ABSTRACT:
Ultra-processed foods usually contain multiple ingredients that are rarely or never found in a kitchen. Additionally, they frequently contain a lot of ingredients and additives that aren't usually used in home cooking, like artificial colors and Flavors, emulsifiers, sweeteners, and preservatives. Objectives of this study are to assess the Knowledge on Ultra-processed food consumption and its associated health risks among adolescents in urban areas and also to find out the association between knowledge scores with the selected demographical variables. In this study, descriptive survey design was adopted and 30 adolescents were selected. The finding of this study revealed that the majority 24(80%) had moderate knowledge and 6 adolescents (20%) had adequate knowledge regarding ultra processed food and its effects on health. Hence, there is a need of creating awareness about health risk associated with ultra food consumption.
Cite this article:
Jeya Beulah D. Knowledge on Ultra-processed Food Consumption and its Associated Health Risks among Adolescents in Urban Areas. International Journal of Advances in Nursing Management. 2026;14(3):141-4. doi: 10.52711/2454-2652.2026.00029
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Jeya Beulah D. Knowledge on Ultra-processed Food Consumption and its Associated Health Risks among Adolescents in Urban Areas. International Journal of Advances in Nursing Management. 2026;14(3):141-4. doi: 10.52711/2454-2652.2026.00029 Available on: https://ijanm.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2026-14-3-3
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