Assessment of household kitchen equipment: factors influencing its acquisition and its impact on food consumption in Osun State of Nigeria

Technovation ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 21 (9) ◽  
pp. 613-621 ◽  
Author(s):  
N.E Ogwu ◽  
K.A Taiwo ◽  
O.O Ajibola
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
pp. 888-899
Author(s):  
S. Rabotata ◽  
T. L. Malatji

Eating fast foods more than twice per week is associated with more weight gain and insulin resistance in otherwise healthy young adults. However many consumers see fast foods as symbols of wealth, progress and well-ordered openness of western society. Studies reveal that fast food consumption is the dominant dietary pattern among children and young adults today. However there is little data on the factors influencing fast food consumption in South Africa. Therefore this research paper focuses on factors influencing fast food consumption in South Africa. This is an empirical data which was obtained using exploratory and descriptive research design. Data was collected through unstructured interview of focus groups. The interview involved a direct interaction between the researcher and a group. Participants reported to use fast foods due to the perceived lack of time to prepare one’s own meal. Fast food consumption was found to be more frequent among participants especially during lunch times. The following findings were recorded as factors influencing fast food: Lack of time, change in living conditions, lack of cooking skills & cooking utensils, fun & cravings, socializing and convenience.


2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 68-72
Author(s):  
Sandip Pahari ◽  
Nirdesh Baral

Introduction: The main problem with junk foods is that they're low in satiation, that is, people don't feel as full when they eat them, which can lead to overeating. Another problem is that junk food tends to replace other more nutritious foods. In our diet over the time, urbanization and recent development in the foods industries have led to the notable increase in junk food production making them readily available, accessible and affordable. The main objective of this study was to understand the perception and identify factors influencing junk food consumption among school level children of Pokhara. Methods: A cross sectional analytical study was conducted among 220 students of 12 different private schools of Pokhara of grade 4-9.  Systematic random sampling was done to select  the required samples and the data was collected using self-administered questionnaire and personal interviews. Results: Majority (81%) of the students considered junk food consumption to be unhealthy. About half of the students were unaware of the nutritive value, quality of the food, ingredients, preservatives used and negative consequences of junk foods. There is a significant difference between the grade of the students and the average frequency of junk food use per week. The average consumption of junk food increases as the grades of students increases.(Chi square =53.025, p ≤0.01).  Conclusion: Consumption of junk food was notably high due to various enabling factors such as addictive taste, changing lifestyle, propagandist advertising and instant availability. Grade and sex of the students were found to be significant predictors in over consuming junk foods.


2008 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 102-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernestine B. McGee ◽  
Valerie Richardson ◽  
Glenda S. Johnson ◽  
Alma Thornton ◽  
Crystal Johnson ◽  
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1966 ◽  
Vol 98 (6) ◽  
pp. 579-585 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alan A. Berryman

AbstractThe factors influencing oviposition and feeding of Enoclerus lecontei, and the effect of temperature on egg development and survival, were studied in the laboratory.When food was not a limiting factor, the total number of eggs laid, and the total number of bark beetles consumed by clerid pairs during their lives was strongly influenced by longevity of the female and to a lesser extent by female “vigor”. Female “vigor” and longevity were not necessarily coincident. The rate of oviposition and the rate of food consumption are mainly influenced by the “vigor” of the female clerid.The effect of suboptimal food on oviposition was determined. Regression equations are given for estimating the number of eggs laid utilizing three measures of food supply, number of bark beetles supplied, their weight, and number eaten. The independent variables may be used separately or combined as a multiple regression.Time for egg development varied from 5 days at 35 °C. to 28 days at 15 °C. Optimal conditions for development and survival were between 20° and 25 °C. Eggs can withstand cold storage (7° to 9 °C.) for 10 days before survival is impaired. Thereafter, mortality increases logarithmically until the 100 percentile is reached at about 43 days.


Nutrition ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 29 (7-8) ◽  
pp. 1007-1012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafael Monge-Rojas ◽  
Vanessa Smith-Castro ◽  
Uriyoán Colón-Ramos ◽  
M. Catalina Aragón ◽  
Francisco Herrera-Raven

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