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Soft drinks’ consumption trends and its impact on glycemic index of university students

Afsheen Shah, Beenish Khanzada, Sardar Ali, Anza Shoaib, Nimra Saeed, Noor Amed.


Abstract
Objective: To assess trend of consumption of different soft drinks among university students and determine their glycemic index after taking soft drinks.
Methodology: A validated questionnaire was filled by students of University of Sindh. Height, weight, and BMI were determined. Sugar level was measured before and after consumption of soft drinks then Glycemic Index was determined.
Result: Majority of students consumed Coca-Cola, Pepsi, String, 7Up, Miranda, Dew etc. Students were aware of the composition and side effects of chemicals contained in composition of soft drinks. Most of the students agreed to replace soft drinks with fresh juices. Glycemic Index showed that all soft drinks increased sugar level particularly Pepsi with highest glycemic index (p=0.001).
Conclusion: University students consume soft drinks for refreshment, taste and chill, in wake of health hazards. It is suggested to limit the consumption of high glycemic index soft drinks and replace them with fresh juices. The University administration should ensure availability of fresh juices at economical rate for sake of students’ health.

Key words: Soft drinks, university students, glycemic Index, body mass index, fresh juice.


 
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Shah A, Khanzada B, Ali S, Shoaib A, Saeed N, Amed N. Soft drinks’ consumption trends and its impact on glycemic index of university students. RMJ. 2025; 50(1): 30-33. doi:10.5455/rmj.20240930035142

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Shah A, Khanzada B, Ali S, Shoaib A, Saeed N, Amed N. Soft drinks’ consumption trends and its impact on glycemic index of university students. https://www.rmj.org.pk/?mno=222496 [Access: October 30, 2025]. doi:10.5455/rmj.20240930035142

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Shah A, Khanzada B, Ali S, Shoaib A, Saeed N, Amed N. Soft drinks’ consumption trends and its impact on glycemic index of university students. RMJ. 2025; 50(1): 30-33. doi:10.5455/rmj.20240930035142


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Shah A, Khanzada B, Ali S, Shoaib A, Saeed N, Amed N. Soft drinks’ consumption trends and its impact on glycemic index of university students. RMJ. (2025), [cited October 30, 2025]; 50(1): 30-33. doi:10.5455/rmj.20240930035142


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Shah, A., Khanzada, . B., Ali, . S., Shoaib, . A., Saeed, . N. & Amed, . N. (2025) Soft drinks’ consumption trends and its impact on glycemic index of university students. RMJ, 50 (1), 30-33. doi:10.5455/rmj.20240930035142


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Shah, Afsheen, Beenish Khanzada, Sardar Ali, Anza Shoaib, Nimra Saeed, and Noor Amed. 2025. Soft drinks’ consumption trends and its impact on glycemic index of university students. Rawal Medical Journal, 50 (1), 30-33. doi:10.5455/rmj.20240930035142


Chicago Style

Shah, Afsheen, Beenish Khanzada, Sardar Ali, Anza Shoaib, Nimra Saeed, and Noor Amed. "Soft drinks’ consumption trends and its impact on glycemic index of university students." Rawal Medical Journal 50 (2025), 30-33. doi:10.5455/rmj.20240930035142


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Shah, Afsheen, Beenish Khanzada, Sardar Ali, Anza Shoaib, Nimra Saeed, and Noor Amed. "Soft drinks’ consumption trends and its impact on glycemic index of university students." Rawal Medical Journal 50.1 (2025), 30-33. Print. doi:10.5455/rmj.20240930035142


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Shah, A., Khanzada, . B., Ali, . S., Shoaib, . A., Saeed, . N. & Amed, . N. (2025) Soft drinks’ consumption trends and its impact on glycemic index of university students. Rawal Medical Journal, 50 (1), 30-33. doi:10.5455/rmj.20240930035142


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