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ArticleThe Journal of school health2026

Soda and Sports Drink Consumption and Life Stressors Among High School Students: Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 2023.

Ann M Goding Sauer, Ryan Saelee, Samantha L Pierce, Caitlin L Merlo, Jessica R Hunter, Julie L Self

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Ann M Goding SauerDivision of Nutrition Physical Activity and Obesity (DNPAO), National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta, Georgia, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9774-0042
Ryan SaeleeDivision of Adolescent and School Health, NCCDPHP, CDC, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1915-9268
Samantha L PierceDivision of Nutrition Physical Activity and Obesity (DNPAO), National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta, Georgia, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8193-1848
Caitlin L MerloDivision of Adolescent and School Health, NCCDPHP, CDC, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8143-3243
Jessica R HunterMcKing Consulting Corporation, DNPAO, NCCDPHP, CDC, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7527-0625
Julie L SelfDivision of Nutrition Physical Activity and Obesity (DNPAO), National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta, Georgia, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9584-7041

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backgroundLife stressors might influence health behaviors, including frequent sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption. We described associations between life stressors and soda/sports drink (SD) consumption among US high school students.

methodsWe tested associations between life stressors and daily (≥ 1 time/day) and heavy daily (≥ 3 time/day) consumption of soda/SD using the 2023 national Youth Risk Behavior Survey (daily n = 12,308; heavy daily n = 11,980). We calculated prevalence ratios (aPRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) adjusted for grade, sex, weight perception, and race and ethnicity. Not experiencing the stressor was the reference group.

resultsDaily consumption was significantly higher among those who experienced unstable housing (aPR = 1.6, 95% CI = 1.2, 2.2), lacking a household adult trying to meet basic needs (aPR = 1.3, 95% CI = 1.1, 1.5), bullying at school (aPR = 1.3, 95% CI = 1.2, 1.4), missing school due to safety concerns (aPR = 1.3, 95% CI = 1.1, 1.5), or feeling unfairly disciplined at school (aPR = 1.2, 95% CI = 1.1, 1.3). Results for heavy daily consumption were similar. IMPLICATIONS FOR SCHOOL HEALTH POLICY, PRACTICE AND EQUITY: Initiatives to reduce soda/SD consumption could benefit students with relatively high consumption prevalence, including those experiencing life stressors.

conclusionsThe prevalence of consuming soda/SD was higher among US high school students who experienced life stressors than those who did not.

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Adolescent BehaviorCarbonated BeveragesStress, PsychologicalStudentsSugar-Sweetened BeveragesAdolescentFemaleHumansMaleRisk-TakingUnited Statesadolescentschronic diseasehealth behaviorslife stressorssodasugar‐sweetened beverages

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