Title: Negative Impact of Junk food on Health
Authors: Fardeen Arif Khan, Mujeem Khan, Rishikesh ashok shinde
Introduction:
The consumption of junk food has become a concerning global trend, exerting a detrimental influence on health. Packed with excessive sugars, fats, and artificial additives, these dietary choices contribute to a spectrum of health issues, ranging from obesity to cardiovascular complications, underscoring the urgent need for healthier eating habits. The pervasive availability and convenience of junk food underscore the urgent need to address its adverse effects on overall well-being, emphasizing the importance of promoting healthier dietary habits for a sustainable and resilient society.
Objective:
To understand the direct correlation between junk food intake and the alarming rise in obesity rates, digestive problems, dental problems, cardiovascular problems and the links to metabolic disorders such as diabetes. Through this exploration, the objective is to foster awareness and promote informed choices, ultimately advocating for healthier dietary habits and improved overall well-being.
Literature Review:
- TABER, D. R. et al. estimated the association between state policy changes and adolescent soda consumption and body mass index (BMI) percentile, overall and by race/ethnicity Methods. TABER, D. R. et al. obtained data on whether states required or recommended that schools prohibit junk food in vending machines, snack bars, concession stands, and parties.
- BONCINELLI, F. et al. examine the effect of warning labels on the WTP for candy bars. Unhealthy food choice is one of the main causes of being overweight. Nutritionists blame a particular category of food: junk food. Several authors have proposed a fat tax for reducing the junk food demand, but others have demonstrated that these taxes must be very high in order to be effective.
Data Collection:
For the above problem 5 questions were framed, Data was gathered from students of KBS. 100 students were surveyed for each question. Mean, Standard deviation, Standard error and T stat was calculated.
Data Analysis:
|
Mean |
Standard Deviation |
Standard Error |
T stat |
Result |
|
3.32 |
1.33 |
0.13 |
2.40 |
Positive |
|
3.37 |
1.09 |
0.11 |
3.39 |
Positive |
|
3.55 |
1.07 |
0.11 |
5.15 |
Positive |
|
3.88 |
1.04 |
0.10 |
8.49 |
Positive |
|
3.73 |
1.14 |
0.11 |
5.05 |
Positive |
Conclusion:
- Individual gain weight after eating junk food.
- Individual feel his energy drops after eating junk food.
- students mood get change after eating junk food.
- Junk food consumption increases risk of diseases.
- students digestion suffer after eating junk food.
References:
- BONCINELLI, F. et al. Warning labels on junk food: experimental evidence. International Journal of Consumer Studies, [s. l.], v. 41, n. 1, p. 46–53, 2017. DOI 10.1111/ijcs.12312. Disponível em: https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=021448df-6c4a-3826-b1e4-a0fc5c982c01. Acesso em: 12 mar. 2024.
- TABER, D. R. et al. State Policies Targeting Junk Food in Schools: Racial/Ethnic Differences in the Effect of Policy Change on Soda Consumption. American Journal of Public Health, [s. l.], v. 101, n. 9, p. 1769–1775, 2011. DOI 10.2105/AJPH.2011.300221. Disponível em: https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=a2a83a31-6d53-3948-91a3-1148e928676d. Acesso em: 12 mar. 2024.