Knowledge And Awareness On The Association Between Physical Inactivity, Junk Food Consumption And Obesity Among Adolescent Population - A Survey Based Analysis

Aim: The aim of the study is for better perception of association between physical inactivity consumption of junk food among middle childhood and adolescent population. Background: Junk foods are empty calories. An empty calorie of lakhs in micronutrients such as vitamins, minerals or amino acids,and fibre but has high energy.Increasing awareness about the risks of junk food consumption during adolescence is an important step for the prevention of lifestyle diseases like obesity. Materials and Methods: A sample size of 100 statistics is analysed with a cross sectional survey taken up on a behaviour data questionnaire for parents and students of middle childhood and adolescents. Data analysis done in SPSS software with statistical test student's unpaired T test results are determined. The data collection was done during April 2020 and the time period of data analysis was April 2020 to May 2020. Result: About 85% of the population are aware about the physical inactivity and consumption of junk food and its harmful effects leading to obesity. Conclusion: The present study highlighted the association between physical inactivity and consumption of junk food leading to obesity. This survey created a basic awareness among the middle childhood and adolescent populations about the harmful effects and related physical inactivity status due to consumption of junk food which in turn leads to obesity