Volume : 13, Issue : 04, April – 2026
Title:
SOCIOECONOMIC AND LIFESTYLE CORRELATES OF OBESITY: AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY ON JUNK FOOD CONSUMPTION IN ANDHRA PRADESH
Authors :
Satheesh S Gottipati, Shaik Aneesa, Vutla Govardhani, Chalamcharla Sai Vamsi, Marpu Tejaswini
Abstract :
Background: Obesity has become a worldwide health crisis and India holds the position of the third most obese country. The trend is primarily driven by people who eat junk food which contains high calories but lacks essential nutrients. The study investigated how junk food consumption affects obesity rates across Andhra Pradesh India. This study will examine how different demographic groups in Guntur consume food while assessing risk factors and health effects of obesity and studying how cultural, urban development, and economic status elements shape food selection.
Materials and Methods: Structured questionnaires were used to conduct a cross-sectional observational study which collected data about participants food habits and physical activity and demographic details. The survey was distributed online and offline to ensure inclusivity. The researchers used one-way ANOVA to analyze data which helped them find significant statistical associations. Data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA to identify statistically significant relationships.
Results: The ANOVA analysis showed that people who ate junk food frequently had higher body mass index levels because of their eating habits. The study found that most participants belonged to the age group of 20 years and younger while they showed moderate levels of physical activity. The most common pattern of junk food consumption occurred when people ate junk food seven times each week 45.85 of participants reported this pattern while 50.55 of people experienced cravings multiple times throughout the week. The majority of participants (51.75%) stated that they followed a balanced diet while 42.55% of participants reported sleeping for 7 to 8 hours.
Conclusion: People who eat junk food on a regular basis face higher risks of developing obesity and increasing weight. The research findings highlight the immediate necessity to encourage healthy eating patterns among young people to reduce the escalating obesity problem in India.
Keywords:
Obesity, World Health Organization, Ultra-Processed Foods, Urbanization, Healthcare System, Junk Food Consumption, Dietary Education, Appetite Regulation.
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press Satheesh S Gottipati et al., Socioeconomic And Lifestyle Correlates Of Obesity: An Observational Study On Junk Food Consumption In Andhra Pradesh., Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2026; 13(04).
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