ABSTRACT
Excessive consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages, alcohol, and caffeine is linked to unhealthy behaviors, including poor sleep quality. This study aimed to look at sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) and alcoholic and caffeinated beverage (ACB) intake and their effect on the sleep quality of selected night shift call center agents working in Mandaluyong City. A cross-sectional research design was used, and data were collected through an online questionnaire distributed to 247 qualified participants. Results showed that the most consumed beverage by the respondents was water, with an average amount of 1,187.66 ± 553.37 mL/day. They also habitually drank fruit juices, soft drinks, sweetened juice drinks, and whole milk. The respondents’ beverage intake exceeded the recommendations for both SSB and ACB. Furthermore, almost all (88.26%) of them are categorized to have poor sleep quality. Most respondents with poor sleep quality consume more ACBs (61.13%) than SSBs (38.87%). On the other hand, most respondents with good sleep quality consume more SSBs (55.23%) compared to ACBs (44.77%). This research contributes to the expanding body of information on the health impacts of SSB and ACB consumption. It emphasizes the need for nutrition-focused measures to minimize their intake and promote healthier alternatives.
Authors and Affiliations
Jeremi P. Valerio*, Von Ryan M. Ebron, and Ann C. Cayetano
Institute of Human Nutrition and Food, College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños, College 4031, Laguna, Philippines
*correspondence: jpvalerio1@up.edu.ph
| Received | Revised | Accepted | Published |
| 16 February 2024 | 16 July 2024 | 23 July 2024 | 2 August 2024 |
Cite this article
Valerio, J. P., Ebron, V. R. M., & Cayetano, A. C. (2024). Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) and Alcoholic and Caffeinated Beverage (ACB) Intake and Their Effect on the Sleep Quality of Selected Night Shift Call Center Agents Working in Mandaluyong City. Journal of Human Ecology and Sustainability, 2(1), 9. https://doi.org/10.56237/jhes24001
Rights and Permissions
This is an open-access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license, and indicate if changes were made.