Junk and Fast Food Consumption among Obese University Students

Nawaz, Hafiza Hina; Farooq, Sana; Rizwan, Bahisht; Noreen, Sana; Azhar, Saira; Bukht, Huseen; Fatima, Amsa; Ashraf, Anum; Abid, Fatima

doi:10.36349/easjnfs.2020.v02i05.009

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“…In addition, 63% of the students consumed fast food in daily basis. In contrast, 37% of the students made a habit of consuming healthy food (Nawaz et al, 2020). The previous research findings revealed that a considerable 54% of the participants engage in daily consumption of fast food, out of which 21% reported consuming fast food more than once within a single day.…”

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confidence: 83%

“…In terms of preferences, 43% of students displayed a daily inclination towards eating junk food, whereas a considerable 57% exhibited a daily fondness for sugary food. Likewise, 69% of the students showed a preference for fast food for dining out (Nawaz et al, 2020). Similarly, Jayasinghe and De Silva (2014) indicate that the respondents' most frequently preferred types of fast foods were "Rolls" and "Wade."…”

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confidence: 97%

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Trends of Fast Food Intake among Female College Students in Banke District

Sharma,

Pangeni

2024

OCEM-JMTSS

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Fast food, characterized by its quick preparation and low nutritional value, often contains high levels of fat, salt, sugar, and calories. This study aims to examine the correlation between the socio-demographic attributes of female college students and their fast food consumption patterns. Employing a cross-sectional research design, a total of two hundred and eighty-six (N= 286) respondents were selected through a random sampling process from four distinct colleges located in the Banke district. The findings of the study reveal that a significant majority of 83.6% of the respondents engage in fast food consumption, with 38.5% opting for solid food choices and 70.3% preferring liquid fast food options. Furthermore, 70.3% of the respondents exhibit a preference for packaged fast foods. In terms of timing, 45.1% consume fast food during the afternoon, with the least number of respondents consumed fast food during the night. In relation to frequency, 28% of the participants report consuming fast food 2 to 3 times daily, while a smaller percentage indulge in fast food consumption twice a day. Notably, this research establishes a noteworthy association between age, religion, and the educational backgrounds of respondents’ fathers and mothers with their fast food consumption habits. In contrast, the study does not find a significant association between various types of fast food consumption and the caste of the sampled students. Consequently, it underscores the importance of raising awareness about the potential health risks associated with fast food consumption, emphasizing the need for targeted initiatives to reduce the prevalence of such dietary choices among college students.

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Trends of Fast Food Intake among Female College Students in Banke District

Sharma,

Pangeni

2024

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“…Another study done by Nawaz, et al (2020) identified obese and overweight students had a high rate of fast food and junk food intake. Obesity/overweight was found to be positively linked to the frequency with which students consume fast food two or more times per week (AI-Otaibi & Basuny, 2015).…”

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“…Mohammadbeigi et al (2019) studied fast food intake and the frequency of overweight/obesity prevalence among students and they have found that fast food consumption is associated with abdominal obesity but not with general obesity. There is a high chance of getting obese for the children who have fast food shops around their schools and for the people who have fast food places in their residential areas (Nawaz, 2020). The same research done by Currie et al (2010) expressed that caloric intake of fast food is at least one size larger for students than for mothers, given the small travel cost for adults.…”

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“…As a result, overweight and obesity can be seen rising among young adults in Sri Lanka. Some researchers (AI-Otaiba & Basuny, 2015;Goon et al, 2014;Jayasinghe & De Silva, 2014;Nawaz et al, 2020) have studied overweight and obesity problems among university students. Some researchers have studied the overweight and obesity problem among school children (MGR Medical University, 2021).…”

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Impact of Fast-Food Consumption on Overweight Among Young Adults in Sri Lanka

Priyanath

Dasanayaka

2022

IJETS

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The study aims to find out how fast-food consumption affects the overweight problem among young adults. A cross-sectional study was carried out on 100 young adults aged 15 to 29 years living in Kiriella village in Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka. Information regarding fast-food consumption level, occupation, height, weight, and other relevant facts were obtained using an online questionnaire. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. The overall fast-food consumption was 44% and 56% of males and females respectively. 17% of A/L students and 27% of university students consumed fast food at a high level. Overweight was detected among 19% of A/L students, 28% of university students, and 3% of employers. Being overweight was determined to be strongly associated with fast-food consumption. Overweight which was detected as 50% among young adults was statistically significant and highly associated with their occupation. Gender was not statistically associated with overweight. However, the study revealed that fast-food consumption among young adults is noticeably associated with overweight.

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Junk and Fast Food Consumption among Obese University Students

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Trends of Fast Food Intake among Female College Students in Banke District

Trends of Fast Food Intake among Female College Students in Banke District

Impact of Fast-Food Consumption on Overweight Among Young Adults in Sri Lanka

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