Journal of Current Research in Food Science
2025, Vol. 6, Issue 1, Part F
Prevalence and frequency of fast food consumption among university of Zambia students
Author(s): Esther Malama
Abstract: The aim of the study was to investigate the prevalence and frequency of fast food consumption among students at the University of Zambia. The study used quantitative research methodology and a descriptive survey design to collect data from a sample of 210 students. The data was collected via a structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the data through SPSS software (version 20). The results from the study showed a high prevalence of fast food consumption, with 87.6% of the students reporting regular intake, with more females (93.7%) than males (82.5%) reported consuming fast foods. The most preferred food item was fried chicken (24.4%), followed by pizza (16.3%) and French fries (14.6%). The study showed that the main reasons for consumption were availability (53.4%), convenience (48.8%) and affordability (47.1%). From these findings the study recommends a multifaceted approach which includes health promotion campaigns, nutrition education programmes and the provision of affordable health meals by the institution's food vendors.
DOI: 10.22271/foodsci.2025.v6.i1f.231
Pages: 449-454 | Views: 120 | Downloads: 57
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Esther Malama. Prevalence and frequency of fast food consumption among university of Zambia students. J Curr Res Food Sci 2025;6(1):449-454. DOI: 10.22271/foodsci.2025.v6.i1f.231
