scholarly journals Perception and Factors Influencing Junk Food Consumption among School Children of Pokhara

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 68-72
Author(s):  
Sandip Pahari ◽  
Nirdesh Baral
Keyword(s):  
Food Consumption ◽  
Nutritive Value ◽  
School Level ◽  
Junk Food ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Food Ingredients ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Junk Foods

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.

Junk food consumption, perceptions and associated factors among the private school children

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shiva Raj Acharya ◽  
Sandip Pahari ◽  
Yong Chul Shin ◽  
Deog Hwan Moon
Keyword(s):  
Food Consumption ◽  
School Children ◽  
Private School ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Nutritive Value ◽  
Consumption Pattern ◽  
Junk Food ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Junk Foods

Background: Urbanization and recent development in the food industries have led to the notable increase in junk food production making them readily available, accessible and affordable. The main problem with junk foods is that they are low in satiation value. People don't tend to feel as full when they eat them, which can lead to overeating. Junk food tends to replace other, more nutritious foods. It is considered as one of the prominent causes for pandemic of obesity. The study aims to find out the perception and factors influencing junk foods consumption among private school children of Pokhara Valley, Nepal. Methods: A cross sectional study was conductedamong 220 students of 12 different private schools of grade 4-9 in Pokhara, Nepal. Systematic random sampling was done to collect samples.Data were collected by a self-administered questionnaire. Chi-square (χ2) test was used to find out the associated factors with junk food consumption. Results: Though majorityof the students (80.9%) stated junk food was unhealthy but were predominantly lured by its taste.Taste (80.5%), lack of time (16.4%), advertisement (13.6) and changing lifestyle 6.4%) were the major influencing factors for junk food consumption. Half of the students were unaware about the nutritive value, food quality, ingredients, preservatives used and negative consequences over the health.Grade of the students, and gender were found to associated with the average frequency of junk food use per week and junk food consumption pattern respectively.The data shows the average consumption of junk food increases as the students grew from smaller grade to higher ones(X2=53.025, P ≤0.01). Conclusion: Junk food consumption was notably high due to various enabling factors such as addictive taste, changing lifestyle, propagandist advertising and instant availability. Gradeandgender of the students were the predictors in over consuming the junk foods.

Fast Food Consumption among Teenagers Aged Between (13 To 25) Years Old and Their Effect on Health in Derna-Libya

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salwa Muftah Eljamay
Keyword(s):  
Food Consumption ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Soft Drink ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Junk Food ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Food Pattern ◽  
Fast Food Consumption ◽  
Main Meal ◽  
Junk Foods

Background: Junk foods are rich in calories, salt and fats. Excess consumption of junk foods would lead rise to wide variety of health disorders. Objective: the purpose of this study is to find out about the fast food consumption of adolescent in age between 13-25 years old in Derna city and their effect on health Methods: the sample of this research included 100 adolescents from both sexes, a descriptive cross-sectional study of teenagers was conducted. The questionnaire was divided into two part: first part related to socio-demographic information and part two related to junk food pattern and influencing factors of junk food consumption and their effect on health. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 24. A value of P < 0.05 was interpreted as statistically significant. Results: The findings revealed that more girls (67.0%) consumed fast food than boys and approximately half (49.0%) of Participants were consumed fast food as an alternative to main meal and more than half of participants (63.0%) were consume soft drink every day, furthermore greater proportion of participants (42.0%) had urinary tract infection and that may related to chips and soft drink were the most attractive food items among Participants. Conclusion: adolescent consumed a greater amount of junk food which led to a majority of ill effects later on. It is recommended that the schools and community conduct and implement awareness programmers on fast food consumption and its ill effects.

scholarly journals Food consumption and nutritional status of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA): a case of Thika and Bungoma Districts, Kenya

2009 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 475-479 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Nafula Kuria
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

AbstractObjectiveTo establish the food consumption, dietary habits and nutritional status of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) and adults whose HIV status is not established.DesignCross-sectional descriptive survey.SettingThika and Bungoma Districts, Kenya.SubjectsA random sample of 439 adults; 174 adults living with HIV/AIDS and 265 adults whose HIV/AIDS status was not established in Thika and Bungoma Districts.ResultsMajority of PLWHA consume foods that are low in nutrients to build up the immune system and help maintain adequate weight, and there is little variety in the foods they consume. More adults who are HIV-positive are undernourished than those whose status is not established. Of the HIV-positive adults, those with a BMI of ≤18·5 kg/m2 were 23·6 % (Thika 20·0 % and Bungoma 25·7 %) while of the adults whose status is not established those with BMI ≤ 18·5 kg/m2 were 13·9 % (Thika 9·3 % and Bungoma 16·7 %).ConclusionsAdults who are HIV-positive are more likely to be undernourished than those whose status is not established, as there is a significant difference (P = 0·000) between the nutritional status (BMI) of PLWHA and those whose HIV/AIDS status is not established. PLWHA consume foods that are low in nutrients to promote their nutritional well-being and health.

scholarly journals Diet dan Sindrom Metabolik pada Remaja Obesitas

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 191
Author(s):  
Rendi Aji Prihaningtyas ◽  
Nur Aisiyah Widjaja ◽  
Meta Herdiana Hanindita ◽  
Roedi Irawan
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
International Diabetes Federation ◽  
Hdl Cholesterol ◽  
Dietary Factors ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Obese Adolescents ◽  
Significant Difference

ABSTRACTBackground : The prevalence of obesity in adolescents is increasing and causes metabolic syndrome at a young age. Metabolic syndrome results from the interaction of environmental, genetic, and dietary factors. The purpose of this study was to determine the diet profile of obese adolescents suffering from metabolic syndrome.Methods: This study was a cross-sectional study of obese adolescents who visited the Pediatric Nutrition and Metabolic Disease in Dr. Soetomo General Hospital, Surabaya. The anthropometry examination (weight, height and waist circumference), blood pressure, and blood tests (HDL cholesterol, triglycerides and blood glucose levels) were measured. The diagnosis of metabolic syndrome was based on the International Diabetes Federation. Food consumption data was obtained through direct interviews using data collection sheets. Analysis of dietary differences in obese adolescents suffering from metabolic syndrome was performed by chi square using SPSS.Results and Discussions: A total of 59 obese adolescents aged 13-16 years were involved in this study. A total of 27 subjects (45.8%) suffered from metabolic syndrome and 32 subjects (54.2%) did not suffer from metabolic syndrome. The level of the consumption of fish, vegetables, and fruit in obese adolescents were still low. There was no significant difference in the diet profile between obese adolescents who suffer from metabolic syndrome or not.Conclusion: Prevention strategies through food consumption patterns are needed in obese adolescents to control metabolic stress processes and prevent metabolic syndrome in the future. Diet knowledge in obese adolescents needs to be given early to prevent further complications. Increasing foods that contain anti-oxidants, such as fruits and vegetables, is one of the strategies to prevent metabolic syndrome in obese adolescents.ABSTRAKLatar Belakang : Prevalensi obesitas pada remaja semakin meningkat dan menyebabkan sindrom metabolik di usia muda. Sindrom metabolik terjadi akibat interaksi faktor lingkungan, genetik, dan diet. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mengetahui profil diet pada remaja obesitas yang menderita sindrom metabolik.Metode : Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian potong lintang pada remaja obesitas yang berkunjung di Poli Nutrisi dan Penyakit Metabolik Anak di RSUD Dr. Soetomo, Surabaya. Pada subyek dilakukan pemeriksaan antropometri (berat badan, tinggi badan, dan lingkar pinggang), pemeriksaan tekanan darah, dan pemeriksaan darah (kolesterol HDL, trigliserida, dan kadar glukosa darah). Diagnosis sindrom metabolik ditegakkan berdasarkan International Diabetes Federation. Data konsumsi makanan didapatkan melalui wawancara langsung dengan menggunakan lembar pengumpul data. Analisis perbedaan diet pada remaja obesitas yang menderita sindrom metabolik dilakukan dengan chi square menggunakan SPSS.Hasil dan Pembahasan : Sebanyak 59 remaja obesitas yang berusia 13-16 tahun terlibat dalam penelitian ini. Sebanyak 27 subyek (45,8%) menderita sindrom metabolik dan sebanyak 32 subyek (54,2%) tidak menderita sindrom metabolik. Tingkat konsumsi ikan, sayur, dan buah pada remaja obesitas masih rendah. Tidak ada perbedaan yang bermakna pada profil diet antara remaja obesitas yang menderita sindrom metabolik maupun tidak.Kesimpulan : Strategi pencegahan melalui pola konsumsi makanan diperlukan pada remaja obesitas untuk mengontrol proses stres metabolik sehingga dapat mencegah sindrom metabolik di masa datang. Pengetahuan diet pada remaja obesitas perlu diberikan sejak dini untuk mencegah komplikasi lebih lanjut. Memperbanyak makanan yang mengandung anti-oksidan, seperti buah dan sayur merupakan salah satu strategi mencegah sindrom metabolik pada remaja obesitas.

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 Chemical and Microbiological Quality of Traditional and Industrial Lime Juice Produced in Kashan, Iran

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayda Arian ◽  
Elahe Alizadeh ◽  
Navid Mazroii ◽  
Reza Sharafati Chaleshtori
Keyword(s):  
Nutritive Value ◽  
Microbiological Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
National Standard ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lime Juice ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Soluble Solid ◽  
Acid Tolerant

Background: Lime juice is a nutritious drink, which is generally consumed for its' refreshing properties, nutritive value, vitamin content, and health benefits. Therefore, the chemical and microbiological quality of the traditional and industrial lime juice produced in Kashan city was assessed. Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, a total of 106 samples were collected and screened for total soluble solid (TSS), pH, acidic value, protein content, mold, yeast, and count of acid-tolerant bacteria according to the Institute of Standards and Industrial Research of Iran (ISIRI). Results: Of the total samples, 66 samples (62.26%) were within the Iran’s national standard range. Most samples that did not meet the national standard requirements, were related to traditional samples (70.24%) compared to industrial samples (31.82%, P < 0.001). No significant difference was found between pH and protein of traditional and industrial lime juice samples (P > 0.05), while TSS and acidic values in traditional lime juices were less than those of the industrial lime juice (P < 0.05). Additionally, the mold and yeast contaminations in traditional lime juices were more than industrial lime juices (P < 0.05). Conclusion: In overall, traditional lime juice samples had the most microbial and chemical contaminations. It is necessary to increase the regular monitoring by relevant organizations over quality of the produced lime juices.

scholarly journals The Rate of Fast-Food Consumption among Teenagers in Derna City\ Libya

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-18
Author(s):  
Fareha Hamd Younis ◽  
Salwa Eljamay ◽  
Amna Mansour Eldali
Keyword(s):  
Food Consumption ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Junk Food ◽  
Demographic Information ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
A Value ◽  
Fast Food Consumption ◽  
Food Patterns ◽  
Main Meal

The purpose of this study is to find out about the fast-food consumption of adolescents between the ages of 13-25 years old in Derna city and its effect on health. The samples included 100 adolescents from both sexes, a descriptive cross-sectional study of teenagers was conducted. The questionnaire was divided into two parts: the first part was related to socio-demographic information and part two to junk food patterns and influencing factors of junk food consumption. A value of P < 0.05 was interpreted as statistically significant. The findings revealed that more girls (67.0%) consumed fast food than boys, and approximately half (49.0%) of participants were consuming fast food as an alternative to the main meal, and more than half of participants (63.0%) were consuming soft drinks every day. The results concludes that adolescents consumed a greater amount of junk food, which subsequently led to a majority of ill effects.

scholarly journals Motivational Techniques Used by Elementary School Teachers: A Comparative Analysis based on Gender

2021 ◽  
Vol VI (III) ◽  
pp. 62-70
Author(s):  
Nazir Haider Shah ◽  
Muhammad Naqeeb ul Khalil Shaheen ◽  
Sobia Yaseen
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Elementary School Teachers ◽  
School Level ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Jammu And Kashmir ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Female Teachers ◽  
Significant Difference

The study aimed to compare the emotional techniques of males and females at the elementary school level in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The nature of this study was descriptive, and a cross-sectional survey was applied for the collection of data. All male and female teachers working in the elementary school of district Sudhnuti were the population of the study. Three hundred nine elementary school teachers of District Sudhnuti were selected by using a random sampling technique. A questionnaire was developed to collect data based on a five-point Like rt scale from elementary school teachers. For data collection, the researcher collected the data personally from the nearest areas while using the postal service for far-flung areas. The data collected through the questionnaire were analyzed by using mean scores and an independent sample t-test. It was found that there is a significant difference in the mean score of male and female teachers regarding motivational techniques. Furthermore, female teachers are using all the motivational techniques instead of male teachers.

scholarly journals Study on relationship between obesity and menstrual disorders

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 259-266 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liton Chandra Sen ◽  
Israt Jahan Annee ◽  
Naharina Akter ◽  
Fawzia Fatha ◽  
Sujan Kanti Mali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Consumption ◽  
Cycle Length ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hemoglobin Level ◽  
Junk Food ◽  
Mean Flow ◽  
Menstrual Disorders ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Mean

Menstrual disorder is a common fact includes menstrual irregularity, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia, oligomenorrhea, polymenorrhea and other related symptoms. Realizing the fact, the present investigation was carried out to determine the prevalence of menstrual disorders among female overweight and obese students and their association with different life style factors. A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among 70 overweight students from Patuakhali science and Technology University, Bangladesh through self-administered structural questionnaires. The data were collected on hemoglobin level (g/dl); menstrual pattern viz. menstrual cycle length, duration and flow; lifestyle factors including junk food consumption and dietary pattern. The statistical test was carried out using SPSS V16. The hemoglobin level test ensured that 20% students were non-anemic, 44.3% were mild anemic and 35.7 % were moderate anemic and the mean hemoglobin level was 10.12g/dL. The most commonly observed menstrual disorders among students were dysmenorrhea (47.1%), irregular menstruation (11.4%), menorrhagia (1.4%) and oligomenorrhea (11%). It was observed that 1.4% had scanty flow, 65.7% had normal flow whereas 32.9% had heavy flow of blood. However, the mean flow was 31.6ml. The habit of junk food consumption was found in 88.6% of the respondents and 24.3% of the students practice dieting. Additionally, the respondents who didn’t consume junk foods had regular cycle length although about 88.6% students had regular menstruation cycle and 78.2% had normal duration of flow. Most of the respondents were in moderate dietary diversity score (10.5%) because they maintain a diet chart. The hemoglobin levels ensured that 80% students were found clinically anemic. Thus the study concluded that obesity made the students susceptible to anemia.Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. September 2018, 4(3): 259-266

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