scholarly journals Factors Influencing the Consumption of Fast Food among Young Adults

2021 ◽  
pp. 430-440
Author(s):  
S. Rajini ◽  
K. Kannan ◽  
Tamil Selvi
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fast Foods ◽  
Fast Food Consumption

Background: The habit of consuming the fast- foods and packed foods are increased among the people in developing countries. Besides, several studies showed that the fast- food eating brings higher risks for developing the physiological imbalances such as obesity, over – weight even in younger generation. The fast foods ensure for important features such as easy availability, tastes good, convenient, and has friendly- packing than the traditional food items. Due to such kind of life style modifications, the ratio of fast – food habitats in younger and adolescents are highly increasing in compare to the older and middle aged people. The increase is inevitable in different age groups in recent years. These food habit modifications make a turn in traditional systems and attract the great attention against the public health concern. Objective: The present study aimed to investigate the factors that influence the fast-food consumption in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out to examine the preference, prevalence and pattern of fast food consumption among the young adults. Results and Discussion: The study showed that many of the students unavoidably skipping the morning foods due to study pressure, morning – hurry and they had them at late- morning hours from the fast- foods outlets such as canteens or other hotels. Though, 90.7% of the students know the importance and negative consequences of break- fast skipping that are related to consumption of excessive fast- food habits, they have been severely addicted with the fast- foods. Conclusion: As a conclusion, the present study showed the importance of initiating the specific health programs, dietary guidelines and effective awareness for addressing the unhealthy issues related with the fast- food consumption among the student community.

scholarly journals Hubungan Pola Konsumsi Makanan Cepat Saji dan Hipertensi

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-37
Author(s):  
Zulfaa Rif’at Fauziyyah ◽  
Solikhah Solikhah
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fast Foods ◽  
Fast Food Consumption

Hypertension is a silent killer that is still a health concern globally including in Indonesia. Consumption of fast foods that contain a high level of natrium, fat, sodium, sugar and MSG can be one of the causes of hypertension. Therefore, this research aimed at exploring the relationship between fast food consumption and hypertension in Indonesian. This research used cross-sectional design with secondary data from Indonesian Family Life Survey 5 (2014-2015). The sampling scheme in this study is based on the 1st IFLS survey scheme, which was stratified based on provinces and urban and rural areas. Samples were taken randomly at the household level. 13 provinces were chosen which represented 83% of the total population and reflected the cultural and socio-economic diversity of the Indonesian people. Data analysis uses multivariate logistic regression. Out of 12,105 respondents those who majority of participants consumed fast foods (73%). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that fast food consumption did not have any significant relationship with hypertension (AdjOR = 1.02; Cl 95% = 0.65-1.61; p > 0.05). However, males and respondents who worked were significantly associated with hypertension. Fast food consumption patterns did not correlate to hypertension among Indonesian. However, people need to pay attention to fast food overconsumption in order to be prevented from having hypertension. Future research is needed with other methods in such case-control by adding various risk factors of hypertension. Abstrak Hipertensi merupakan silent killer yang hingga kini masih menjadi masalah kesehatan masyarakat di dunia termasuk di Indonesia. Konsumsi makanan cepat saji yang mengandung tinggi natrium, tinggi lemak, tinggi sodium, tinggi gula dan MSG menjadi penyebab kejadian hipertensi. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengekplorasi hubungan pola konsumsi makanan cepat saji dengan kejadian hipertensi pada penduduk dewasa di Indonesia. Rancangan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini, yaitu cross sectional. Penelitian ini menggunakan data sekunder dari The Indonesian Family Live Survey gelombang 5 (IFLS-5). Skema pengambilan sampel dalam survei ini didasarkan pada skema pengambilan survei IFLS gelombang 1, yang dilakukan secara bertingkat berdasarkan propinsi dan wilayah perkotaan dan pedesaan. Sampel diambil secara acak pada skala rumah tangga. Terpilih 13 propinsi sebagai sampel yang merepresentasikan 83% dari total populasi serta mencerminkan keanekaragaman budaya serta sosial ekonomi masyarakat Indonesia. Analisis data menggunakan multivariate regresi logistik. Dari 12.105 responden, mayoritas responden sering mengkonsumsi makanan cepat saji (73%). Analisis multivariat menunjukan bahwa orang yang sering mengkonsumsi makanan cepat saji tidak berhubungan secara signifikan terhadap kejadian hipertensi (AdjOR = 1,02; CI 95% = 0,65-1,61; p>0,05). Namun responden berjenis kelamin laki-laki dan yang bekerja secara signifikan berhubungan dengan hipertensi. Pola konsumsi makanan cepat saji tidak berhubungan terhadap kejadian hipertensi pada penduduk dewasa di Indonesia. Meskipun begitu konsumsi makanan cepat saji berlebih perlu menjadi perhatian bagi masyarakat agar terhindar dari hipertensi. Diharapkan ada pembuktian hubungan antara makanan cepat saji dengan hipertensi dengan metode lain seperti case control dengan menambahkan berbagai variabel-variabel lain yang kemungkinkan merupakan faktor risiko terhadap kejadian hipertensi.

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 Factors influencing fast food consumption: a case study of University of Venda Students, Limpopo, South Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
pp. 888-899
Author(s):  
S. Rabotata ◽  
T. L. Malatji
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Direct Interaction ◽  
Western Society ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Fast Foods ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Fast Food Consumption

Eating fast foods more than twice per week is associated with more weight gain and insulin resistance in otherwise healthy young adults. However many consumers see fast foods as symbols of wealth, progress and well-ordered openness of western society. Studies reveal that fast food consumption is the dominant dietary pattern among children and young adults today. However there is little data on the factors influencing fast food consumption in South Africa. Therefore this research paper focuses on factors influencing fast food consumption in South Africa. This is an empirical data which was obtained using exploratory and descriptive research design. Data was collected through unstructured interview of focus groups. The interview involved a direct interaction between the researcher and a group. Participants reported to use fast foods due to the perceived lack of time to prepare one’s own meal. Fast food consumption was found to be more frequent among participants especially during lunch times. The following findings were recorded as factors influencing fast food: Lack of time, change in living conditions, lack of cooking skills & cooking utensils, fun & cravings, socializing and convenience.

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>

P0753HOW FREQUENTLY PATIENTS WITH RISK FACTORS FOR CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE ACHIEVE RECOMMENDATIONS OF FOOD CONSUMPTION FREQUENCY

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (Supplement_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Corona Rodríguez ◽  
Roxana Michel Márquez Herrera ◽  
Laura Cortés Sanabria ◽  
Gabriela Karen Nuñez Murillo ◽  
Erika Fabiola Gomez Garcia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Food Group ◽  
Healthy Food ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background and Aims Risk factors for chronic kidney disease (CKD) such as type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2), high blood pressure (HBP) and obesity are strongly related to negative lifestyle and nutritional habits. The aim of this study was to estimate the proportion of patients with and without risk factors for CKD who meet recommendations for food consumption. Method Cross-sectional study. A qualitative food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) was applied. Consumption of each food group was classified as adequate or inadequate based on dietary guidelines (DASH and ENSANUT Mexican Guidelines). Sociodemographic, biochemical and clinical variables were measured. DM2, HBP and obesity were defined as risk factors. Results 744 adults were evaluated, age 51±16 y, 68% women, 59% without risk factors, 7% DM2, 17% HBP, 8% DM2+HBP, and 18% obesity. Glomerular filtration rate was 99 (89-100) mL/min/1.73m2. Differences in FFQ between groups were found in relation to consumption of legumes, fast food, sugar, sweets and desserts (p&lt;0.05). Figure A shows the frequency of consumption of healthy and B, unhealthy foods. Conclusion In general, subjects in this sample had negative dietary habits, with &lt;50% consuming healthy food and &gt;50% consuming unhealthy food. Subjects without risk factors for CKD displayed a similar pattern of food consumption than those with risk factors, with only a significantly lower legumes intake than patients with HBP, and higher intake of sweets and desserts, sugar, and fast food compared to patients with DM2+HBP. It is necessary to implement strategies to prevent the long-term development of CKD in groups with poor adherence to healthy food consumption recommendations.

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.

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.

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