@article{ref1,
title="Soda consumption is associated with risk-taking behaviors in adolescents",
journal="American journal of health behavior",
year="2015",
author="Ziegler, Amanda M. and Temple, Jennifer L.",
volume="39",
number="6",
pages="761-771",
abstract="OBJECTIVES: Soda consumption is on the rise among children and adolescents. The purpose of this study was to test the hypothesis that increased soda consumption predicts risk-taking behavior among high school students. <br><br>METHODS: To test this hypothesis, we used data from the 2011 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System to compare the odds of engaging in a series of risk-taking behaviors among students who reported no soda consumption, occasional soda consumption (1 - 6 times per week), and daily soda consumption (≥ 7 times per week). <br><br>RESULTS: Daily soda consumption was associated with increased odds of engaging in 90% of the risk behaviors analyzed. In addition, there were sex differences in the magnitude of the relationships for many of these behaviors. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: These data suggest that in addition to increased risk of obesity, dental caries, and reduced sleep quality, soda consumption is associated with increased risk-taking behavior.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1087-3244",
doi="10.5993/AJHB.39.6.3",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.5993/AJHB.39.6.3"
}