scholarly journals Determinants of Fast Food Consumption Among Puerto Rican Adults Living in a Rural Community

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 503-503
Author(s):  
Kiara Amaro-Rivera ◽  
Elena Carbone
Keyword(s):  
Food Consumption ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Poverty Level ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fast Food Consumption

Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to explore the association between fast food consumption, sociodemographic and health-related variables among adults living in a small rural community in Puerto Rico. Methods This study was cross-sectional. A researcher-designed questionnaire was distributed to every household in the community. A multivariable logistic regression was conducted to examine the association between fast food consumption (<1 or ≥1 time/week), and the following independent variables: age; gender; education; poverty level estimate; employment status; weight status; self-rated health; self-perceived diet quality; self-perceived weight status; currently trying to lose weight; fruit, non-starchy vegetables, starchy vegetables, and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) intake; physical activity; and recreational screen time. Results A total of 195 adults aged ≥18 years participated in this study. Of these, 53.1% were female, 53.1% completed more than high school, 45.4% were employed, 28.7% were overweight and 32.3% were obese. Over one-third (34.9%) of participants reported consuming fast food ≥1 time/week. Eating fast food ≥1 time/week was associated with ages 35–49 years (OR = 0.38, 95% CI: 0.16–0.94) and ≥50 years (OR = 0.09, 95% CI: 0.03–0.32) as compared to being 18–34 years old; being unemployed/homemaker/disabled (OR = 0.24, 95% CI: 0.08–0.73) as compared to being employed; being obese (OR = 3.17, 95% CI: 1.02–9.85) as compared to being under/normal weight; currently trying to lose weight (OR = 3.00, 95% CI: 1.31–6.88) as compared to those not trying to lose weight; eating fewer than 1 cup of non-starchy vegetables daily (OR = 0.39 95% CI: 0.16–0.93) as compared to those who eat ≥1cup daily; and drinking SSB ≥1 times daily (OR = 3.80 95% CI: 1.50–9.60) as compared to those who drink SSB less than once daily in the adjusted model. Conclusions Fast food consumption was associated with older age, employment, obesity, trying to lose weight, and intake of non-starchy vegetables and SSB in our sample. Future research should examine the relationship between fast food consumption and diet quality among those living in rural communities, as previous research has shown that Puerto Ricans living in urban areas are undergoing a nutrition transition to lower quality diets. Funding Sources The authors received no financial support for this research.

scholarly journals Characteristics of fast-food/takeaway-food and restaurant/café-food consumers among New Zealand adults

2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (10) ◽  
pp. 2368-2377 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claire Smith ◽  
Andrew Robert Gray ◽  
Elizabeth Ann Fleming ◽  
Winsome Ruth Parnell
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Alcoholic Beverages ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fast Food Consumption

AbstractObjectiveTo investigate: (i) the percentage of the New Zealand (NZ) population reporting fast food/takeaway food and restaurant/café food per day; (ii) examine demographic factors associated with their use; (iii) quantify their contribution to energy intake; and (iv) describe the specific types of foods reported from both sources.DesignTwenty-four hour diet recalls from the cross-sectional 2008/09 NZ Adult Nutrition Survey were used to identify fast-food and restaurant-food consumers.SettingNZ households.SubjectsAdults aged 15 years and older (n 4721).ResultsOverall 28 % reported consuming at least one fast food and 14 % a restaurant food within the 24 h diet recall. Fast-food consumption was not associated with level of education or an area-based measure of socio-economic status, but a higher education was positively associated with restaurant-food consumption. Individual factors such as ethnicity, household size, age, sex and marital status were found to be important influences on the use of fast food and restaurant food. Fast-food consumption was more prevalent among participants living in urban areas, young adults (19–30 years) and Māori compared with NZ European and Others. The most frequently reported fast foods were bread-based dishes, potatoes (including fries) and non-alcoholic beverages.ConclusionsGiven the high reported consumption of fast food by young adults, health promotion initiatives both to improve the nutritional quality of fast-food menus and to encourage healthier food choices would likely make a large impact on the overall diet quality of this group.

scholarly journals Fast-food consumers in Singapore: demographic profile, diet quality and weight status

2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (8) ◽  
pp. 1805-1813 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clare Whitton ◽  
Yi Ma ◽  
Amber Carla Bastian ◽  
Mei Fen Chan ◽  
Ling Chew
Keyword(s):  
Food Consumption ◽  
Abdominal Obesity ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Anthropometric Measures ◽  
Demographic Profile ◽  
Fast Food Consumption ◽  
Consumption Frequency

AbstractObjectiveTo determine the demographic profile of fast-food consumers among adult Singapore residents and ascertain whether fast-food consumption frequency is associated with diet quality and weight status.DesignA nationally representative cross-sectional survey including an FFQ and anthropometric measures. Participants were grouped based on their fast-food consumption frequency as non-consumer, occasional consumer or regular consumer, with regular defined as at least once per week.SettingIndividuals living in the community in Singapore.SubjectsSingapore residents (n 1627) aged 18–69 years of Chinese, Malay and Indian ethnicity.ResultsProportions of regular fast-food consumers were higher in younger age groups, higher income groups and middle education level groups. Mean daily energy intake was positively associated with fast-food consumption frequency (non-consumers 9636 kJ (2303 kcal); occasional consumers 11 159 kJ (2667 kcal); regular consumers 13 100 kJ (3131 kcal); P for trend < 0·001). Fast-food consumers were more likely to exceed the RDA for energy, fat and saturated fat, and less likely to meet wholegrain and fruit recommendations. Both regular consumers (OR = 1·24; 95 % CI 1·03, 1·51) and occasional consumers (OR = 1·52; 95 % CI 1·32, 1·77) were more likely to have a waist:hip ratio indicating abdominal obesity. Occasional consumers were more likely to have a BMI ≥ 23·0 kg/m2 (OR = 1·19; 95 % CI 1·04, 1·37), whereas regular consumers were less likely (OR = 0·76; 95 % CI 0·64, 0·91) to have an ‘at-risk’ BMI.ConclusionsFast-food consumption is most prevalent in young adults, high income and middle education level groups. Frequent fast-food consumption in Singapore is associated with unfavourable dietary and nutrient profiles and abdominal obesity.

scholarly journals Determinants of fast food consumption in Kampala, Uganda

2012 ◽  
Vol 12 (53) ◽  
pp. 6567-6581
Author(s):  
SA Ayo ◽  
◽  
J Bonabana-Wabbi ◽  
D Sserunkuuma
Keyword(s):  
Food Consumption ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Work Place ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Food Sector ◽  
Heckman Model ◽  
Fast Food Consumption

Consumption of fast-food in Uganda is becoming an increasingly important component of the food market as more of the working class choose to dine out rather than prepare meals at home. Despite the importance of the fast-food sector, limited attempts have been made to study the consumption and expenditure behaviour of consumers of fast-food in Uganda. The main objective of this study was to assess characteristics influencing the consumption of fast-food in Kampala district. Specifically, the objectives of the study were: to assess the factors influencing the probability of consuming fast-food; and to determine the level of expenditure on fastfood. Primary data on socio-economic characteristics were collected from a sample of 300 respondents using a multi-stage sampling procedure. The study revealed that majority (90%) of the respondents consumed fast-food. The consumption of fast-food was most motivated by their taste and convenience. Results from the Heckman model show that household size, education level and distance from work-place to restaurant negatively influenced the probability of fast-food consumption and level of expenditure on fast-food while disposable monthly income had a positive effect on the probability of consumption and level of expenditure on fast-food. The high demand for fast-food is seen as an easy solution to consumers’ busy schedules and limited meal preparation time. As changing tastes and need for convenience become the goal of households, consumption of fast-food will be expected to rise especially in urban areas. This increase in fast-food consumption, coupled with rising population and urbanization in Uganda offers new market opportunities for agribusiness firms to exploit the growing demand by investing in the fast-food sector and producing sufficiently for this market. In addition, fast-food establishments should ensure proximity of their products and services to the consumers as convenience greatly influences fast-food consumption. Future research should include identification of sources of agricultural products used by fast-food outlets to provide information about the contribution of the fast-food sector to agricultural marketing and farmers’ livelihoods in Uganda.

scholarly journals Fast Food Consumption, Quality of Diet, and Obesity among Isfahanian Adolescent Girls

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Hossein Rouhani ◽  
Maryam Mirseifinezhad ◽  
Nasrin Omrani ◽  
Ahmad Esmaillzadeh ◽  
Leila Azadbakht
Keyword(s):  
Food Intake ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Vitamin B ◽  
Dietary Intakes ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fast Food Consumption ◽  
Bottom Quartile

Background and Objective. Few data are available linking fast food intake to diet quality in developing countries. This study was conducted to determine the association between fast food consumption and diet quality as well as obesity among Isfahani girls.Methods. This cross-sectional study was done among 140 Iranian adolescents selected by the use of systematic cluster random sampling. Dietary intakes were assessed using a validated food frequency questionnaire. Diet quality was defined based on energy density and nutrient adequacy ratios (NARs).Results. Individuals in the highest quartile of fast food intake had significantly lower NARs for vitamin B1(P=0.008), phosphorus (P=0.0250), selenium (P<0.001)and vitamin B2(P=0.012) compared with those in the lowest quartile. Those in top quartile of fast food intake consumed more energy-dense diets than those in the bottom quartile (P=0.022). High intakes of fast foods were significantly associated with overweight (top quartile: 40% versus bottom quartile: 0%,P=0.0001) and obesity (11.4% versus 2.9%,P=0.0001).Conclusion. Fast food consumption is associated with poor diet quality and high prevalence of overweight and obesity among Isfahani adolescents. Prospective data are required to confirm these findings.

scholarly journals Fast-food consumption, diet quality and body weight: cross-sectional and prospective associations in a community sample of working adults

2015 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 885-892 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy L Barnes ◽  
Simone A French ◽  
Nathan R Mitchell ◽  
Julian Wolfson
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Energy Intake ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Community Sample ◽  
Healthy Eating Index ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Working Adults ◽  
Fast Food Consumption

AbstractObjectiveTo examine the association between fast-food consumption, diet quality and body weight in a community sample of working adults.DesignCross-sectional and prospective analysis of anthropometric, survey and dietary data from adults recruited to participate in a worksite nutrition intervention. Participants self-reported frequency of fast-food consumption per week. Nutrient intakes and diet quality, using the Healthy Eating Index-2010 (HEI-2010), were computed from dietary recalls collected at baseline and 6 months.SettingMetropolitan medical complex, Minneapolis, MN, USA.SubjectsTwo hundred adults, aged 18–60 years.ResultsCross-sectionally, fast-food consumption was significantly associated with higher daily total energy intake (β=72·5, P=0·005), empty calories (β=0·40, P=0·006) and BMI (β=0·73, P=0·011), and lower HEI-2010 score (β=−1·23, P=0·012), total vegetables (β=−0·14, P=0·004), whole grains (β=−0·39, P=0·005), fibre (β=−0·83, P=0·002), Mg (β=−6·99, P=0·019) and K (β=−57·5, P=0·016). Over 6 months, change in fast-food consumption was not significantly associated with changes in energy intake or BMI, but was significantly inversely associated with total intake of vegetables (β=−0·14, P=0·034).ConclusionsFrequency of fast-food consumption was significantly associated with higher energy intake and poorer diet quality cross-sectionally. Six-month change in fast-food intake was small, and not significantly associated with overall diet quality or BMI.

scholarly journals A cross-sectional study to determine the prevalence of obesity, overweight and weight awareness among the students of a private medical college in Khulna

Mediscope ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 103-107
Author(s):  
Md Abul Hasanat ◽  
Silvia Paroi ◽  
Arifa Begum ◽  
Umme Salma ◽  
Syeda Farzana Yeasmin
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Fast Food Consumption ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity

Background: Medical education is stressful throughout the whole course. Due to the medical curriculum and the examination pattern leads to psychological stress. Stressful condition leads to irregularity in diet, frequent fast food consumption & lack of exercise, each being considered as an important risk factor leading to overweight and obesity. Hence, this study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of obesity, overweight and weight awareness among the medical students. Objectives: Determination of BMI status of undergraduate medical students to evaluate their weight awareness, prevalence of overweight and obesity and also find out the relationship of the following risk factors with obesity & overweight; i) Opinion about self-image, ii) Physical activity and iii) Frequency of fast food consumption. Methods: A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted on 131 preclinical medical students of Ad-din Akij Medical College, Khulna from January 2018 to April 2018. Height and weight of 131 preclinical students were measured and Body Mass Index was calculated and categorized according to WHO criteria. Results: Out of 131 students 62% come under normal weight category, 21% come under overweight category, 10% come under obese category and 7% come under underweight category. Conclusion: Overweight is a rising problem among the medical students. Sedentary life style and frequency of fast food consumption was high among the overweight and obese students. This study itself created awareness about their weight and promote physical activity among the medical students. Mediscope Vol. 7, No. 2: July 2020, Page 103-107

scholarly journals PREVALENCE, PATTERN AND DETERMINANTS OF FAST FOOD CONSUMPTION AMONG SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN IN JOS METROPOLIS, PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA: AN IMPLICATION FOR NUTRITION EDUCATION

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 266-270
Author(s):  
Ekwuluo Celestine Emeka ◽  
S.I Muhammed
Keyword(s):  
Health Risk ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fast Food Consumption ◽  
Food Advertisement

Motivation/Background: In 2001, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) accounted for 60 percent of 56 million deaths worldwide and 47% of global burden of disease. In all countries, evidence suggested underlying determinants of NCDs were largely same. These include increased consumption of rapidly processed energy-dense nutrient-poor foods high in fat, sugar, salt and reduced levels of physical activity. The objective of this study was to determine prevalence, pattern and determinants of fast foods consumption among school age children in Jos metropolis. Method: In this study, we used descriptive cross-sectional study and included 347 mothers or care givers with children age 6 to 12 years in our sample size. We applied structured interviewer-administered questionnaire during data collection and analyzed the data with SPSS version 21.0. Results: Prevalence of fast food consumption among school age children in Jos metropolis in the last one week is 91.1%. Knowledge of health risk associated with fast food consumption was 86.5%. Flour based fast food were most commonly consumed. We established an association between meal skipping, fast food advertisement and fast food consumption. Conclusions: We recommend the need to focus public enlightenment on health risk associated with fast food consumption among school age children. Likewise, children should be encouraged to carry home-made food to school and legislation on fast food advertisement directed at children should be enacted.

scholarly journals The Relationship of Physhical Activity, Sleep Duration, Breakfast and Fast Food Consumption Habits with The Prevalence of Overweight Among Elementary School Children

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Anggraeni Rizky Mayangsari ◽  
Widayani Wahyuningtyas ◽  
Ikha Deviyanti Puspita
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sleep Duration ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Statistical Test ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fast Food Consumption ◽  
Consumption Habits

<p>This study aims to determine the relation between physical activity, sleep duration, breakfast habits and fast food consumption habits at school-age chidren. This is a quantitative study using cross sectional design. The study was conducted in SDS Kartika VIII-5 Jakarta, as many as 102 fourth and fifth grade students were involved. The sampling technique used for this study was stratified sampling technique. The data collection instrument used questionnaire and interview. The data obtained were then analyzed by Chi-Square statistical test. The results showed that 63,7% of children were overweight. Bivariate result using Chi-Square statistical test showed that a significant relationship between physical activity (p = 0,003), sleep duration (p = 0,046), fast food habits (p = 0,035). There was a significant relation between physical activity, sleep duration, and fast food consumption habits with the prevalence of overweight.</p>

scholarly journals Cooking Frequency Associated With Dietary Quality in iCook-4H Youth Participants at Baseline

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 117863881983679
Author(s):  
Amber D Ford ◽  
Sarah E Colby ◽  
Marissa McElrone ◽  
Lisa Franzen-Castle ◽  
Melissa D Olfert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Consumption ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Vegetable Intake ◽  
Dietary Quality ◽  
Fast Foods ◽  
Assistance Programs ◽  
Fast Food Consumption ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Pearson Correlations

Background: Increased intakes of ready-made and fast foods paralleled with decreased homemade food consumption have been associated with increased rates of obesity. Researchers have shown associations between cooking self-efficacy (SE) and cooking frequency (CF) with dietary quality and weight status. Some cooking interventions have shown positive associations with dietary outcomes, such as increased fruit and vegetable intake and decreased fast food consumption. There is still much unknown about SE and CF, especially among youth. Objective: Determine baseline SE and CF and the associations with dietary quality and body mass index (BMI) of youth enrolled in iCook 4H. Methods: Youth (n = 228, ages 9-10 years) completed online surveys assessing SE, CF, dietary quality, and demographics. Anthropometrics were collected to calculate BMI-for-age percentiles and weight categories. Descriptive statistics were completed for CF, SE, BMI categories, and demographics. Differences in CF and SE by sex, race, and participation in government assistance programs were determined through independent-sample t tests. Pearson correlations were used to assess the association between dietary quality and CF and SE. Associations between CF and dietary quality were assessed further through 2-way analyses of variance (ANOVAs) that included CF and sex and CF and race as independent variables. Associations between SE and CF and BMI were assessed through ANOVAs. Results: Thirty-seven percent of youth were overweight or obese. Females reported significantly higher CF than males ( P = .042). Cooking frequency was positively associated with dietary quality ( P < .001), but BMI was not associated with dietary quality. SE was not associated with dietary quality or BMI. Conclusion: Based on results, CF was positively associated with dietary quality among youth. More research is needed to assess how different types of cooking relate to diet and BMI. Interventions are needed to determine whether increasing CF leads to better diet outcomes.

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