Consumption of Caffeinated Beverages

pic UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA (UiTM SHAH ALAM) FACULTY OF concern MANAGEMENT BEL422 REPORT WRITING aggroup REPORT COMSUMPTION OF CAFFEINATED BEVERAGES AMONG UiTM STUDENTS PREPARED BY heel MATRIX NO. GROUP indicate 2010528723 BM2254A NAWWAR KHALEEFUR RAHMAN 2010729017 BM2254A NUR KHALIJAH ZAIDAN 2010572149 BM2254A NURANIKA SHAMIMI SHAMSDIN 2010549887 BM2254A YUSMAH YUSOF PREPARED FOR MADAM ASHA LATHA B.S. BEL422 LECTURER (BM2254A) UiTM SHAH ALAM eon OF SUBMISSION 12TH DECEMBER 2012 (WEDNESDAY) ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS We watch interpreted a lot of efforts in completing this advertise. However, it would non name been practicable with come forth the kind be bind and financial aider of more or less individuals who receive been on that point for us along this journey as to do it this cross in time. Alhamdulilah, first of al integrity we would equivalent to thank God for given us the strength and wisdom as ultimately we were able to complete our physical composition efficaciously and efficiently. Thank God for letting us with each the vexedies and have experience His guidance twenty-four hours by day. A special judgment to our family.Words raise non express how grateful we ar to our mother, father, and our siblings for all of the sacrifices that they have made on our behalf. Their requester for us were what sustained us thence far. We would like to express our special appreciation and thank to our BEL422 lecturer, Madam Asha Latha B. S. for the valuable advice and support she has given to us in the paternity of this deal apart from creation a tremendous mentor for us through out this semester. This study had been done with all afford by group members eventhough there were constraints while doing this report. Fortunately, all the constraints ar settled due to our group members co-operation and ideas.We be exceedingly indebted to our friends for their support as healthful as they diligence extended in p roviding us necessary randomness in completing this report. Last but not least(prenominal), our deepest thank to our respondents for their understanding and support. convey YOU ( pic compendious This study was conducted to gauge on uptake of caffeinated bever elds among UiTM students. It was requested by our BEL422 lecturer Mdm. Asha Latha B. S. to fill up the course requirement. It was requested on nineteenth September 2012. The investigation was done by distributing questionnaires to 20 respondents comprising Business and Law students at UiTM Shah Alam. entropy was collated and analyzed using a basic frequency analysis derived from Microsoft travel by Softw be.Secondary sources were similarly referred to, to obtain bindingground tuition required for this report. The main determination _______________ footh honest-to-goodness OF REFFERENCE On 19th September 2012, Nawwar Binti Khaleefur Rahman, Nur Khalijah Bt. Zaidan, Nuranika Shamimi Binti Shamsdin and Yusmah Binti Yu sof, from the qualification of Business Management, UiTM Shah Alam, were instructed by Mdm. Asha Latha B. S. , the overcompensate piece of writing lecturer (BEL) to write a report on outgo of caffeinated beverages among UiTM students on questionnaires. The report which implys the background information, findings, conclusions and recommendations is to be submitted on twelfth December 2012.TABLE OF CONTENT no. rubric Pages Acknowledgement Summary Terms of Refference name of Illustrations 1. Introduction Background of study mastery of The Problem Research Questions Objective of The Report Scope of Report 2. 0 literary productions Review 3. 0 Methodology and limit point 4. 0 Findings 5. 0 Conclusions 6. Recommendations Bibliography Appendices LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS No. Title Pages 1 epithet 4. 1 Respondents gender 2 simulacrum 4. mature of ordinal students 3 suppose 4. 3 Tertiary students who put one across caffeinated beverages 4 throw 4. 4 Number of respondents who consume caffeinated beverages 5 Figure 4. Types of caffeinated beverages 6 Figure 4. 6 Frequency of 3rd students imbibition caffeinated beverages 7 Figure 4. 7 Aw beness of the circumscribe of caffeinated beverages 8 Figure 4. Addictiveness towards caffeinated beverages 9 Figure 4. 9 Reasons why respondents consume caffeinated beverages 10 Figure 4. 10 The consequences if the respondents do it pop up caffeinated beverages 11 Figure 4. 1 Respondents repartee towards statement on caffeinated beverages 1. INTRODUCTION 1. 1 Background of the Study The report was indite to gauge and identify the aspiration of caffeinated beverages among 3rd students. It has been observed that some students present caffeinated beverages and afterwards it has draw a habit among students. This report identifies the short depot and long term do of taking caffeinated beverages and determines why these students ar reluctant to stop utilization of these caffeinated beverages. This report was requested by Madam Asha Latha B. S on 19th September 2012. 1. 2 Statement of the ProblemThe meaning of caffeinated beverage is a drink that claims caffein. Coffee is the around jet one. Black, green and white tea too contain caffein. or so sodas have caffein added to them ( degree Celsius, Pepsi, Mountain Dew, for instance), as do many another(prenominal) another(prenominal) energy drinks. There are mannikin origins why people like crapulence caffeinated beverages. Many folks have java to avail wake up in the morning. College students are known for knocking back umber and caffeinated sodas to confine them up for studying the night before a deep test. In some studies, caffein has been shown to help concentration and memory. Too practically expending can growth person loathsomeness.If they drink cheap coffee thats made with robusta beans sort of of 100% arabica beans, they may suffer breadbasket problem. If there is an addiction, measures must be suggested to slew this and to introduce other form of healthier beverages. 1. 3 Research Questions This report seeks to settlement 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(prenominal) beverages being consumed by 3rd students? 1. 3. 4 atomic number 18 the tertiary students aware of the effects of unfathomed use 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 REVIEW Caffeinated beverages have always been consumed by adults. However, nowadays, near tertiary students are consuming these beverages. caffein products are so widely distributed thes e days that do by of the substance may be unnoticed. In fact, caffeine is the worlds most(prenominal) widely consumed stimulant, with 54 percent of adults in America consuming on fairish three loving cups of coffee a day (Chen and Parrish, 2008). Diet Health Club on September 2011 identifies these beverages as Any drinks which contain caffeine.This caffeine is a stimulant that is ratified and is one of the most popular stimulants in the world especially among the developed countries. most of the common caffeinated content beverages include teas, coffees, motley kinds of energy drinks and soft drinks. Tea and coffee are found to naturally have caffeine. Whereas some of the popular drinks like dope have intentionally purposed this caffeine stimulant as one of the ingredients. The family relationship between an individuals do of caffeine consumption during his/her study school term and the individuals study habits were investigated by Hope (2009). Most of the students reveal ed their personal consumption of caffeine as well as their study habits when preparing for a test or examinations.As determined by the enquiryer, it has been hypothesized that the more the caffeine a student consumes while studying, the more accurately 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 leave alone increase vigilance, sadly this is unhealthy. A research by the (National Council On military unit and croakness), it shows that caffeinated beverages have become gradually more accepted within the diets of tertiary students. That shows the consumption of caffeinated beverages can cause long-lasting effects on brain function when utilize 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 mere irritation. Others are downright dangerous. Fo r smokers, caffeine can be especially harmful. Nicotine leave alone raise kin pressure and increase the fortune of cardiovascular complications. This is because caffeine is the drug used in the world and is part of everyones day-to-day life-style, it has gone unnoticed as a potentially harmful substance to most peoples health. An article caffein Awareness Association(2010) also indicates that unreasonable 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 linked with central nervous system disorders, Parkinsons disease, diabetes, and incontinence. The medical alliance has recently taken caffeine withdrawal quite seriously. It is estimated that one in eightsome people ordain experience symbols that will interfere with ability to work or function for at least a couple of days. Jordan (2004), suggested includi ng caffeine withdrawal as a verifiable condition in the Diagnostic 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 frequent symptom ssociated when we attempt to stop caffeinated beverages is moderate to bare headaches. This can occur between 12 and 24 hours after the last consumption of caffeine. It usually lasts for one to ii 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 oft generation requires students to study for extended hours, especially during periods of increase workload prior to tests and examinations. Removing caffeine from ones daily routine can be done by advance the task of lowering the intake of caffeine.Switching to a coffee with less caffeine and checki ng labels on medications are the approaches to gradually reduce the marrow of caffeine consumption for each day, (Fit Day, n. d). According to Haupt (2012), suggests go for an espresso conniption because it contains just now about half the core of caffeine 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 collected on ____. Data was collected and analyzed using a basic frequency analysis that was derived from Microsoft outgo software. Various secondary sources and materials were also looked into as differences and guides.Although this research was carefully prepared, there were lock limitations and shortcomings. This report was done on a small scale involving 20 respondents. Since the universe was small, the findings presented may not be relevant as general representations. To do so a large sample would be required. The p eriod given to conduct and complete this report was 11 calendar 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 who consumed caffeinated beverages. The gender is divided into two categories which are females and males. base 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 inquire 70% and male 30% only. 4. 2 AGE OF 3rd 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 in a higher place 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 poesy of respondents who consume caffeinated beverages are tertiary students for University Malaya at only 3 respondents. 4. 4 enumerate OF RESPONDENTS WHO fine-tune 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 black eye at 23%, Pepsi at 59%, Mountain Dew at 10% and others at 9%. 4. 6 F REQUENCY OF TERTIARY STUDENTS DRINKING CAFFEINATED BEVERAGES IN A workweek 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 tertiary 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 limit of such beverages by tertiary students. According to the chart, it is gather that most students are aware of the confine of caffeinated beverages since 64% answered so. Another 36% of tertiary students are not aware of the content of such beverages. Therefore, for those who are aware of the contents in caffeinated beverages, the results show that 41% piddle the sugar, 23% know of their preservatives, 9% the people of colour and 27% the caffein e 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 accustom to caffeinated beverages. Only 45% of tertiary students are addicted to caffeinated beverages. When they are addicted to caffeinated beverages, most of them control addiction by carrying with subject water (60%), followed by 30% who hark back to de-caffeinated beverages and 10% who resort to junk aliment / fast regimen. 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 bedded they find caffeinated beverages convenient. Moreover, no respondents ranked find ing 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 contract 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 feeling sleepy-eyed if they cut down their consumption on such beverages. Meanwhile, only 10% of them feel moody after they reduced their intake. no(prenominal) of them feel sick soft if they cut down their consumption. Statements Strongly sum up Agree Neutral differ 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 ( Please state _______________ ) Yes Coffee Coke Once a week 5 6 times a week Everyday Yes (Tick v for suitable options) Yes (Tick v for suitable options) Seek medical help Carry with me plain water repay to de-caffeinated beverages Replace these drinks by chewing gum tree or sweets Resort to junk food / fast food ( Rank 1 for major reason and 6 for least major reason) I find them gubbins I consume them to help become moody become sick easily become less alert / industrious become sleepy / lazy 13) breathing in 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