Awareness of Fast Food Consumption Hazards Among Obese School Children
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https://doi.org/10.52783/jns.v14.4080Keywords:
Obesity, Fast food, School Children’s, Health risks, HazardsAbstract
Background: The increasing prevalence of childhood obesity has become a critical public health concern globally. A major contributing factor is the excessive consumption of fast food, which is typically high in calories, saturated fats, sugars and sodium. These unhealthy dietary habits, coupled with sedentary lifestyles, have led to a rise in obesity-related health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular diseases among children. The lack of information of the long term health problems connected with fast food intake among school-aged children, particularly those who are already obese, exacerbates this situation.
Materials and method: This study was observational undertaken on 90 participants aged between 8 -15 years. Participant’s awareness of the risks associated with fast food eating in obese school children was ascertained through the use of a questionnaire. A structured questionnaire will be circulated among the school children for data collection. Children’s knowledge of the health concerns of eating fast food, including obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and other connected disorders, may be found out from this survey.
Result: According to study, among 90 participants only 21.44% are aware about fast food consumption hazards and 84.29% children’s are unaware about fast food consumption hazards. By making children aware of the negative impacts of fast food, they may be more inclined to make healthier food choices.
Conclusion: The study explains about poor eating habits among obese school children requires raising awareness of the risks associated with fast food intake. Children can be empowered to choose healthier foods if they are taught about the long term consequences, such as diabetes, heart disease, and obesity.
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