Gender Differences In The Consumption Of Caffeine

CAFFEINE
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Caffeine
Abstract
This study seeks to examine the gender differences in the consumption of caffeine to establish an awareness of its effects on the population sample provided. To investigate this problem, a survey was conducted on a population sample of 500 young people (275 males aged 19.3 ± 1.5 years: 225 females 19.1 ± 1.2 years).According to the findings of the study, the consumption of coffee was significantly higher in males (51.8%) than in females (41.2%). Among the coffee consumers, no significant differences were noted as the reasons for consumption, its side effects, and the components of coffee. On the other hand, the non-consuming group clearly indicated that gender differences were notable as the reasons for avoiding coffee; females (64.8%) disliking its tastes compared to (39.4%) of males.
Most of the young groups of between both genders in the consumption groups remain aware that coffee contains caffeine (70.0%-82.5%) compared to the non-consumption groups (68.0%-82.0%). However, few people within both the groups were acutely aware of other reasons for consuming coffee and the adverse effects of coffee on their body (Paulus et al, 2015). The results of this study clearly demonstrate that young males are prone to drink coffee than their female counterparts. Among those established to avoid coffee consumption, females are found to dislike coffee compared to the males (Rossignol, 2014). Given this, the study proves that several people irrespective of their use of this product are fully aware of its components, with few having an idea about other ingredients in this beverage. Additionally, few people were found to be aware of the negative side effects of coffee on their body and health.
1 Introduction
Coffee is a luxury beverage widely consumed by people globally (70-85%). The primary rationale for the consumption of this beverage is based on its relaxing effect and its capacity to alleviate stress. Additionally, regular consumption of coffee has been found to reduce the risks of contracting diabetes mellitus, rectal cancer, hepatic cirrhosis, cardiovascular diseases among other illnesses. According to Paulus et al (2015), a majority of this products consumer found that tasting coffee remains pleasant in terms of smell, taste, and its texture. However, gender differences in the consumption of coffee remain an aspect that has not been determined in as much as this study reports on the differences in coffee consumption.
People, therefore, consume coffee for different reasons, with these reasons differing between males and females. James et al (2015) reports on gender as a factor that influences the consumption of coffee nutrients. Moreover, the author demonstrates that females have a higher interest in the consumption of these nutrients compared to males, thus establishing that the knowledge about coffee consumption may differ between these genders. Currently, the consumption of this beverage has widely increased in the U.S by close to 700 percent. Additionally, caffeine plays a significant role not only in the U.S but several cultures globally. Compared to the non-consumers, coffee consumers are more interested in and knowledgeable about the comp...