Consumption and Repetition of Fast Food among Female Students of the Health Campus at Jazan University and Their Attitudes towards the Healthy Fast Food Option

Abstract

There has been a growing trend toward fast food consumption in Saudi Ara-bia, especially among students. Although fast foods are high in calories, they are not nutritious. So, the frequent intake or consumption of fast food is asso-ciated with many health problems, such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and other cardiovascular diseases. As fast food consumption significantly increases, obesity and other health conditions become prevalent. This research aims to identify the intake and frequency of fast food meals among the students at the health campus (Jazan University) and its impact on their health. The re-searchers conducted a cross-sectional study at the health campus of Jazan University, Saudi Arabia, to investigate female college students’ consumption and frequency of fast-food meals. Fast food is a common activity among fe-male students at The Health Campus in Jazan, with only 15% of students being overweight or obese. Studies have found that college students consume much fast food, particularly twice a week, and choose lower-fat options to limit their fat intake.