TITLE:
Consumption and Repetition of Fast Food among Female Students of the Health Campus at Jazan University and Their Attitudes towards the Healthy Fast Food Option
AUTHORS:
Laila Shamakhi, Amira Rahmatalla Yousif, Sana Alnajai, Bothinah Jurabi, Aleyah Alshammakhi, Shareefa Mashhor, Nahla Madkhali, Ryoof Ali Shaeri, Fatima Ibrahim Mubarki, Khadija Beshi Alajam, Rafif Mohammed Abu-Arab, Mona Yahya Alsahari, Lamis Husain Ageel
KEYWORDS:
Fast Foaod Consumption, Processed Food, Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes, Lower Fat Options
JOURNAL NAME:
Food and Nutrition Sciences,
Vol.15 No.12,
December
13,
2024
ABSTRACT: There has been a growing trend toward fast food consumption in Saudi Arabia, especially among students. Although fast foods are high in calories, they are not nutritious. So, the frequent intake or consumption of fast food is associated with many health problems, such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and other cardiovascular diseases. As fast food consumption significantly increases, obesity and other health conditions become prevalent. This research aims to identify the intake and frequency of fast food meals among the students at the health campus (Jazan University) and its impact on their health. The researchers conducted a cross-sectional study at the health campus of Jazan University, Saudi Arabia, to investigate female college students’ consumption and frequency of fast-food meals. Fast food is a common activity among female students at The Health Campus in Jazan, with only 15% of students being overweight or obese. Studies have found that college students consume much fast food, particularly twice a week, and choose lower-fat options to limit their fat intake.