Consumption of Caffeinated Beverages

pic UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA (UiTM SHAH ALAM) FACULTY OF none MANAGEMENT BEL422 REPORT WRITING GROUP REPORT COMSUMPTION OF CAFFEINATED BEVERAGES AMONG UiTM STUDENTS PREPARED BY NAME MATRIX NO. GROUP SIGN 2010528723 BM2254A NAWWAR KHALEEFUR RAHMAN 2010729017 BM2254A NUR KHALIJAH ZAIDAN 2010572149 BM2254A NURANIKA SHAMIMI SHAMSDIN 2010549887 BM2254A YUSMAH YUSOF PREPARED FOR wench ASHA LATHA B.S. BEL422 LECTURER (BM2254A) UiTM SHAH ALAM DATE OF SUBMISSION 12TH DECEMBER 2012 (WEDNESDAY) ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS We induct taken a lot of efforts in completing this report. However, it would not take h gaga been attainable with fall out the kind support and swear out of many individuals who hasten been at that place for us along this journey as to know this report in time. Alhamdulilah, get-go of all we would like to thank God for given us the say-so and wisdom as finally we were able to complete our report in effect and efficiently. Thank God for lettin g us through all the ticklishies and nurse experienced His guidance day by day. A special keep to our family.Words apprise not express how grateful we be to our mother, father, and our siblings for all of the sacrifices that they have made on our behalf. Their prayer for us were what sustained us therefore far. We would like to express our special appreciation and thank to our BEL422 proofreader, Madam Asha Latha B. S. for the semiprecious advice and support she has given to us in the writing of this report aside from being a tremendous mentor for us through out this semester. This report had been done with all afford by group members eventhough there were constraints while doing this report. Fortunately, all the constraints atomic number 18 settled due to our group members co-operation and ideas.We ar highly indebted to our friends for their support as well as they practical application extended in providing us necessary information in completing this report. Last but not least, our deepest thank to our respondents for their understanding and support. THANK YOU ( pic thick This ascertain was conducted to gauge on manipulation of caffeinated potables among UiTM students. It was requested by our BEL422 lecturer Mdm. Asha Latha B. S. to fulfill the course affectment. It was requested on 19th September 2012. The investigating was done by distributing questionnaires to 20 respondents comprising Business and Law students at UiTM Shah Alam. data was col tardilyd and analyzed using a fundamental frequency analysis derived from Microsoft go past Software.Secondary sources were withal referred to, to obtain background information required for this report. The main de frontierination _______________ TERMS OF REFFERENCE On 19th September 2012, Nawwar Binti Khaleefur Rahman, Nur Khalijah Bt. Zaidan, Nuranika Shamimi Binti Shamsdin and Yusmah Binti Yusof, from the Faculty of Business Management, UiTM Shah Alam, were instructed by Mdm. Asha Latha B. S. , the Report Writing lecturer (BEL) to write a report on consumption of caffeinated beverages among UiTM students on questionnaires. The report which accepts the background information, regulateings, conclusions and recommendations is to be submitted on twelfth December 2012.TABLE OF CONTENT no(prenominal) Title Pages Acknowledgement Summary cost of Refference List of Illustrations 1. Introduction Background of teach Statement of The Problem search Questions Objective of The Report Scope of Report 2. 0 Literature revue 3. 0 Methodology and Limitation 4. 0 Findings 5. 0 Conclusions 6. Recommendations Bibliography Appendices LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS No. Title Pages 1 visualise 4. 1 Respondents gender 2 build 4. Age of 3rd students 3 get wind 4. 3 third students who cod caffeinated beverages 4 control 4. 4 Number of respondents who eliminate caffeinated beverages 5 Figure 4. Types of caffeinat ed beverages 6 Figure 4. 6 Frequency of ordinal students plighting caffeinated beverages 7 Figure 4. 7 Awareness of the confine of caffeinated beverages 8 Figure 4. Addictiveness towards caffeinated beverages 9 Figure 4. 9 Reasons why respondents engage caffeinated beverages 10 Figure 4. 10 The consequences if the respondents undertake work through caffeinated beverages 11 Figure 4. 1 Respondents response towards debate on caffeinated beverages 1. INTRODUCTION 1. 1 Background of the Study The report was scripted to gauge and identify the consumption of caffeinated beverages among ordinal students. It has been observed that some students take up caffeinated beverages and after it has perform a habit among students. This report identifies the short term and long term effects of taking caffeinated beverages and determines why these students are loath(p) to stop consumption of these caffeinated beverages. This report was requested by Madam A sha Latha B. S on 19th September 2012. 1. 2 Statement of the ProblemThe meaning of caffeinated beverage is a drink that contains caffein. Coffee is the some common one. Black, green and unclouded tea also contain caffein. virtually sodas have caffein added to them (Coke, Pepsi, atomic reactor Dew, for instance), as do many energy drinks. There are grade reasons why people like drinking caffeinated beverages. Many folks have coffee to help wake up in the morning. College students are cognise for knocking back coffee and caffeinated sodas to keep them up for write uping the shadow before a big test. In some studies, caffein has been shown to help concentration and memory. Too much consumption pot subjoin someone nervousness.If they drink cheap coffee thats made with robusta beans instead of 100% arabica beans, they whitethorn suffer stomach problem. If there is an addiction, measures must be suggested to reduce this and to say other form of healthier beverages. 1. 3 R esearch Questions This report seeks to swear out the following questions 1. 3. 1 What is the definition of caffeinated beverages? 1. 3. 2 What types of caffeinated beverages are popular among 3rd students? 1. 3. 3 Why are such beverages being consumed by tertiary students? 1. 3. 4 Are the tertiary students aware of the effects of heavy consumption on caffeinated beverages? 1. 3. 5 What are the drawbacks or setbacks experienced when attempting to stop caffeinated everages? 1. 3. 6 What are the suggestions for tertiary students to reduce the consumption of caffeinated beverages? 2. 0 LITERATURE criticism Caffeinated beverages have always been consumed by adults. However, nowadays, most tertiary students are eat these beverages. Caffeine products are so widely distributed these days that abuse of the burden may be unnoticed. In fact, caffeine is the worlds most widely consumed stimulant, with 54 percent of adults in America consuming on average three cups of coffee a day (Chen an d Parrish, 2008). Diet health Club on September 2011 identifies these beverages as Any drinks which contain caffeine.This caffeine is a stimulant that is legal and is one of the most popular stimulants in the world especially among the developed countries. Some of the common caffeinated content beverages include teas, coffees, assorted kinds of energy drinks and soft drinks. Tea and coffee are gear up to naturally have caffeine. Whereas some of the popular drinks like cola have intentionally used this caffeine stimulant as one of the ingredients. The consanguinity between an individuals union of caffeine consumption during his/her study session and the individuals study habits were investigated by Hope (2009). near of the students revealed their personal consumption of caffeine as well as their study habits when preparing for a test or examinations.As determined by the researcher, it has been hypothesized that the more the caffeine a student consumes while studying, the more a ccurately his or her study habits would be labelled as unhealthy. To keep them up for late night sessions, many college students rely on caffeine-packed sodas and coffee drinks which allow for annex vigilance, sadly this is unhealthy. A research by the (National Council On strong suit and Fitness), it shows that caffeinated beverages have conk out bit by bit more accepted within the diets of tertiary students. That shows the consumption of caffeinated beverages can cause long-lasting effects on instinct function when utilized during the formative years.However drinking too much of caffeine can cause health problems or side effects to drinkers. Some side effects from caffeine use can be specified irritation. Others are wareright dangerous. For smokers, caffeine can be especially harmful. Nicotine will raise blood pressure and increase the risk of cardiovascular complications. This is because caffeine is the drug used in the world and is part of everyones routine life-style, it has gone unnoticed as a potentially harmful substance to most peoples health. An article Caffeine Awareness tie-up(2010) also indicates that excessive coffee drinking can increase a persons risk of heart attack. Thus, caffeine can also cause irregular heart rhythms.And some researchers believe it can increase a womans chances of getting cancer. Caffeine has also been think with central nervous system disorders, Parkinsons disease, diabetes, and incontinence. The medical community has latterly taken caffeine withdrawal quite seriously. It is estimated that one in cardinal people will experience symptoms that will interfere with ability to travel or function for at least a couple of days. Jordan (2004), suggested including caffeine withdrawal as a verifiable condition in the symptomatic and Statistics Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). However, caffeine withdrawal is seldom dangerous, though it can make one uncomfortable for a few days. The most patronise symptom ssociated whe n we attempt to stop caffeinated beverages is moderate to severe headaches. This can authorize between 12 and 24 hours after the last phthisis of caffeine. It commonly lasts for one to two days, though some may have a headache for longer. Furthermore, according to Lee (2006), drinking too much of caffeine will impact one negatively. It causes palpitations and withdrawal systems that include headache and drowsiness. Tertiary education often requires students to study for extended hours, especially during periods of increased work load prior to tests and examinations. Removing caffeine from ones daily routine can be done by approaching the task of lowering the intake of caffeine.Switching to a coffee with less caffeine and checking labels on medications are the approaches to gradually reduce the amount of caffeine consumption for each day, (Fit mean solar day, n. d). According to Haupt (2012), suggests go for an espresso shot because it contains only about half the amount of caffe ine as a cup of regular coffee. 3. 0 methodology AND LIMITATIONS 20 respondents were chosen randomly. The respondents were required to answer a questionnaire. These questionnaires were distributed on ______ and amass on ____. Data was collected and analyzed using a basic frequency analysis that was derived from Microsoft Excel software. Various secondary sources and materials were also looked into as differences and guides.Although this research was carefully prepared, there were still limitations and shortcomings. This report was done on a small scale involving 20 respondents. Since the population was small, the descryings presented may not be applicable as general representations. To do so a large sample would be required. The period given to conduct and complete this report was 11 weeks only. Background information for the report was limited to articles from various websites. 4. 0 FINDINGS 4. 1 RESPONDENTS GENDER pic Figure 4. 1 The pie chart in Figure 4. 1 shows the gender wh o consumed caffeinated beverages. The gender is divided into two categories which are females and males.Based on the pie chart, it shows that the percentage of females who consume caffeinated beverages among tertiary students is higher than males where by females pertain 70% and male 30% only. 4. 2 AGE OF ordinal STUDENTS pic Figure 4. 2 The table in Figure 4. 2 shows the age of the respondents who consume caffeinated beverages. It shows that the age of 19 21 years old has the highest no of respondents at 12 respondents while the age of 30 32 years old has the lowest number of respondents at 1 respondent only. 4. 3 TERTIARY STUDENTS WHO CONSUME CAFFEINATED BEVERAGES pic Figure 4. 3 The diagram above shows the number of students from universities that consume caffeinated beverages.It shows that University Technology Mara has the highest no of respondents who consume caffeinated beverages among all tertiary students at 9 respondents. The lowest numbers of respondents who consume c affeinated beverages are tertiary students for University Malaya at only 3 respondents. 4. 4 NUMBER OF RESPONDENTS WHO CONSUME CAFFEINATED BEVERAGES pic Figure 4. 4 The pie chart above shows the number of respondents who consume caffeinated beverages. It shows that 20 respondents answered yes in this questionnaire. 4. 5 TYPES OF CAFFEINATED BEVERAGES pic pic Figure 4. 5 Figure 4. 5 shows the types of caffeinated beverages that are taken by tertiary students.According to the chart, tea is the highest for the types of caffeinated beverages at 52% followed by coffee at 25% and sodas at 25%. Sodas are divided into four types which are Coke at 23%, Pepsi at 59%, Mountain Dew at 10% and others at 9%. 4. 6 FREQUENCY OF TERTIARY STUDENTS drink CAFFEINATED BEVERAGES IN A WEEK pic Figure 4. 6 Figure 4. 6 shows the frequency tertiary students drink caffeinated beverages. Based on the chart above, it shows that 40% of tertiary students drink caffeinated beverages 2 4 times in a week. 25% of t ertiary students drink it once a week, 20% drink it every day and only 10% of the tertiary students drink it 5- 6 times in a week. 4. 7 AWARENESS OF THE CONTENTS OF CAFFEINATED BEVERAGES pic pic Figure 4. 7 Figure 4. shows the awareness of the contents of such beverages by tertiary students. According to the chart, it is clear that most students are aware of the contents of caffeinated beverages since 64% answered so. Another 36% of tertiary students are not aware of the contents of such beverages. Therefore, for those who are aware of the contents in caffeinated beverages, the results show that 41% realise the sugar, 23% know of their preservatives, 9% the colouring and 27% the caffeine contents. 4. 8 ADDICTIVENESS TOWARDS CAFFEINATED BEVERAGES pic pic Figure 4. 8 Figure 4. 8 shows the addictiveness towards caffeinated beverages by tertiary students.From the chart above, it is clear that 55% of the tertiary students are not prone to caffeinated beverages. Only 45% of tertiary stud ents are prone to caffeinated beverages. When they are addicted to caffeinated beverages, most of them control addiction by carrying with stark water (60%), followed by 30% who revert to de-caffeinated beverages and 10% who resort to junk food / quick food. 4. 9 REASONS WHY RESPONDENTS CONSUME CAFFEINATED BEVERAGES pic Figure 4. 9 Figure 4. 9 illustrates the reasons why respondents consume caffeinated beverages. Firstly, 8 out of 20 respondents say they find caffeinated beverages tasty. Next, 30% of the respondents consume such beverages because find them inexpensive. respondents pointed they find caffeinated beverages convenient. Moreover, no respondents ranked finding such beverages inexpensive or tasty. Meanwhile, 40% of the respondents rank they follow their friends as the reason why they consume caffeinated beverages. 4. 10 THE CONSEQUENCES IF THE RESPONDENTS chop off DOWN CAFFEINATED BEVEREAGES pic Figure 4. 10 Figure 4. 10 shows the percentages of the consequences if the respondents cut down on caffeinated beverages. 60% of the respondents will feel sleepy if they cut down their consumption on such beverages. Meanwhile, only 10% of them feel temperamental after they reduced their intake. None of them feel sick easily if they cut down their consumption. Statements potently Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree Caffein6 30% 9 45% 3 ated beverag es have adverse effects on the body. Universiti Teknologi Mara Sunway College University Taylors College University University Malaya Others ( ravish state _______________ ) Yes Coffee Coke Once a week 5 6 times a week Everyday Yes (Tick v for qualified options) Yes (Tick v for suitable options) Seek medical help Carry with me plain water Revert to de-caffeinated beverages Replace these drinks by chewing gum or sweets Resort to junk food / fast food ( Rank 1 for major reason and 6 for least major reason) I find them convenience I consume them to help become moody become sick easily become less alert / active become sleepy / lazy 13) Consumption of caffeinated beverages leads to emotional disturbances. 14) I find it difficult to cut down on my consumption of such beverages. 15) I require help to overcome my addiction towards caffeinated beverages. THE END THANK YOU