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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 Abdussalam Abdussalam Adnindya, Msy Rulan Agustine, Vania Ali Sungkar Alisha Milenia Utami Ananingsih, Esti Sri Anastasia, Monika Ari Martino Arisman Arisman Athiah, Medina Aziz, Aryani Azizah, Aida Nur Batubara, Rizka Samira Bintang Arroyantri Citra Dewi Dalilah Dalilah Debby Handayati Harahap Dewi Rosariah Ayu Diana Sunardi Dwi Budi Santoso Dwi Lisa Nur'aini Dwi Lisa Nur'aini Eka Febri Zulissetiana Ella Amalia, Ella Evi Lusiana Fatimah , Nyimas Fatria Harwanto Faustina, Corinna Feranita Utama Fiona Widyasari Fitrianti Fitrianti, Fitrianti Geo Vanda Gita Dwi Prasasty Heni Yusnita, Heni Hertanti Indah Lestari, Hertanti Indah Iche Andriyani Liberty, Iche Andriyani Indri Seta Septadina Inge Mellangga Putri Irfannudin Irfannudin Islami, Arya Putera Islamia, Medina Putri Izzulhaq, Muhammad Agung Jasmine Rana Sahirah Jayawarsa, A.A. Ketut Joko Marwoto Kamaluddin, M Totong Karolin Adhisty Kesuma, Putri Zalika Komar, Muhammad Hafidh Kusuma, Hadrians Letissia, Adela Nadya Liberty, Iche Lionita, Widya Mamun, Asmarani Mamun, Asmarani Manawan, Efman E.U. Martadiansyah, Abarham Medina Athiah Minerva Riani Kadir Moretta Damayanti Muhammad Farhan Muhammad Ihsan Abdurrahman Muhammad, Fadhil Neng Tine Kartinah Almuktabar Ningsih, Windi Indah Fajar Nita Parisa Nur Mahmudah Oktariana, Desi Oktharina, Eka Handayani Oswari, Liniyanti D Pariyana Pariyana pariyana, Pariyana Pasaribu, M. Khairul Kahfi Peby Maulina Lestari, Peby Maulina PUJI LESTARI Purnamasari, Septi Puspita Rasyid, Riana Sari Puspitasari, Naila Nirmala Putri Maya Sari Putri, Sarahdeaz Siti Fazzaura Putri, Yuni Adinda Radiyati Umi Partan, Radiyati Umi Rafli, Muhammad Ramdika, Sari Bema Rasyid, Riana Sari Puspita Reinhard, Ezra Rifani Akbar Sulbahri Rosdah, Ayesha Augusta Salsabila, Putri Saptawati Bardosono Sarahdeaz, Siti Fazzaura Putri Sayisvir, Nadia Farah Sijabat, Nofitri Dewitasari Susilawati Susilawati Syahranni, Dhanya Syarif Husin Syarif Husin Syarif Husin Syarif Husin Syarinta Adenina Syifa Alkaf Syifa, Syifa Tioline, Naomi Winny Tri Suciati Tri Suciati Tri Suciati Utama, Meria Vanda, Geo Wardatu, Aggra Wardatu, Aggra Windi Indah Fajar Ningsih Yudhie Tanta Yulistiana, Sisca Yundari, Yundari Zanaria, Rima Ziske Maritska