Fast Food Taking Status among East West University Students

Abstract

Fast foods are quick, reasonably priced, and readily available alternatives to home cooking. While convenient and inexpensive for a busy lifestyle, fast foods are typically high in calories, fat, saturated fat, sugar, and salt. Frequent fast-food consumption at most chains is unhealthy and contributes to weight gain, obesity, type 2 diabetes and coronary artery disease. The purpose of our study is to determine the knowledge level of EWU students about fastfood taking status. The survey was conducted on 300 EWU students through questionnaire supply. Major students (66%) said that they moderately like fast-food. Most of responds said they eat fast-food Few times a week (28%); once a week (25%);occasionally (22%). Most participants said that they usually eat fast-food because they like the taste. Major students (65%) said that one can enjoy his/her life without fast-food.Most of the students (82%) informed that advertisements influence fast-food eating behavior.70% students said that they are aware of balance diet.Majority of Students (86% ) considered fastfood is not healthy. Most of responds (67%) said that they did not take fast-food as an alternative to breakfast.72% students felt that fast-food can be detrimental to health and body image.56% students said that consumption of fast-food is related to the prevalence of asthma and allergy. Major students (72%) said that fast-food increases the risk of type-2 diabetes.89% students said that fast-food causes heart disease. Majority of Students (79%) really know the harmful effects of chemical present in fast-food. From this survey, we have come to know that most students are aware of harmful effect of fastfood. The government and policy makers should pay attention about improving fastfood quality.