Awareness of energy drink intake guidelines and associated consumption practices: a cross-sectional study

BMC Public Health

Research Article

Raimondo Bruno¹  Amy Peacock²  Peter Miller³  Nicolas Droste³  Amy Pennay⁴  Dan I. Lubman⁵ 

[1] School of Medicine (Psychology), University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia;School of Medicine (Psychology), University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia;National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia;School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia;Turning Point, Eastern Health, Melbourne, Australia and Centre for Alcohol Policy Research, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia;Turning Point, Eastern Health, Melbourne, Australia and Eastern Health Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia;

关键词: Energy drink;    Caffeine;    Policy;    Labelling;    Regulation;    Warning;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s12889-015-2685-2

 received in 2015-09-24, accepted in 2015-12-24,  发布年份 2016

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundDespite concern regarding harms of energy drink (ED) consumption, no research has been conducted to determine awareness and compliance with ED intake guidelines displayed on product packaging in Australia (a novel approach internationally).MethodsA convenience sample of 1922 people completed an online survey. Participants reported their knowledge of maximum recommended daily ED intake according to Australian guidelines.ResultsGuideline awareness was reported by 38, 23 and 19 % of past year consumers, lifetime, and non-consumers, respectively. Amongst past year consumers, ‘accurate estimators’ reported greater ED intake and were more likely to exceed intake guidelines and consume alcohol mixed with ED (AmED). After controlling for demographics and frequency of use, guideline awareness predicted increased likelihood of exceeding guidelines in ED sessions, but was not associated with exceeding ED guidelines in AmED sessions.ConclusionsAustralia is considered to have the most stringent regulatory approach to EDs internationally. However, advisory statements are not associated with greater awareness and compliance with intake guidelines. Failure to comply with standards for efficacious product labelling, and absence of broader education regarding guidelines, needs to be addressed.

【 授权许可】

CC BY   
© Peacock et al. 2015