An epidemiological study on junk food consumption and nutritional status among adolescents attending Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata

Nirmalya Manna; Shibasish Banerjee; Pratiti Panchanan; Sayantan Das Mazumdar

doi:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.06303202312062023

2026, Vol: 16, Issue: 2

16 / 2Current Issue Online First Archive Aims and Scope Abstracting & Indexing Most Accessed Articles Most Downloaded Articles Most Cited Articles

Required files to be uploaded

NJPPP Manuscript Submission Form
Title Page

« Previous Article

Original Research
Online Published: 20 Jun 2023

Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2023; 13(7): 1554-1558

doi: 10.5455/njppp.2023.13.06303202312062023

An epidemiological study on junk food consumption and nutritional status among adolescents attending Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata

Nirmalya Manna, Shibasish Banerjee, Pratiti Panchanan, Sayantan Das Mazumdar.

Abstract
Background: This study was conducted to evaluate the pattern of junk food consumption. Junk food is defined as readily available, frequently affordable, and lacking in nutritional value.

Aims and Objectives: This study is aimed to investigate the pattern of junk food eating and its consequences on the nutritional status of the adolescents.

Materials and Methods: This is an institution-based cross-sectional study which was conducted at adolescent clinic from September to November 2022. Data were collected from 178 adolescent. A pre-designed, pre-tested semistructured face and content validated data collection form was used for face-to-face interview. Data were coded and entered in MS Excel software and analyzed by Statistical Packages for Social Science. As all participants were adolescent, body mass index (BMI) was calculated the World Health Organization (WHO) Z score for 5–19 years age chart (both male and female). BMI was calculated and put WHO BMI for age chart and Z score was calculated. Descriptive statistics were used and Chi-square test was used for association and P < 0.05 was taken as statistically significant.

Results: 82.02% had consumed junk food in last 7 days and 10.96% had taken junk food >3 times in last week. Almost 49.32% of study participants consumed junk food with their family (47.95%) and at home (39.3%). 22.47% adolescents were in overweight category. Female participants, adolescents from nuclear family, and consumption of junk food had significant relationship with nutritional status (P < 0.05).

Conclusion: There is an association of overweight and obesity with junk food consumption. More awareness required about the ill effects of junk food on health.

Key words: Junk Food; Adolescent; Body Mass Index; Overweight

	ARTICLE TOOLS
	Abstract
	PDF Fulltext
	How to cite this article
	Citation Tools
	Related Records
	Articles by Nirmalya Manna Articles by Shibasish Banerjee Articles by Pratiti Panchanan Articles by Sayantan Das Mazumdar
	on Google
	on Google Scholar

How to Cite this Article

Pubmed Style

Manna N, Banerjee S, Panchanan P, Mazumdar SD. An epidemiological study on junk food consumption and nutritional status among adolescents attending Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2023; 13(7): 1554-1558.

doi:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.06303202312062023

Web Style

Manna N, Banerjee S, Panchanan P, Mazumdar SD. An epidemiological study on junk food consumption and nutritional status among adolescents attending Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata. https://www.njppp.com/?mno=156078 [Access: June 26, 2026].

doi:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.06303202312062023

AMA (American Medical Association) Style

Manna N, Banerjee S, Panchanan P, Mazumdar SD. An epidemiological study on junk food consumption and nutritional status among adolescents attending Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2023; 13(7): 1554-1558.

doi:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.06303202312062023

Vancouver/ICMJE Style

Manna N, Banerjee S, Panchanan P, Mazumdar SD. An epidemiological study on junk food consumption and nutritional status among adolescents attending Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. (2023), [cited June 26, 2026]; 13(7): 1554-1558.

doi:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.06303202312062023

Harvard Style

Manna, N., Banerjee, . S., Panchanan, . P. & Mazumdar, . S. D. (2023) An epidemiological study on junk food consumption and nutritional status among adolescents attending Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol, 13 (7), 1554-1558.

doi:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.06303202312062023

Turabian Style

Manna, Nirmalya, Shibasish Banerjee, Pratiti Panchanan, and Sayantan Das Mazumdar. 2023. An epidemiological study on junk food consumption and nutritional status among adolescents attending Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 13 (7), 1554-1558.

doi:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.06303202312062023

Chicago Style

Manna, Nirmalya, Shibasish Banerjee, Pratiti Panchanan, and Sayantan Das Mazumdar. "An epidemiological study on junk food consumption and nutritional status among adolescents attending Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata." National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology 13 (2023), 1554-1558.

doi:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.06303202312062023

MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

doi:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.06303202312062023

APA (American Psychological Association) Style

doi:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.06303202312062023

About National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology

Contact Information

How to cite this article