From early to mid-adolescence: a three-fold increase in sugar-sweetened beverage consumption and its implications for obesity in Malaysia

Magendiran, Mugambikai and Appannah, Geeta and Emi, Nor Aishah and Siew, Chin Yit and Mohd Shariff, Zalilah and Anuar Zaini, Azriyanti and Shamsuddin, Nurainul Hana and Suppiah, Subapriya and Mohamad Saini, Suraini and C Thambiah, Subashini and Mooi, Ching Siew (2026) From early to mid-adolescence: a three-fold increase in sugar-sweetened beverage consumption and its implications for obesity in Malaysia. Journal of Clinical and Health Sciences (JCHS), 11 (SUPP2). pp. 10-11. ISSN 0127-984X
Identification Number (DOI): 10.24191/jchs.v11i2.13578
Abstract

Adolescence represents a critical window for dietary habit formation with lasting health effects. In Malaysia, the trajectory of sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption during this critical phase remains underexplored. This longitudinal study quantifies changes in SSB intake and evaluates its relationship with obesity status as adolescents aged from 13 to 16 years.

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Magendiran, Mugambikai
aaabymagen@gmail.com
Appannah, Geeta
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Emi, Nor Aishah
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Siew, Chin Yit
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Mohd Shariff, Zalilah
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Anuar Zaini, Azriyanti
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Shamsuddin, Nurainul Hana
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Suppiah, Subapriya
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Mohamad Saini, Suraini
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C Thambiah, Subashini
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Mooi, Ching Siew
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Subjects: R Medicine > RJ Pediatrics > Diseases of children and adolescents
T Technology > TX Home economics > Nutrition. Foods and food supply
Divisions: Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor > Sungai Buloh Campus > Faculty of Medicine
Journal or Publication Title: Journal of Clinical and Health Sciences (JCHS)
ISSN: 0127-984X
Volume: 11
Number: SUPP2
Page Range: pp. 10-11
Keywords: Sugar-sweetened beverages, SSB, Adolescent obesity, Youth nutrition, Public health, Malaysia, Body mass index
Date: September 2026
URI: https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/145419
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