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Journal : Althea Medical Journal

Consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Is Related to Fasting Blood Glucose and the Nutritional Status among Young Adults in Indonesia Syahranni, Dhanya; Kurniati, Ardesy Melizah; Liberty, Iche Andriyani; Husin, Syarif; Zulissetiana, Eka Febri
Althea Medical Journal Vol 12, No 3 (2025)
Publisher : Faculty of Medicine Universitas Padjadjaran

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15850/amj.v12n3.4139

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Background: Habitual consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) is linked to elevated blood glucose and increased body weight. Medical students often experience high stress, which may increase SSBs consumption. This study aimed to examine the associations between SSB consumption, fasting blood glucose, body mass index (BMI), and waist circumference among medical students.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in October 2022 using a total sampling method involving 184 first-year students at the Faculty of Medicine Universitas Sriwijaya, Palembang, Indonesia. SSBs consumption was assessed using a semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire (SQ-FFQ). Fasting blood glucose was measured by  glucometer after an overnight fast. Body height, weight, and waist circumference were measured using a stadiometer, digital scale, and tape measure, respectively. Physical activity was assessed with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire–Short Form (IPAQ-SF). Associations were tested using Kruskall Wallis, independent t-test, and chi square as appropriate.Results: Most students consumed SSBs 3–4 times per week and in amount >495 mL. The volume of SSBs consumption was associated with BMI (p=0.02), fasting blood glucose (p<0.001), and waist circumference (p<0.01). Similarly, the frequency of SSBs consumption was associated with fasting blood glucose (p=0.04) and waist circumference (p<0.01), but not with BMI (p=0.16). Conclusion: Consumption of SSBs among students is high. Frequent and high-volume consumption of SSBs is associated with elevated fasting blood glucose levels and the nutritional status, whereas higher volume is associated with increased BMI. Reducing SSB intake and promoting healthier beverage choices may support a sustainable healthy lifestyle in young adults. 
Co-Authors . Imliyana . Sariyanto Afriani, Cici Agus, Yohanes Agustiawan, Agustiawan Albert Rufinus Ali Djamhuri Anak Agung Gede Sugianthara Anastasia, Monika Angreni, Nina Appriliaswati, Rahayu Ardesy Melizah Kurniati arisanti, maya Athiah, Medina Awan Nurtjahyo Aziz, Aryani Bambang Wijaya Batubara, Rizka Samira Clarry Sada Dana Putri, Andita Febriansari Daud Sri Harjono DEWI SARTIKA Dwi Budi Santoso Eka Fajar Rahmani Eka Febri Zulissetiana Ella Amalia, Ella Emanuel Paskal Endang Susilawati Eusabinus Bunau Fahrur Rozi Fatmalina Febry Faustina, Corinna Fibriani, Yunita Fitrah Samita Ginting, Melany Apriliana Liasta Gultom, Widya Mandala Sari H. Sofian Heni Yusnita, Heni Hertanti Indah Lestari, Hertanti Indah Iche Andriyani Liberty, Iche Andriyani Inda Karyani, Inda Iwan Supardi Izzulhaq, Muhammad Agung Kesuma, Putri Zalika Laksono Trisnantoro Letissia, Adela Nadya Lira Risfayanti Luwandi Suhartono M. Yogi Riyantama Isjoni Manan, Heriyadi Manan, Heriyadi Martadiansyah, Abarham Mohd. Haidir Muhammad Farhan Muhammad Rivai Mulawarman, Rido Ningsih, Windi Indah Fajar Nur Riviati, Nur Nuriska, Reza Oktharina, Eka Handayani Oswari, Liniyanti D Perdana, Rizky Purnamasari, Septi Puspita Rasyid, Riana Sari Puspitasari, Naila Nirmala Putri Maya Sari Putri, Ranti Berliana Rahayu Apriliaswati Rahmaniar, Salwani Rahmiyati, . Rambe, Nurkhadijah Rasyid, Riana Sari Puspita Regina . Regina Regina Rika, Prisilla Rina Wati Riyadi, Dicki Rizal Sanif Safarullah, Thesar Safitri, . Salsabila, Putri Sarahdeaz, Siti Fazzaura Putri Sayisvir, Nadia Farah Serawati, Sri Sijabat, Nofitri Dewitasari Sofian, Sofian Sudarsono Suhartono . Sumarni . Susi Sesilia, Susi Syahranni, Dhanya Syifa Alkaf Tioline, Naomi Winny trifitriana, Monica Trifitriana, Monica urai salam Vanda, Geo Wardah Wardatu, Aggra Wardatu, Aggra Wati, Windi Mustika Wuwuh Eti Setiani Y. Gatot Sutapa Y Yanti, Gina Selvira Yulistiana, Sisca Zanaria, Rima