Awareness on the Harmful Effects of Junk Food among College Students in Chennai

Abstract

Introduction: Junk food is the easiest way to gain unhealthy weight .However this not healthy weight.Junk refer to fast food which is easy to make and consume .Junk  food also HFSS (high fat sugar or salt).The number of fast food restaurants chain is increasing as people around us  in the world like to eat junk food . Eliminating the temptation for junk food and developing awareness for fitness can help us in maintaining a healthy body.

Material and methods This cross sectional survey included questions regarding the harmful effects of junk foods. A cross sectional study was conducted in a sample of 100 college students by means of a questionnaire. This study was conducted in the year 2020.

Results 70% of the college students do not check the label or quality label on junk food to maintain their health 65% of the college students are aware of the harmful effects of chemicals present in junk food. Out of 70% college students prefer junk food as an alternative for break fast while the remaining 30% prefer more healthy food for breakfast. The statistical analysis showed that males were more aware than the females.

Conclusion: The survey showed that the awareness on the harmful effects of junk food is moderately good.