peers. On the other hand, training in life skills has proven to be effective in preventing the initiation and/or reduction of alcohol consumption in the early stages of life. Objective: analyze the available scientific literature on the effects of life skills and alcohol consumption in adolescents. Methods: literature review carried out with the methodology proposed by Arksey and O'Malley. The databases used were; Virtual Health Library (VHL), SciELO, Google Scholar, PubMed and EBSCOhost. Different combinations were executed with the support of Boolean logical operators, and inclusion and exclusion criteria were established. Likewise, the Joanna Briggs Institute checklist was used for the selection and discrimination of articles. Results: 10 studies that indicate the relationship between the study variables were analyzed. The most worked life skills were; the emotional component (attention, clarity, self-regulation and emotional repair), self-efficacy to resist pressure, self-esteem, risk perception, attitudes and beliefs, and consumption intention. Conclusions: An important panorama of the characteristics of the interventions is discovered, with this, opportunities to replicate designs and implementation of interventions are proposed through the management of components that integrate training in life skills that have shown effectiveness in the face of the problem of alcohol consumption in adolescents

Concerns Related to the Consequences of Pediatric Cannabis Use: A 360-Degree View.

Cannabis, a plant known for its recreational use, has gained global attention due to its widespread use and addiction potential. Derived from the Cannabis sativa plant, it contains a rich array of phytochemicals concentrated in resin-rich trichomes. The main cannabinoids, delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), interact with CB1 and CB2 receptors, influencing various physiological processes. Particularly concerning is its prevalence among adolescents, often driven by the need for social connection and anxiety alleviation. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of cannabis use, its effects, and potential health risks, especially in adolescent consumption. It covers short-term and long-term effects on different body systems and mental health and highlights the need for informed decision making and public health initiatives, particularly regarding adolescent cannabis use.

Association between soya food consumption and muscle strength in Chinese adolescents: evidence from a cross-sectional study.

There is a strong association between soya food consumption and health, but there are few studies on the association with muscular strength, especially in adolescent groups. This study was conducted to understand the status of soya food consumption and its association with muscular strength among secondary school students in southern China. A stratified whole-group sampling method was used to investigate and test the status of soya food consumption and muscular strength of 13220 secondary school students in southern China. Linear regression analysis and logistic regression analysis were used to analyse the correlations between soya food consumption and muscular strength. Logistic regression analysis showed that compared with secondary school students with soya food consumption ≥ 3 times/week, male students with soya food consumption ≤ 1 time/week (OR = 1·896, 95 % CI: 1·597,2·251) and female students with soya food consumption ≤ 1 time/week (OR = 2·877, 95 % CI: 2·399, 3·449) students had a higher risk of developing lower grip strength (P < 0·001). The frequency of soya food consumption among secondary school students in southern China was 49·00 %, 28·77 % and 22·23 % for ≥ 3 times/week, 2-3 times/week and ≤ 1 time/week, respectively. There is a positive association between soya food consumption and muscle strength among secondary school students in southern China. In the future, increasing the consumption of soybean products can be considered for the improvement of muscle strength.

Lifetime alcohol consumption patterns and young-onset breast cancer by subtype among Non-Hispanic Black and White women in the Young Women's Health History Study.

The role of alcohol in young-onset breast cancer (YOBC) is unclear. We examined associations between lifetime alcohol consumption and YOBC in the Young Women's Health History Study, a population-based case-control study of breast cancer among Non-Hispanic Black and White women < 50years of age. Breast cancer cases (n = 1,812) were diagnosed in the Metropolitan Detroit and Los Angeles County SEER registry areas, 2010-2015. Controls (n = 1,381) were identified through area-based sampling and were frequency-matched to cases by age, site, and race. Alcohol consumption and covariates were collected from in-person interviews. Weighted multivariable logistic regression was conducted to calculate adjusted odds ratios (aOR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) for associations between alcohol consumption and YOBC overall and by subtype (Luminal A, Luminal B, HER2, or triple negative). Lifetime alcohol consumption was not associated with YOBC overall or with subtypes (all ptrend ≥ 0.13). Similarly, alcohol consumption in adolescence, young and middle adulthood was not associated with YOBC (all ptrend ≥ 0.09). An inverse association with triple-negative YOBC, however, was observed for younger age at alcohol use initiation (< 18years vs. no consumption), aOR (95% CI) = 0.62 (0.42, 0.93). No evidence of statistical interaction by race or household poverty was observed. Our findings suggest alcohol consumption has a different association with YOBC than postmenopausal breast cancer-lifetime consumption was not linked to increased risk and younger age at alcohol use initiation was associated with a decreased risk of triple-negative YOBC. Future studies on alcohol consumption in YOBC subtypes are warranted.

2.65 Emerging Themes in Research on Social Media Use and Alcohol Consumption in Children and Adolescents: A Bibliometric Analysis

2.65 Emerging Themes in Research on Social Media Use and Alcohol Consumption in Children and Adolescents: A Bibliometric Analysis

Media Literacy: Smart in Making Islamic Content in Social Media in Sei Dadap District, Asahan District

The rapid development of media and communication technology requires audiences to have a number of knowledge and skills called media literacy, in order to use the media correctly. The main target is teenagers. Teenagers as active users of social media need to get attention in the use of social media. Teenagers are the age of self-discovery, high curiosity, and need various education that is used as a reference. But it is very unfortunate if a teenager abuses social media, accesses and consumes media content with various social activities from various Black Mail accounts that display pornographic content / posts, provocations, and many other things that are misused into adolescent consumption that is not appropriate for his age.To prevent these negative things, teenagers need to be equipped with journalistic knowledge so that they can create Islamic creative content as an adaptive step from the use of social media. This ability needs to be possessed by teenagers, especially teenagers from Sei Dadap District. The approach used is qualitative with a descriptive nature. The results showed that Media Literacy activities in Sei Dadap District had a positive impact so that teenagers were able to choose and choose good and true news. Then it is possible to create creative Islamic content on social media as an adaptive step from the use of social media. Creating creative Islamic content on social media is also a da'wah strategy that all social media users are capable of doing. The results of this study are expected to encourage further research in the form of elaboration of media literacy theories and concepts so that they can be translated into the Media Literacy Education curriculum. Â

Media Literacy: Smart in Making Islamic Content in Social Media in Sei Dadap District, Asahan District

The rapid development of media and communication technology requires audiences to have a number of knowledge and skills called media literacy, in order to use the media correctly. The main target is teenagers. Teenagers as active users of social media need to get attention in the use of social media. Teenagers are the age of self-discovery, high curiosity, and need various education that is used as a reference. But it is very unfortunate if a teenager abuses social media, accesses and consumes media content with various social activities from various Black Mail accounts that display pornographic content / posts, provocations, and many other things that are misused into adolescent consumption that is not appropriate for his age.To prevent these negative things, teenagers need to be equipped with journalistic knowledge so that they can create Islamic creative content as an adaptive step from the use of social media. This ability needs to be possessed by teenagers, especially teenagers from Sei Dadap District. The approach used is qualitative with a descriptive nature. The results showed that Media Literacy activities in Sei Dadap District had a positive impact so that teenagers were able to choose and choose good and true news. Then it is possible to create creative Islamic content on social media as an adaptive step from the use of social media. Creating creative Islamic content on social media is also a da'wah strategy that all social media users are capable of doing. The results of this study are expected to encourage further research in the form of elaboration of media literacy theories and concepts so that they can be translated into the Media Literacy Education curriculum.