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Online ISSN : 2319-7706 Issues : 12 per year Publisher : Excellent Publishers Email : editorijcmas@gmail.com submit@ijcmas.com Editor-in-chief: Dr.M.Prakash Index Copernicus ICV 2018: 95.39 NAAS RATING 2020: 5.38 |
Processed food consumption among young adults in India has increased with urbanisation and changing lifestyles, raising concerns about dietary quality and health outcomes. To assess consumption patterns of processed foods, awareness of health risks, influencing factors, and their association with self-reported health outcomes. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 249 young adults using a structured questionnaire incorporating a Food Frequency Questionnaire and Likert-scale items. Data were analysed using frequency distribution, percentages, and the chi-square test of association. 62.2% of respondents consumed processed foods at least weekly, with 36.9% reporting high-frequency intake. Consumption was significantly higher among students residing in PG and hostel settings compared to those living with family (p = 0.004). Although 59.6% were aware of adverse health effects, consumption remained prevalent. Significant associations were observed between higher consumption and fatigue (p < 0.001) and gastrointestinal symptoms (p < 0.001). The primary barrier to reducing intake was the limited availability of healthier food options (75.1%). Processed food consumption among young adults is frequent and associated with self-reported health symptoms. Despite moderate awareness, behavioural change is limited, highlighting the need for interventions targeting food availability alongside IEC strategies.
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