A cross sectional study to find the association between junk food, obesity and peak expiratory flow rate in medical students of age group 18 to 25 years

Shruti Madhur,Harpreet Kour

doi:10.18231/j.ijcap.2019.060

Abstract

Objective: To find association between junk food, obesity and Lung Function Test in medical students of age group 18 to 25 years. Materials and Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted in Dept. of Physiology of Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belagavi for the period of two months. After obtaining institutional ethical clearance and informed consent, total of 270 medical students between the age group of 18-25 were enrolled. Obesity was evaluated by BMI, Waist Hip Ratio & skinfold thickness. PEFR was measured using the electronic spirometer, model-RMS Helios-702. Junk food consumption was evaluated by 24hr dietary recall method. Results and Conclusion: The main results of our study showed that there was significant increase in BMI with increasing junk food consumption. The obese subjects had lower Peak Expiratory Flow Rate. (p

Highlights

One of the most challenging public health problems of 21st century both in developed and developing countries is obesity
There was significant relationship found between junk food consumption and body fat %
Increased levels of BMI were associated with increased consumption of junk food

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Introduction

One of the most challenging public health problems of 21st century both in developed and developing countries is obesity. The prevalence of the obesity is escalating at an alarming rate around the world. It imposes a substantial burden at individual, familial and societal level and causes a great negative impact on financial commitments. 1. The reports from World Health Organization (WHO) have testified that the prevalence of obesity has doubled globally since last three decades. 3. Junk food is defined as pre-prepared or packaged food mixed with chemical additives and has very less nutritional value. Junk food is defined as pre-prepared or packaged food mixed with chemical additives and has very less nutritional value It is basically low-priced and high carciogenic sustenance’s. The consumption of these types of junk food is becoming a fashion and trend in both developed and developing countries. This has become more evident by looking at increased number of junk food restaurant over last two decades. 4

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