Analysis of habit of fast food eating among school going adolescent students

Abstract

A study of habit of fast food eating among school going adolescents and parental advice and its relation with their nutritional status in epidemiological analytic observational. Subjects: 300 adolescents' 15-19 years of age, studying in 11 and 12 classes and included both boys and girls. A single observer interviewed each student and gathered the information regarding their eating habits. Findings established with the sample for creating a climate of mutual trusts and cooperation. It was recorded on a pre-tested open and closed ended performa. Nutritional status was assessed by BMI. The adolescents for the purpose of analysis were broadly grouped in two groups. Group I (those having normal BMI ranging 18.5 to 25) and group II (Malnourished i.e. those having BMI 25). Group II adolescents were further divided into group IIa (Underweight, BMI25). Main aim of study is to explain the fast food eating practices in adolescents is important analytic parameter for upcoming mental, physical, social and emotional growth.