Effect of Fast Food Consumption On Overweight/Obesity In College Youth

International Journal of Humanities and Social Science

© 2019 by SSRG - IJHSS Journal

Volume 6 Issue 4

Year of Publication : 2019

Authors : Aatma Singh, Monika Anand

10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V6I4P107

How to Cite?

Aatma Singh, Monika Anand, "Effect of Fast Food Consumption On Overweight/Obesity In College Youth," SSRG International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, vol. 6,  no. 4, pp. 57-60, 2019. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942703/IJHSS-V6I4P107

Abstract:

A cross-sectional study was conducted to scrutinize the association between fast food consumption and physical activity to the risk of developing overweight/obesity among youth. A total of 80 college students were selected. A significant difference in the mean values of weight was observed in both male and female subjects. 55% male and 45% female subjects had body weight higher when compared to the reference standards. A significant difference was observed in the mean values of waist circumference of both groups where 52% of males and 44% of females exhibited abdominal obesity. Significant difference was observed in frequency of eating out as well as physical activity. In the male subjects, waist hip ratio was found to be significantly and positively correlated with consumption of fast food whereas hip circumference was found to be significantly but negatively correlated with physical activity duration. In female subjects, waist circumference was positively and significantly correlated with fast food consumption. Eating out was positively correlated with fast food intake. In the present study, it was observed that frequent consumption of fast food was associated with an increase in weight, body mass index and waist hip ratio of the subjects.

Keywords:

Fast Food, Obesity, Overweight, Abdominal Obesity, Waist Hip Ratio, Eating Out, Physical Activity

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