A Case Study of Fast Food Consumption among the College Students in Semi-Urban Area, West Bengal
Author : Chittaranjan Das
Abstract :
Fast food is widely favoured by the younger generation because it is easily accessible, affordable, and convenient to carry which has numerous negative impacts on human health. The present study was conducted to analyse the eating habits of college students in relation to fast food. In this survey study, to utilized multiple choice questionnaires to gather data and analyse 50 students, comprising both boys and girls in semi urban college of Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal. Results revealed that majority of the participants (86%), reported that fast food was their favourite type of food. Regarding the potential negative effects of fast food, 47% of respondents were unaware of the associated risks. When asked about their weekly fast food intake, 32% reported consuming it thrice a week, while 30% indicated consuming it once and twice a week. In addition, a significant proportion of students, specifically over 35%, lacked knowledge about the various chemicals found in fast food. Furthermore, a considerable 24% of students were only able to identify half of the chemicals present in fast food. The present findings serve as foundation for future investigations in the influence of early exposure to fast food education on the food choices made by children as they mature.
Keywords :
Fast food, college students, eating habit, food effects
