A descriptive study to assess the knowledge of adolescencts about the harmful effects of junk food

ABSTRACT The essential requirement for healthy life is to eat healthy. But at present world has been adapted new culture of Junk food which have several side effects on health. The junk food is a global issue it can be reversed by health education. The junk food contains high calories, unhealthy fats, sugar, and does not provide any kind of essential nutrient to the body. Junk food that are commonly available are; Burger, Pizza, chips, noodles, chocolates. These contain trans-fats that causes Obesity in Adolescence which is a major cause of Mental health issues, physical health issues, psychological issues; Teenagers faces several problems. The purpose of the research is to check the knowledge of different aged people on junk food as per their knowledge and guiding them about the effects of these foods on their Physical or Mental health and encourage them toavoid these kinds of street foods or processed foods and spread awareness to maintain balanced diet. Not to skip meals, take required amount of protein, carbs, and minerals according to their age and weight. A Balanced diet contains whole grains, vegetables, fruits, nuts, dairy products instead to instant meals. Awareness about junk food is important because adolescence is crucial age of growth and development. Our studies help to understand level of knowledge among Adults, side effects on growth, behaviour. Junk food influence long term health factors. In this study we encourage the adults to adapt healthy life style over modern lifestyle. We promote healthy eating habits which directly affect the ratio of obesity, diabetes and heart related issues in adolescence. The research can be used by teachers to help their students to avoid junk food and understand the consequences of it.