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Junk Food Impact on AMACC Students

This document presents two studies on junk food consumption among young people, particularly focusing on AMACC Santiago students. The first study reveals that 70% of students regularly consume junk food, primarily due to convenience, flavor, and cost, while reporting negative health effects. The second systematic review indicates a strong correlation between junk food intake and serious health issues like diabetes, heart disease, and obesity, advocating for public health initiatives to promote healthier eating habits.

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Junk Food Impact on AMACC Students

This document presents two studies on junk food consumption among young people, particularly focusing on AMACC Santiago students. The first study reveals that 70% of students regularly consume junk food, primarily due to convenience, flavor, and cost, while reporting negative health effects. The second systematic review indicates a strong correlation between junk food intake and serious health issues like diabetes, heart disease, and obesity, advocating for public health initiatives to promote healthier eating habits.

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Title: Junk food Consumption: Determinants and Impact on AMACC Santiago Students

Abstract:

Young people' use of junk food has grown to be a big issue, having detrimental effects on their health
and happiness. The purpose of this descriptive study is to determine the causes of and effects of
students' consumption of junk food at the AMACC Santiago campus. An online survey was given to 30
students chosen at random in order to learn more about their dietary preferences, consumption
patterns, and attitudes toward the effects of junk food on health. The findings showed that 70% of the
students regularly ate junk food, with fast food and snacks being the most popular choices. The primary
factors influencing the consumption of junk food were found to be convenience, flavor, and cost. The
majority of students did, however, report unfavorable effects on their health, such as weight gain,
gastrointestinal issues, and exhaustion. The study emphasizes the need for initiatives to encourage
improved eating habits among AMACC Santiago students, including providing healthier food options on
campus, raising public knowledge of the health hazards of junk food intake, and promoting healthy
eating habits. The results of this study advance knowledge of the causes and effects of young people'
use of junk food and could guide future initiatives to encourage healthy eating among AMACC Santiago
students.

Keywords: junk food consumption, determinants, impact, students, health risks

Title: Junk food Consumption: Determinants and Impact on AMACC Santiago Students

Abstract:

With the popularity of fast food restaurants and processed foods growing, the intake of junk food has
become a widespread problem globally. The purpose of this systematic review was to investigate the
link between eating junk food and health concerns, particularly those related to diabetes, heart disease,
and obesity.

Topics like junk food, fast food, and processed food were used in a thorough search of electronic
databases. Studies that looked into the relationship between eating fast food and health consequences
were included. A total of 35 studies were found, and the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool was used to evaluate
the quality of the evidence.

The findings of this review indicate a high correlation between eating junk food and health concerns.
Junk food consumption has been shown to significantly increase the risk of diabetes, cardiovascular
disease, and obesity. Furthermore, the chance of acquiring these health problems increases with the
frequency and volume of junk food consumption.

In conclusion, this review emphasizes the negative impacts of junk food consumption on health and
offers data to back up the use of interventions designed to cut back on junk food consumption. Public
health initiatives should be launched to encourage wholesome eating and discourage the consumption
of junk food.

Keywords: junk food, fast food, processed food, health risks, obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes.

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