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Energy Drink Consumption Among Israeli-Arab Adolescents: Gender Differences in Anxiety and Well-being
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  • Lili Nimri,
  • Bshara Mansour,
  • Amir Benhos,
  • Abdallah Banna,
  • Elias Nasrallah,
  • Marwan Sackran,
  • Ahlam Abu Ahmad,
  • Ziv Ardi,
  • Omer Horovitz
Lili Nimri
Tel-Hai College
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Bshara Mansour
Bar-Ilan University The Azrieli Faculty of Medicine
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Amir Benhos
Tel-Hai College
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Abdallah Banna
Bar-Ilan University The Azrieli Faculty of Medicine
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Elias Nasrallah
Bar-Ilan University The Azrieli Faculty of Medicine
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Marwan Sackran
Bar-Ilan University The Azrieli Faculty of Medicine
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Ahlam Abu Ahmad
Bar-Ilan University The Azrieli Faculty of Medicine
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Ziv Ardi
Kinneret Academic College
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Omer Horovitz
Tel-Hai College

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Abstract

Background: Research indicates a relationship between nutrition, physiological characteristics, and mental health. It was already reported that Israeli-Arab adolescents consume more fast food, sweets, and candies than Jews. Higher energy drink consumption by Israeli-Arab adolescents emerged. Though, data on the topic still needs to be updated. The current study examined possible associations between energy drink consumption, anxiety, and well-being in Israeli-Arab adolescents. We also investigated these associations concerning fast food consumption, physical activity, and sleep hours. Methods: One hundred and fourteen adolescents (59 females) aged 12–18 from several cities & villages in northern Israel were recruited to study. A cross-sectional exploratory study assessed adolescents’ energy drink consumption, nutritional and lifestyle habits, well-being, and anxiety using self-reported questionnaires. Anthropometric measurements - weight, height, and waist circumference were also assessed. Results: Gender and energy drink consumption were associated with psychological status. Energy drink consumers reported a lower well-being index and a higher anxiety index than non-consumers. Energy drink consumers ate significantly more fast food per week than non-consumers. In addition, sleep hours were correlated with anxiety levels. These results differed between genders. Conclusions: Our study shows complex associations between energy drink consumption and mental health indices. These associations can serve as a basis for further research into this topic.
25 Jul 2023Submitted to Public Health Challenges
25 Jul 2023Submission Checks Completed
25 Jul 2023Assigned to Editor
03 Aug 2023Reviewer(s) Assigned
21 Mar 20242nd Revision Received
28 Mar 2024Submission Checks Completed
28 Mar 2024Assigned to Editor
06 Apr 2024Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
08 Apr 20243rd Revision Received
08 Apr 2024Submission Checks Completed
08 Apr 2024Assigned to Editor
21 Apr 2024Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
28 Apr 2024Editorial Decision: Accept