scholarly journals Trends of Fast Food Consumption among Public University Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 1618-1624
Author(s):  
SharhidaZawani S. Et.al
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
University Students ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Public University ◽  
Consumption Patterns ◽  
Food Level ◽  
Overweight Status ◽  
Fast Food Consumption

Purpose: This study aims to increase the awareness of fast food impact on body health and overweight status among public university students. Materials & methods: The sample size consists of 100 students of a public university. Data collection was conducted via an online survey. A survey was conducted by employing questionnaire and administered online. The questionnaire asked the students about their fast food consumption patterns that consist of their preferences, and trends of consumption. Result: The study demonstrates that one of the most popular fast food joints among public university students was McDonald’s (51%%). Majority of the respondents consume fast food only once or twice in a month (67%) and most of them consume fast food as a meal (67%). Conclusion: The overall findingsindicate that public university students' fast food level of intake is not impacted by their perceptions on fast food.

Fast-Food Consumption Habits of University Students: The Sample of Ankara

2012 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 265-269 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hulya Yardimci ◽  
Yahya Ozdogan ◽  
Ayse Ozfer Ozcelik ◽  
Metin Saip Surucuoglu
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Fast Food Consumption ◽  
Consumption Habits

scholarly journals Assessment of University Students’ attitude towards Fast food consumption Based on the Prototype/Willingness model: A Qualitative Study in the East South of Iran, Rafsanjan

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-75
Author(s):  
Mahmood Mahbobi Rad ◽  
Seyed Saeed Mazloomy Mahmoodabad ◽  
Mohammad Asadpoor ◽  
Aliakbar Vaezi ◽  
Hossien Fallahzadeh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
University Students ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Preventive Strategy ◽  
Main Theme ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Prototype Willingness Model ◽  
Fast Food Consumption

Background and Purpose: University students are young and are thus at a critical period of adopting healthy behaviors. Their life-style exposes them to a high rate of consuming fast food. In the long run, they are faced with higher chances of obesity and risk of affliction with diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. The present research aims to explore university students’ attitude towards fast food consumption based in the Prototype/Willingness model. Materials and methods: The present research followed a qualitative approach and a directed content analysis in 2018-19 among students affiliated with Rafsanjan universities. The participants were selected through purposeful sampling. A semi-structured interview was held with 20 students and it went on until data satiation occurred. The qualitative content analysis was done through Graneheim and Lundman method. Results: Analysis of university students’ experience of fast food consumption led to the extraction of 2 categories, 16 sub-categories and 65 final codes. The main theme was attitude for which the following subcategories were extracted: pleasure in consumption, fast preparation, inability to cook, lethargy, low cost, inadequate monitoring, Indulgence, bringing excuses, lack of knowledge, optimism in one’s health, consumeristic media, disorganized student life. For the negative attitude category, the following sub-categories were considered: attempts to provide healthy food, hated to fast food consumption, creation of a healthy supportive atmosphere by the family, bad experiences, perceived threat and perceived consequences. Conclusion: Knowledge of positive and negative attitudes would help program designers to contrive of the best preventive strategy focused on the adjustment of positive attitudes and reinforcement of negative attitudes to fast food consumption.

scholarly journals FAKTOR PENYEBAB OBESITAS PADA REMAJA PUTRI DI ACEH BESAR

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-47
Author(s):  
Nunung Sri Mulyani ◽  
Arnisam Arnisam ◽  
Suri Hayatul Fitri ◽  
Ardiansyah Ardiansyah
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exercise Habits ◽  
Fast Food Consumption

Background : One of the factors that influence obesity is knowledge, breakfast, fast food consumption, exercise habits.Objective : to find out the factors that cause obesity in young women in Aceh BesarMethod : This research is analytic descriptive with cross sectional approach which was carried out in June 2019 at SMAN 1 Darul Imarah with a sample of 77 people. Obesity is determined by measuring weight and height using a scale and microtoise with the category: obesity if BMI 27. Data collection was carried out using a questionnaire with knowledge variables, fast food consumption, breakfast and exercise habits with data analysis using chi square.Result : The results showed that most teenagers were not obese 41 people (53.2%), good knowledge 49 people (63.6%), fast food consumption was often 40 people (51.9%), breakfast was rare 44 people (57.1 %) and sports habits are rarely 50 people (64.9%).Conclusion : There is a relationship between knowledge, consumption of fast food, breakfast and exercise habits with obesity in young women at SMAN 1 Darul Imarah.

scholarly journals Fruit, Vegatables and Fast Food Consumption among University Students

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (10) ◽  
pp. 54-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudiu Avram ◽  
Mihaela Oravitan
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
University Center ◽  
Fast Food Consumption ◽  
Main Determinants

Abstract Purpose: To establish the prevalence of fruit, vegetables and fast food consumption among students from Timisoara university center and provide evidence based information for increasing healthy food choices in order to prevent cardiovascular diseases. Material and Methods: We perform a cross-sectional study on 435 university students from the Timisoara university center, Romania (mean age: 22±4.8 years). The students were recruited using internet and public announcements in the student’s campus. All students completed a self administered diet questionnaire. Results: Two thirds of students are not eating fruits and vegetables daily. The prevalence of daily fruit consumption is even lower - 25%. Regarding fast food consumption we found that 26% of students are often consume these unhealthy products. Three main determinants was identified for choosing unhealthy diet: lack of time, school programme and lack of money. Conclusions: The unhealthy food consumption among students from Timisoara university center is highly prevalent. Increasing students’ nutrition-information knowledge and provision of nutrition education is recommended.

scholarly journals Determining Intention, Fast Food Consumption and Their Related Factors Among University Students by Using A Behavior Change Theory

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alireza Didarloo ◽  
Surur Khalili ◽  
Ahmad Ali Aghapour ◽  
Seyed Mortaza Mousavi
Keyword(s):  
Food Intake ◽  
University Students ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Actual Behavior ◽  
Fast Foods ◽  
Fast Food Consumption ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Intent To Use ◽  
And Behavior

Abstract Background Today, with the advancement of science, technology and industry, people's lifestyles such as the pattern of people's food, have changed from traditional foods to fast foods. The aim of this survey was to examine and identify factors influencing intent to use fast foods and behavior of fast food intake among students based on the theory of planned behavior (TPB). Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 229 university students. The study sample was selected and entered to the study using stratified random sampling method. Data were collected using a four-part questionnaire including Participants’ characteristics, knowledge, the TPB variables, and fast food consumption behavior. The study data were analyzed in SPSS software (version 16.0) using descriptive statistics (frequencies, Means, and Standard Deviation) and inferential statistics (t-test, Chi-square, correlation coefficient and multiple regressions). Results The monthly frequency of fast food consumption among students was reported 2.7 times. The TPB explained 35%, 23% variance of intent to use fast food and behavior of fast food intake, respectively. Among the TPB variables, knowledge (r=.340, p<0.001) and subjective norm (r=.318, p<0.001) were known as important predictors of intention to consume fast foods - In addition, based on regression analyses, intention (r=.215, p<0.05), perceived behavioral control (r=.205, p<0.05), and knowledge (r=.127, p<0.05) were related to fast food consumption, and these relationships were statistically significant. Conclusions The current study showed that the TPB is a good theory in predicting intent to use fast food and the actual behavior. It is supposed that health educators use from the present study results in designing appropriate interventions to improve nutritional status of students.

Consumer Attitude toward Fast Food Consumption: A Study on University Students in Dhaka City

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-32
Author(s):  
Mst. Momena Akhter
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Consumer Attitude ◽  
Dhaka City ◽  
Payment Method ◽  
Fast Food Consumption ◽  
Obvious Reason ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
The University

This paper aims to analyze the attitude of the university students regarding fast food consumption in Dhaka city.  For the purpose of the study the data were collected from both the private and public universities and the sample size was 360. Factor analysis was conducted to recognize to preference factors of the students regarding their fast food consumption. Results show that 94.2% of the respondents like fast food and 48.10% of them make one to three visits in a month. The study reveals that the most obvious reason for taking fast food is for the sake of convenience. They also give importance to taste, price, food quality, atmosphere, payment method, service quality, location, and atmosphere of the restaurants that help the students to get pleasure and socialize with their classmates. Data suggest that students frequently consume fast food and are willing to give time, effort and price to eat at their favorite restaurant.  

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