Authors : R. Kashyap, A. Joglekar and S. Verma
Page Nos : 98-100
Description :
Abstract
Objectives: Assessment of impact of junk food on nutritional status among school children (150boys and150 girls) aged 13-17 years.
Method: In this cross sectional study general dietary habits and junk food eating was collected using pre tested Junk food questionnaire (FFQ) to find out the junk food eating habits of the particular subjects. Weight and height were recorded and children were classified according to BMI categories as per World Health Organisation.
Result: Out of 50 habitual of junk food boys, 10 %( 5) boys were overweight; where as only 2% (1) girls were overweight. The consumption of energy and protein was also higher among junk food habitual children.
Conclusion: Junk- food or tertiary processed food is commercially prepared food designed for ease of consumption. Since last two decades the trend of eating outside the home has been increased among all people. The major change in food habit has been observed among school children. The overall result reveals that Junk food habitual children were overweight or obese than less habitual or non habitual children. The significant positive correlations between junk food habit and height and weight of the children were observed. Further studies are required to make aware parents and children regarding harmful effects of junk food. The study recommends promotion of homemade healthy food.
Keywords: Body Mass Index; Obesity, Adolescent Children; Nutritional Status; Correlation
