• Amatullah Chitalwala
• Dr. Rekha Battalwar

Abstract Background: The consumption patterns of carbonated beverages among young adults have gathered increasing attention due to the potential health implications associated with their intake. Aim: To determine the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice regarding carbonated beverages among young adults aged 18-25 years. Methodology: This cross sectional study was conducted on 200 participants where 100 of participants were male and 100 female using purposive sampling. Participants were asked to fill out a structured questionnaire which included knowledge, attitude, and practice questions along with demographic, and health related questionnaires. Participants belonged to the 18-25 years age range. Data were analyzed statistically and a p-value of less than 0.05 and 0.001 was considered statistically significant. Results: The study found significant associations between education and awareness of ingredients (p=0.000). Similarly, significant associations between education and knowledge of caloric value (p=0.002) was found. In this study there was also a significant positive correlation between socioeconomic status and awareness of ingredients and caloric value of carbonated beverages (p=0.000). Also there is an association between gender and willingness to quit carbonated beverages (p=0.000). On comparison between genders and frequency of consumption of carbonated beverages a significant relationship (p=0.000) was found. According to the findings of this study, the consumption of carbonated beverages was more frequent and on a regular basis in males as compared to females. Conclusion: Almost every participant consumed carbonated beverages but most of the participants were not aware of the components and caloric value of these drinks. This study concludes that females had a greater level of nutritional knowledge and they showed correct nutritional attitudes regarding consumption of carbonated beverages in comparison with males.

Carbonated Beverages, Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, Young Adults, Consumption

"Knowledge, Attitude and Practice regarding consumption of Carbonated Beverages among young adults (18 to 25 years)", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 4, page no.m541-m548, April-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2404C74.pdf

"Knowledge, Attitude and Practice regarding consumption of Carbonated Beverages among young adults (18 to 25 years)", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 4, page no. ppm541-m548, April-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2404C74.pdf