Beverage consumption and related factors of undergraduates in Jeonnam

Eun-Ju Jung1   In-Suk Park1,*   

Department of Dental Hygiene, Cheongam College

Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of the study was to investigate the beverage consumption and related factors of undergraduates in Jeonnam. Methods: A self-reported questionnaire was completed by 480 undergraduates in Jeonnam from June 1 to 15, 2016 based on convenience sampling. The questionnaire consisted of general characteristics of the subjects, beverage intake frequency, and awareness of beverage. Results: Carbonated beverage intake was 3.05 times per week and five kinds of beverage consumption was 12.48 times per week. Higher beverage intake was closely related to male students, higher beverage purchase, and lower awareness toward oral health impact by beverage and sugar contents. Conclusions: The recognition level of beverage related to oral health had an impact on the frequency of drink intake. It is necessary to educate the dietary guide for appropriate oral health management in beverage intake.

Acknowledgements

본 연구는 2016학년도 청암대학교 교내 학술연구비 지원에 의하여 수행되었음.

Figures & Tables

Table 1. General characteristics of subjects (N=451)