A Study on Fast Food Consumption Pattern among the Consumers in Coimbatore City

Unfortunately, today’s world has been adapted to a system of consumption of junk foods which has several adverse effects on health.Thus the study was conducted to find out the food habits and problems associated with fast food consumption amongst the children of 3-6 years of age of Pilibhit District of UP. The result showed that cent per cent respondents consumed candies followed by potato chips, chocolate, ice-cream and soft drink, as 93.33 %, 90 %, 96.66 %, and 66.66 % respectively. Besides this the frequency of consumption was also very high. It was seen that due to the food consumption pattern the respondents were having the problem of dental caries (100%) halitosis (bad smell) (93.33 %) severe decay (93.33%) pain in teeth while consuming sweet hot and cold (80%) chalky white spots (80%) plague deposit on teeth surface (73.33 %) and brown spots (66.66 %). Junk food can affect a child’s physical development in detrimental ways, including unhealthy weight gain, which can result in self-esteem problems in future also. Thus it should be controlled.

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Fast food consumption pattern among postgraduate female student living in hostel of University of Rajasthan, India

Asian Journal of Dairy and Food Research ◽

10.18805/ajdfr.v34i4.6887 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 34 (4) ◽

Author(s):

SPACE Monika ◽

Sadia Chishty ◽

Kanika Verma

Keyword(s):

Dietary Intake ◽

Food Consumption ◽

Dietary Fat ◽

Fast Food ◽

Consumption Pattern ◽

Demographic Information ◽

Fast Foods ◽

Fast Food Consumption ◽

Consumption Frequency ◽

Food Consumption Pattern

A study was conducted to assess nutritional status and consumption pattern of fast food among female students living in a post graduate hostel involving 104 girls aged 20-26 years. The subjects were administered a pre-tested, pre-coded proforma for general demographic information. Anthropometric information was measured for BMI, height, weight, waist and hip circumferences. Two-day 24 hr recall intake and FFQ was used to collect information on dietary intake and fast food consumption. Dietary intake of subjects was low compared to suggested values. Calculated dietary fat was 33 g, above recommended dietary allowances (RDA -20g) and pulses intake was 110% of the RDA. According to BMI, subject categorized were normal (64.4%), over-weight (9.62%) and obesity grade I (10.5 %) category. Fast foods consumption frequency was two to three times in a week. Interestingly Golgappa (38%), Chowmin (34%), Chole Bhatura (36%), Pav Bhaji(42%), Pizza(27%) and Patties (27%) were enjoyed by maximum number of respondents. The habit of fast food consumption is dangerous leading to many diseases. More awareness should be created for increasing physical activities and reducing fast food consumption.

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RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FAST FOOD CONSUMPTION AND HEALTH OF LATE CHILDHOOD

International Journal of Research -GRANTHAALAYAH ◽

10.29121/granthaalayah.v4.i6.2016.2640 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 4 (6) ◽

pp. 72-81

Author(s):

Nirmal Kaur ◽

Neha Qumar ◽

Shubhi Agarwal

Keyword(s):

Food Consumption ◽

Fast Food ◽

Large Scale ◽

Eating Habits ◽

Lifestyle Changes ◽

Target Group ◽

Consumption Pattern ◽

Junk Food ◽

Health Lifestyle ◽

Fast Food Consumption

Eat healthy and live healthy is one of the essential requirements for long life. Unfortunately, today’s world has been adapted to a system of consumption of foods which has several adverse effects on health. Lifestyle changes has compelled us so much that one has so little time to really think what we are eating is right or not. Globalization and urbanization have greatly affected one’s eating habits and forced many people to consume fancy and high calorie fast foods, popularly known as Junk foods. Diseases like stunted growth and obesity, constipation etc. have seen a profound rise in developing countries and such unhealthy junk food consumption is one of the notable factors to its contribution. This global problem of consuming junk food on a large scale and its impact on health that needs emphasis on health education which can greatly contribute to its limited consumption and switching over to healthy eating habits for the better living. By keeping in mind the following problems associated with fast food consumption the present study was conducted with the objectives i.e. to study the food habits of target group, as well as to study the health problems among target group. The result showed that cent per cent respondents consumed wafers and 93 percent, 90 percent and 86 percent used to have momo’s burger and spring roll and the frequency was thrice and twice a week respectively. That is why it was seen that due to the food consumption pattern the respondents were having less height as per their age (96 per cent) having the problem of obesity (93 per cent) constipation (86 per cent) abdominal Pain (83 per cent) and acidity (73 per cent).

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Food Consumption Pattern and the Intake of Sugar, Salt, and Fat in the South Jakarta City—Indonesia

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu13041289 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (4) ◽

pp. 1289

Author(s):

Nuri Andarwulan ◽

Siti Madanijah ◽

Dodik Briawan ◽

Khoirul Anwar ◽

Atikah Bararah ◽

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Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Food Consumption ◽

Fast Food ◽

Salt Intake ◽

Food Sources ◽

Consumption Pattern ◽

Fat Intake ◽

Added Sugar ◽

Increased Risk ◽

Food Consumption Pattern

The excessive consumption of sugar, salt, and fat is associated with an increased risk of non-communicable diseases. Therefore, a study on estimating the added sugar, salt, and fat intake in certain populations is important for establishing specific recommendations aiming at improving diet quality, and thus public health. This study aimed to determine the food consumption pattern and the intakes of added sugar, salt, and fat from different food groups and food sources among the residents of South Jakarta, Indonesia. The study was conducted with a cross-sectional design, involving 323 respondents. Data on socio-economic conditions, health and nutritional status, and food consumption were collected. Food consumption data were acquired through the 2-day weighed food record. Results showed that the daily food consumption in the observed population reached 1868–2334 g/capita/day. The total added sugar intake in different groups of respondents ranged between 34.9 and 45.9 g/capita/day, with the highest values observed in school-age boys. Beverages and snacks were identified as the main added sugar sources in the respondents’ diet. The total salt intake ranged from 5.46 to 7.43 g/capita/day, while the observed fat intake reached 49.0–65.1 g/capita/day. The major food source contributing to the salt and fat intake included street/restaurant/fast food. Male subjects tended to consume a higher amount of salt and fat than female subjects. These findings can be used as baseline information for providing a strategy for reducing sugar, salt, and fat intakes, with strong implications for improving public health.

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Study on consumption of fast food among medical students of IGIMS, Patna

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20182416 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 5 (7) ◽

pp. 2750

Author(s):

Vijay Shree ◽

R. R. Prasad ◽

Sanjay Kumar ◽

Setu Sinha ◽

Sanjay Kumar Choudhary

Keyword(s):

Medical Students ◽

Food Consumption ◽

Fast Food ◽

Food Choices ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Food Culture ◽

Consumption Pattern ◽

Undergraduate Medical Students ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Fast Food Consumption

Background: Fast food culture is a vigorously uprising trend among the youngsters and medical students are no exception to it. Stressful life due to increased study load negatively influences the food choices of medical students. Hence the present study was undertaken with objectives to figure out the prevalence of fast food consumption among medical students, to study the fast food consumption pattern by the medical students and to explore various factors contributing to fast food consumption by the students.Methods: A cross sectional study was done among 120 undergraduate medical students of IGIMS, Patna for a period of 6 months. Data collection was done using pre-tested structured questionnaire and was analysed using SPSS latest version.Results: The study showed that all the respondents consume fast food sometime or the other and the knowledge of fast food was almost universal among the medical students. Most of the students (48.3%) were taking fast food as an alternative to dinner, 32 (26.6%) as evening snack and 26 (21.6%) as an alternative to lunch. Most preferred beverage was carbonated drinks (56.6%) while most preferred fast food was pizza (45%). 75.6% students were taking fast food 1-2 times a week. Reasons for consumption of fast food were mainly- eating in company (58.3%) and taste factor (55%).Conclusions: Despite of a majority (88.3%) being aware of the fact that consuming fast food leads to many diseases and disability, all the subjects continue to consume fast food, mostly due to reasons of taste, company and to avoid wastage of time.

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Fast food consumption pattern amongst undergraduates of various disciplines of private colleges in Pune

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20196069 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 505

Author(s):

Sudhanshu A. Mahajan ◽

Jayashree S. Gothankar

Keyword(s):

Food Consumption ◽

Private Colleges ◽

Fast Food ◽

Harmful Effect ◽

Consumption Pattern ◽

High Income Group ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Poor Knowledge ◽

Fast Food Consumption ◽

Significant Difference

Background: The consumption of various types of fast food is increasingly germinating in all components of the world, each in developed and developing countries.Methods: A cross sectional study was done to explore the perception and knowledge regarding fast food consumption from March 2019 to June 2019 amongst the 300 undergraduate students within the ages of 18 to 20 of three established private colleges of different disciplines in Pune. Paperless data was collected by a predesigned, pretested questionnaire with the help of google forms and statistical analysis was done.Results: The prevalence of consumption of fast food was found to be maximum in the undergraduates belonging to the high-income group (socio-economic class I). Around 85% of the undergraduates consumed fast foods and out of 85% nearly 17% consumed once a day. The undergraduates from all disciplines were also perceived as fast food consumption is measure of one’s socio-economic status, 76% for medical and the lowest for engineering undergraduates (55%). A significant difference between medical, engineering and architecture undergraduates was reported regarding the perception that fast food consumption has no harmful effect on body (40, 26 and 57, p<0.001). About 37% of the students had very poor knowledge, 40% of the students had poor knowledge,13% had average and only 10% had good knowledge regarding fast food consumption leading to non-communicable diseases.Conclusions: The consequences of this study propose that a requirement for health education programs that stimulate healthy eating habits and lifestyle for undergraduate college students.

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