Examining the Relationship Between Fast Food and Obesity: A Systematic Literature Review and Future Agenda

Sarıkaya, Gizem Sultan; Bölükbaş, Rabia; Yazıcıoğlu, İrfan; Demirci, Barış

doi:10.21325/jotags.2021.901

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“…Remarkably, our results confirmed the association between fast food intake and obesity. The link between fast food intake and obesity is supported by numerous previous studies [ 5 ]. During the past few decades, fast food has grown in popularity, and its availability has increased greatly.…”

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“…Therefore, eating fast food increases ingested calories and lowers overall diet quality [ 3 , 4 ]. Fast food intake is linked to a high incidence of various illnesses, including obesity, diabetes, stroke, and colorectal cancer [ 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 ]. Fast food is typically nutrient-poor and energy-dense food, therefore eating it frequently could result in weight gain and higher obesity risk [ 5 ].…”

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“…Fast food intake is linked to a high incidence of various illnesses, including obesity, diabetes, stroke, and colorectal cancer [ 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 ]. Fast food is typically nutrient-poor and energy-dense food, therefore eating it frequently could result in weight gain and higher obesity risk [ 5 ]. Furthermore, a higher incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus and a higher mortality rate from cardiovascular disease and stroke are both related to an increase in fast-food restaurant density [ 6 , 7 ].…”

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Prevalence of Fast Food Intake among a Multi-Ethnic Population of Young Men and Its Connection with Sociodemographic Determinants and Obesity

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Alkhalidy

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Fast food is commonly consumed by young adults. Eating fast food is connected with the risk of obesity and other related diseases. The present study examines the prevalence of fast food intake in a diverse sample of young men. This cross-sectional study included 3600 young men (20–35 years) who resided in Riyadh, KSA. The frequency of fast food intake was assessed using a valid and reliable questionnaire. Weekly and daily intake of fast food were the two outcome variables adopted to assess the intake frequency. Weight and height were measured. Fast food was eaten by 88.8% and 50.1% of participants weekly and daily, respectively. Fast food intake was predicted by the nationality of participants. The highest prevalence of weekly fast food intake (99.7%) was observed among Saudi, Egyptian, and Indian participants, while the lowest rate was observed among Sudanese participants (48.6%). The highest and lowest rates of daily intake were seen among Filipino (83.4%) and Bangladeshi (6.3%) participants. Obesity was another predictor of fast food intake. Obese participants had a significantly higher odds ratio of weekly (OR = 2.89, p = 0.006) and daily (OR = 1.39, p = 0.021) fast food intake than non-overweight/non-obese participants. In conclusion, fast food is frequently consumed by young men in KSA. Our findings link the likelihood of fast food intake to sociodemographic determinants and obesity.

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Prevalence of Fast Food Intake among a Multi-Ethnic Population of Young Men and Its Connection with Sociodemographic Determinants and Obesity

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“…Evidence shows that eating fast-food induces obesity. [ 39 ] fast-food has become highly popular among adults, and its accessibility has greatly risen. High exposure to fast-food leads to eating these foods more frequently.…”

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Prevalence of fast-food intake among a multi-ethnic population of middle-aged men and connection with sociodemographic factors and obesity

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Adults are increasingly eating fast-food, which is connected to adverse health outcomes such as obesity and chronic diseases. This work was carried out to study the prevalence of fast-food intake among a multi-ethnic population of middle-aged men and its connection with sociodemographic factors and obesity. This cross-sectional study enrolled 1800 middle-aged men from Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A valid and reliable questionnaire was used to assess participants fast-food intake frequency. Fast-food was consumed weekly by 87.8% of participants and daily by 45.6% of participants. The nationality of participants was determined as a predictor of fast-food intake. The highest and lowest prevalence of weekly fast-food intake was reported among Turkish (99.6%) and Sudanese (48.3%) participants. The highest and lowest daily intake rates were reported among participants from the Philippines (85.9%) and Bangladesh (10.0%). Another factor predicting fast-food intake was obesity. Obese participants had a significantly higher odds ratio (OR) of weekly (OR = 5.83, P <.001) and daily (OR = 1.93, P <.001) fast-food intake than non-overweight/nonobese participants. Fast-food intake was prevalent among middle-aged men who reside in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Results connect fast-food intake with nationality and obesity.

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Examining the Relationship Between Fast Food and Obesity: A Systematic Literature Review and Future Agenda

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Prevalence of Fast Food Intake among a Multi-Ethnic Population of Young Men and Its Connection with Sociodemographic Determinants and Obesity

Prevalence of Fast Food Intake among a Multi-Ethnic Population of Young Men and Its Connection with Sociodemographic Determinants and Obesity

Prevalence of fast-food intake among a multi-ethnic population of middle-aged men and connection with sociodemographic factors and obesity

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