Objective To quantify the contribution of modifiable individual risk factors (MIRFs)—particularly health-related perceptions and drinking motives—to high sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) intake among adolescents, and to evaluate their relevance as actionable targets for precision-oriented prevention. Methods A school-based survey was conducted among 1,466 Chinese junior high school students to assess SSB consumption and related individual-level factors. Multivariable logistic regression was used t