Prevalence, Pattern and Factors Associated with Consumption of Sweetened Beverages Among Adolescents in Ogun State, Nigeria.

The prevalence of SSB consumption was high among adolescents in the rural and urban groups. While carbonated drinks were the most consumed SSB across both groups, caffeinated drinks were the least consumed. Age, mother's education and ethnicity were predictors of SSB consumption among adolescents in this study. Efforts should be made to institute strategies that influence adolescents to make healthier food choices.