Consumption of Caffeine Throughout The Day and in Various Environments by Young Adults Aged 18-35 years in Mumbai, India

Nutrition and Dietetics

Younger generations, including the majority of college students, frequently drink caffeine to feel alerted, enjoy the flavor, socialize, enhance physical energy, improve mood, and reduce stress. The aim of this study is to assess the caffeine consumption among participants aged 18-35 years throughout the day and in different environments. The total sample size (N) was 360 participants out of which 180 were students (90 females and 90 males) and 180 were working-class population (90 females and 90 males) aged 18-35 years. The participants completed a self-reported questionnaire containing questions related to time of the day caffeine is consumed and the environments in which it is consumed. p values of less than 0.05 were considered statistically significant. The highest caffeine consumption is before breakfast (16% consumed tea), during breakfast (49% consumed tea), between lunch and dinner (36% consumed tea), and at no particular time (54% consumed chocolate). Most of the participants did not have a specific time to consume caffeine-rich products, it is finished whenever the participants are pleased to consume. Tea (72%), coffee (56%), and chocolate (63%) were predominantly consumed in the home environment. Cola-based beverages (35%) and energy drinks (17%) were predominantly consumed in the socializing environment. In conclusion, a high number of participants consumed caffeine in stressful environments and throughout the day with maximum consumption in the morning and evening.

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