1. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN FAST FOOD TAKES OVER THE WORLD? Harleen
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2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkscNADhrVU
3. Trends of Fast Food Consumption among Adolescent and Young
Adult Saudi Girls Living in Riyadh Rise in consumption of fast food
amongst Saudi girls (unlike previous generations) Studies
implications of this change amongst their population Conducted in
capital city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in March April 2010
4. Participants Participants Saudi girls aged 13-29 years old
Randomly selected Local schools and universities
5. Methods of Testing Surveys Body Weight & Size measured
(w/ min. clothing, no shoes) Height Measured BMI calculated Dietary
data collected every 24 hours using software Descriptive Food
Questionnaire Data Analysis using software
6. 196 Total participants Demographics
7. Questionnaire Sample
8. Participants nutrient adequacy Participants show a lack in
nutrients
9. Waist Size Portion size effected participants waist
circumference the most when large portions were the norm
10. Participants find nutritional value least of concerns and
assume the nutritional value is acceptable.
11. Consumers are not aware of what they are eating Sedentary
lifestyles + Nutrient Deficient High Energy, Fat, Salt, Sugar Fast
Food = higher risk of Type 2 Diabetes & Obesity Do not have
strong regulatory organizations Or Nutrient Information Major
Points
12. Young Women foregoing cooking skills and quality food Fast
food restaurants socially acceptable for women Future studies could
be improved by lengthening study times by ten year increments Major
Points continued
13. In the future due to the globalization of fast food the US
will not be the only nation known for our poor health choices.
Americans can use this study to better understand how we as a
nation got to where we are at & to stay aware & prepare
nutrient rich meals for ourselves. #Areminder
