Virtual Dietician for Diet Plan Recommendation

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (VI) ◽  
pp. 111-113
Author(s):  
Ajay Thakar
Keyword(s):  
Fast Food ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Caloric Intake ◽  
Healthy Diet ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Balanced Diet ◽  
Diet Plan ◽  
Fast Food Consumption ◽  
Quality Of Food

In this fast and busy schedule life, people are not giving importance to the quality of food they are eating. They tend to neglect their eating patterns and habits. The fast-food consumption rate is alarmingly high and this consequently has led to the intake of unhealthy food. This leads to various health issues such as obesity, diabetes, an increase in blood pressure etc. Hence it has become very essential for people to have a good balanced nutritional healthy diet. There are many applications which are booming to help people so that they can have control over their diet and hence can reduce weight or they can help them to keep them fit and healthy. The project is proposing healthy food habits and dieting patterns so that anyone can know the number of calories burned, the intake of macro nutrients and so on using on data mining tools. This tool is used for discovering hidden patterns and customer eating habits from different types of data sources. This system will help in tracking and improving the individual’s health and the type of food which they can avoid leading towards the risk of illness. A balanced diet means that the intake of each necessary nutrient meets its adequate demand and actual caloric intake balances with calories burned. Additionally, making a diversity of choices from various types of food is also essential to reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases. This diet recommended system focuses on every individual based on their eating habits and body statistics. This research helps in the prediction of a healthy diet for any individual and nutrition is to doctor to design a diet plan as per patient’s need.

scholarly journals Junk and Sink: A Comparative Study on Junk Food Intake among Students of India

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 13-18
Author(s):  
V Bhavani ◽  
N Prabhavathy Devi
Keyword(s):  
Food Consumption ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Junk Food ◽  
Happy Life ◽  
Balanced Diet ◽  
Sound Mind ◽  
The Right ◽  
Junk Foods

Background: Adequate and balanced nourishment is vital for upholding health and quality of life. Maintaining the right eating habits of college students means a lot for the prevention of many diseases that could occur in the adult period. Thus the purpose of the study is to assess the junk food consumption of college students.Aim: To study the dietary habits concerning junk food consumption of college studentsResults: About 16% consume junk foods daily. Hungry was the main reason to consume junk foods; Ice cream was the most preferred food for most of the participants. Majority of the participant mentioned taste as the major factor influencing the food intake.Conclusion: Nutrition professionals should take up the role and spread awareness in the general public and give them better guidance. A well-balanced diet, periodic physical activity, sufficient sleep, with good life style habits help in sound mind and healthy body leading to a happy life.

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 Barriers to avoiding fast-food consumption in an environment supportive of unhealthy eating

2012 ◽  
Vol 16 (12) ◽  
pp. 2105-2113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lukar E Thornton ◽  
Robert W Jeffery ◽  
David A Crawford
Keyword(s):  
Family Support ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Economically Disadvantaged ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Environmental Data ◽  
Healthy Foods ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fast Food Consumption

AbstractObjectiveTo investigate factors (ability, motivation and the environment) that act as barriers to limiting fast-food consumption in women who live in an environment that is supportive of poor eating habits.DesignCross-sectional study using self-reports of individual-level data and objectively measured environmental data. Multilevel logistic regression was used to assess factors associated with frequency of fast-food consumption.SettingSocio-economically disadvantaged areas in metropolitan Melbourne, Australia.SubjectsWomen (n 932) from thirty-two socio-economically disadvantaged neighbourhoods living within 3 km of six or more fast-food restaurants. Women were randomly sampled in 2007–2008 as part of baseline data collection for the Resilience for Eating and Activity Despite Inequality (READI) study.ResultsConsuming low amounts of fast food was less likely in women with lower perceived ability to shop for and cook healthy foods, lower frequency of family dining, lower family support for healthy eating, more women acquaintances who eat fast food regularly and who lived further from the nearest supermarket. When modelled with the other significant factors, a lower perceived shopping ability, mid levels of family support and living further from the nearest supermarket remained significant. Among those who did not perceive fruits and vegetables to be of high quality, less frequent fast-food consumption was further reduced for those with the lowest confidence in their shopping ability.ConclusionsInterventions designed to improve women's ability and opportunities to shop for healthy foods may be of value in making those who live in high-risk environments better able to eat healthily.

scholarly journals Service Quality Dimensions as Correlates of Customer Satisfaction and Behavioral Intentions: The Case of Fast Food Restaurants in Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Gudelia C. Saporna ◽  
Ryan A. Claveria
Keyword(s):  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Service Quality ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Food Prices ◽  
Correlational Research ◽  
Fast Food Restaurants ◽  
Quality Dimensions ◽  
Service Quality Dimensions ◽  
Quality Of Food

Service quality is the key to a successful restaurant. When customers are satisfied with the services offered, the likelihood of customers returning to the restaurant is high. The quality of food, prices and the service itself seem to be the salient factors for customers to dine in. Thus, identifying which factor in the service quality dimensions is most important for the customer is primarily the focus of this paper. In this study, the researchers made use of descriptive correlational research design utilising 250 local and 250 international students in Malaysia as subjects. Convenience sampling was used in the selection of respondents. The study shows that customers have satisfactory perceptions on the prices and quality of food served by fast food restaurants in Malaysia. Further, results indicate that cleanliness is the most important predictor of customer satisfaction. It was found out also that ambience and food greatly influenced the behavioural intentions of the respondents. Lastly, the study shows also that no significant differences were seen in the customers' perceptions and satisfaction on the service quality.

scholarly journals Perceptions, Fast Food Consumption and Eating Habits Among Students Belonging to the Allied Health Sciences

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. OR7-OR11
Author(s):  
Reena R. Prasad ◽  
Hukam Chand ◽  
Mohd. Zaid
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Allied Health ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
P Value ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression ◽  
Fast Food Consumption ◽  
Significant Difference

INTRODUCTION: The present generation is the most frequently targeted consumers for the fast food marketers and can lead to various health related disorders in them.AIM: To assess the perceptions, fast food consumption and eating habits among students belonging to the allied health sciences in various corners of  India.MATERIALS AND METHOD: The study was an online, questionnaire based, cross-sectional study. The questionnaire was in English language, was pre-tested on 50 students and validated accordingly. The questionnaire was based on a 5-point Likert-type scale [(1) strongly disagree, (2) disagree, (3) neutral, (4) agree, and (5) Strongly agree]; had 19 questions and required approximately four minutes for completion. Data was analysed using SPSS version 21.0 and the student’s t-test and multiple logistic regression was applied keeping the p value as 0.05.RESULTS: The study comprised of 1020 complete responses; out which males formed a majority (52.3%) and most students belonged to the 2nd year of their study (49.1). High mean ± SD scores pertaining to perception  were obtained in four questions. While assessing the eating habits, high mean ± SD scores were obtained in three questions. Multiple logistic regression based on gender revealed that females has a significant difference on both perception (0.01) and consumption(p-0.03) habits in relation to fast food as compared to males, while the year of study was significantly associated with the food consumption habits (p=0.01) of the students.CONCLUSION: Universities and institutions need to educate and motivate students on the importance of healthy eating to reduce the burden of disease among such students.

scholarly journals Application of the principles of healthy nutrition in the network of fast food service enterprises of Astrakhan

2019 ◽  
Vol 81 (1) ◽  
pp. 247-251
Author(s):  
O. D. Sergazieva ◽  
E. V. Pershina ◽  
O. N. Krivonos
Keyword(s):  
Fast Food ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Marketing Research ◽  
Food Service ◽  
Healthy Diet ◽  
Economic Downturn ◽  
Fitness Clubs ◽  
Balanced Diet ◽  
Healthy Nutrition ◽  
Wide Circle

The market of fast food restaurants in Russia is growing by more than 5 % every year, despite the economic downturn. But new trends in nutrition dictate fast food to change the approach to their products. Fashion for proper nutrition and a healthy lifestyle especially captured the younger generation, which is the main group of consumers of food service. This trend is promoted by information resources, an increasing number of fitness clubs, popularization of sports and beautiful body, as well as major government projects. To improve the competitiveness and attraction of a wide circle of consumers from the entrepreneur necessitated the development of new formulations with the application of the principles of a healthy diet (proper nutrition). Marketing research was conducted by questionnaire survey. After analyzing the taste preferences, the factors influencing the choice of dishes, a commitment to a healthy way of living, the attractiveness of healthy dishes are served guests a network of public catering enterprises individual entrepreneur G. Astrakhan, concluded that the range (menu) of the company must include dishes with the concept of a healthy diet and implement the format of FAST CASUAL (fast casual), the basis of which is fresh products of the highest quality, gentle heat treatment, balanced composition, without flavor enhancers and preservatives, with the speed of service and original supply. Having studied the range of products, having analyzed the concept of a healthy diet in relation to this area of catering, recipes and technical and technological maps of sandwiches were developed taking into account the principles of a healthy and balanced diet. These innovations at the enterprise should increase profitability and competitive position among similar catering enterprises of the city of Astrakhan

scholarly journals Imaging of the Relationship Between Eating Habits of Parents of Preschool Children and Patterns of Children’s Consumption of Fast-food Type Products With the Use of Correspondence Analysis Methods

2017 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-83
Author(s):  
Marta Stachurska ◽  
Rafał Milewski ◽  
Sylwia Dzięgielewska ◽  
Anna Justyna Milewska
Keyword(s):  
Preschool Children ◽  
Correspondence Analysis ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Parents And Children ◽  
Fast Food Consumption ◽  
Children And Parents ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Health behaviours of preschool children have a considerable impact on the shaping of habits later on in their lives. Parents’ and guardians’ role is to develop positive health patterns and represent exemplary models to be followed by children. The aim of the paper is to present the use of correspondence analysis for the assessment of the relationship between eating habits of parents and children, as well as for the determination of the most common situations in which preschool children consume fast-food products and to find the relationship between the frequency of fast-food consumption and BMI values in preschool children. The tests were carried out with the use of an own survey carried out in kindergartens in Białystok among parents dropping off and picking up children. 149 correctly filled questionnaires were obtained. The statistical analysis employs the chi-squared test and correspondence analysis. Among the tested children, a statistically significant relationship between body weight and sex was obtained. In the group of children and parents consuming fast-foods, a statistically significant relationship between the frequency of children’s and parents’ consumption of the products in question was noticed. A statistically significant relationship between the age of introduction of fast-food products into the child’s diet and their BMI was found. A situation that was statistically significant as far as contribution to frequent consumption of fast-food products by children, i.e. at least once a week (as compared to sporadic), were children and parents shopping together. The relationship between the frequency of fast-food consumption by parents and children was presented in the form of correspondence maps, as well as the relationship between the child’s BMI and the age when the first fast-food product is served, and the relationship between the child’s BMI and the frequency of their consumption of fast-foods. Unfortunately, despite the high awareness among parents of the harmful effects of fast-food products and the widespread health education programmes, a number of the children in kindergartens were overweight or even obese. For this reason, the quality of the educational programmes in kindergartens, as well as in various media outlets, needs to be improved, with emphasis put on their effectiveness, in order to minimise the problem of the occurrence of overweight and obesity in children. It is also important for parents rearing children to pay special attention not only to their children’s menus, but also to foods consumed in the presence of children.

scholarly journals RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FAST FOOD CONSUMPTION AND HEALTH OF LATE CHILDHOOD

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).

scholarly journals The impact of the economic availability of food in Russia on consumption patterns and health of the nation

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 429-441
Author(s):  
Marina L. Vartanova
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Healthy Diet ◽  
Daily Diet ◽  
Health Products ◽  
Quality Of Food ◽  
Processed Products ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Modern Technologies

Currently, Russia is implementing the project “Demography”, which involves the formation of motivation of people to a healthy lifestyle, including a healthy diet. In the article the author reveals the problem of the lack of quality and vital for health products in the daily diet of the majority of the population due to the lack of opportunities to purchase them. Falling incomes and purchasing power of the population shifts the food vector to the consumption of products rich in vegetable fats and sugars or processed products made from inexpensive imported products. High prices for quality products remain the main factor determining the structure of consumption and health of the nation. In this regard, enterprises should start from the regional characteristics both in terms of income levels and dietary habits, and age composition of the target audience, because of the quality of food depends on maintaining the health and longevity of the population and the gene pool of future generations. It is necessary to take measures to promote a healthy diet, create “separate shelves” with natural products, reduce cheating on products, ranging from excise duties to logical costs. Issues of production of environmentally friendly products come to the fore today. In this regard, modern technologies in agriculture are in great demand today, allowing to increase the purity of products.

scholarly journals Jus Punica Granatum Memulihkan Motilitas Spermatozoa Tikus Putih Pada Kondisi Stres Oksidatif

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 70
Author(s):  
Putu Oky Ari Tania ◽  
Emilia Devi D. Rianti ◽  
Indra Firismanda Dermawan ◽  
Nur Sri Wahyuni
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Sperm Motility ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Punica Granatum ◽  
Pomegranate Juice ◽  
P Value ◽  
Repeated Heating ◽  
Fast Food Consumption ◽  
Mda Content

<p><em>Fast food consumption including used of repeated heating-oil, causing various of health problems, especially the formation of free radicals characterized by elevated MDA levels. Pomegranates have many therapeutic functions, especially as antioxidants that scavenges free radical of oxidative stress thus improving the quality of spermatozoa. The aim of this study was to see the effect of pomegranate juice to reduce oxidative stress and improve sperm motility. This study used 24 rats divided into 4 groups, namely KN, KP, JD1 and JD2. The mean MDA content (nmol / ml) in KN, KP, JD1 and JD2 was 23.35; 8,53; 12.15; and 12,83 followed by Kruskal-Wallis test obtained p value 0,021 (p &lt;0,05). The quality of spermatozoa includes the motility of spermatozoa which distinguished 4 criteria: fast moving spermatozoa and straight forward (criteria 1), spermatozoa move slowly / difficult to go straight (criteria 2), street spermatozoa (criteria 3) and immobile spermatozoa (criteria 4). Mean percentage (%) number of spermatozoa criteria 1 on KN, KP, JD1, and JD2 among others 41,6; 18.2; 38; and 62.2. Mean percentage (%) number of spermatozoa criteria 2 on KN, KP, JD1, and JD2 among others 4,4; 21.8; 15.6 and 14.2. Mean of percentage (%) motility of spermatozoa criteria 3 on KN, KP, JD1, and JD2 among others 10.6; 24.8; 11.2 and 15.2, while for criteria 4 is 21.8; 37.2; 40.4; and 13.8. Statistical test for sperm motility using ANOVA one way, on criteria 1, 2, 3 and 4 each got p value 0,000; 0.010; 0,000; and 0.000, which means the administration of pomegranate juice shows the effect on the motility of spermatozoa.</em></p>

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