Table 2 Distribution of energy drink consumption pattern among study participants
From: Energy drinks and population health: consumption pattern and adverse effects among Saudi population
Characteristics | Number of Subjects (n) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Average Consumption of Energy Drinks | ||
 Daily | 144 | 18.2 |
 More than Once Weekly | 150 | 18.9 |
 Once Weekly | 97 | 12.2 |
 1-3 Times Monthly | 402 | 50.7 |
Energy Drinks Preferred Consumption Time | ||
 In the Morning | 111 | 14.4 |
 With Meals | 207 | 26.8 |
 At Night | 154 | 19.9 |
 Anytime | 301 | 39.3 |
Activities Related to Energy Drinks Consumption | ||
 Meetings and Celebrations | 257 | 32.4 |
 Study Exams | 275 | 34.7 |
 Others | 261 | 32.9 |
Preferred Energy Drink Brand | ||
 Bison | 135 | 17 |
 Red Bull | 192 | 24.2 |
 Power Horse | 108 | 13.6 |
 Bugzy | 25 | 3.2 |
 Code Red | 229 | 28.9 |
 Black | 1 | 0.1 |
 Smart Cola | 7 | 0.9 |
 Vitamin C | 96 | 12.1 |
Reason for Selection of Preferred Brand | ||
 Taste | 513 | 64.7 |
 Strong Effect | 115 | 14.5 |
 Price | 88 | 11.1 |
 Other | 77 | 9.7 |