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    ASSOCIATION BETWEEN UNIVERSITY STUDENT FAST FOOD CONSUMPTION AND MENTAL HEALTH
    (UMT.Lahore, 2024) RIBAHA JAVED
    Fast food, which is characterized by its high calorie and low nutritious value, has become more popular nowadays. This research aims to examine a representative national sample of university students from various institutions of Lahore to determine if there is a correlation between fast food consumption and mental health. The study used a questionnaire-based, cross-sectional survey strategy in order to identify the variables impacting the fast food's effect on the psychological well-being of university students. Data collection from the defined population sample was done using a quantitative technique via a validated and a self-designed questionnaire. Fast food intake was substantially related with psychological distress in a sample of 400 university students (P> 0.05). It follows that, although the association of fast food with gender is weak, it's likely that one gender has slightly better eating practices than other. A slight favorable association is also seen between age and eating practices. The data does suggest that older adults may have slightly better eating habits than younger ones. There is a weak but positive association between having a high education level and healthy eating practices.