KNOWLEGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES RELATED TO JUNK FOOD CONSUMPTION AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AND THEIR FUTURE OUTCOME
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2024
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UMT.Lahore
Abstract
Junk food, characterized by high levels of salts, sugars, and fats and limited nutritional
content, has been gaining popularity in Pakistan in recent years. Accordingly, the
consumption of junk food has seen notable increase in Pakistan particularly among
university students. The proliferation of fast-food establishments has made junk food
readily accessible and inexpensive, contributing to the increase adoption and
consumption. This has manifested in suboptimal dietary behaviors among university
students. These behaviors are marked by increased intake of junk food and sugar sweetened beverages, reduced attention to health, and insufficient consumption of fresh
fruits and vegetables. The presence of various food additives in junk food may further
heighten the risk of chronic disease conditions, such as obesity, gastrointestinal
disturbances, and micronutrient deficiencies.