Author:
Beula.S.S, Devi MK.
Published Online:
November 30, -0001
The consumption of junk foods is one of the primary causes to the rise in
prevalence of many diseases in developing countries among teenagers. Junk
foods are typically ready-to-eat convenient foods containing high levels of
saturated fats, salt, or sugar, and little or no fruit, vegetables, or dietary fibre
and are considered to have little or no health benefits. Common junk foods
include salted snack foods like chips (crisps), candy, gum, most sweet desserts,
fried fast food and carbonated beverages (sodas) as well as alcoholic beverages.
Eating junk food on a regular basis can lead to an increased risk of obesity and
chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, non-alcoholic
fatty liver disease and some cancers. This study was conducted with the
objectives of assessing the awareness, safety perceptions and practices about
food preservatives, flavouring agents used in most junk foods. However, it is
found that college students consume junk food but do not fully understand the
implications on health. This study is aimed at addressing the lack of knowledge
that the undergraduate students have concerning junk food and its ill effects.
The objective was to assess the Knowledge on Ill Effects of Junk Food among
undergraduate students at selected areas at Kanyakumari. Descriptive survey
approach was used to collect data from 60 subjects, selected by purposive
sampling technique. Undergraduate students require healthy diets to maintain
good health. It is therefore a necessity to determine their knowledge so that if
inadequate, a practical guidance may be given to them so as to prevent disease
and illness.
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