Assessment of Nutritional Status & Fast Food Trends in College going Tribal Girls of Ambikapur, District Surguja, Chhattisgarh

Alka Jain

Abstract: Fast food is the term given to food that can be prepared and served very quickly. Fast food can also be defined as any food that contributes little or no nutrient value to the diet, but instead provides excess calories and fat. Fast food can be a good way to save time, but it is not the proper way for nutrition. Some of these food that are of little nutritional value and often high in fat, sugar, and calories. Common foods include salted snack foods, gum, candy, sweet desserts, fried fast food, and carbonated beverages. Fast food may include chips, hot pies, pasties, sandwiches, burgers, croissants, kebabs, pizzas, chicken, soups, and salads. It also includes drinks, for instance, milkshakes, and soft drinks.

Keywords: Nutrition, Fast Food, Tribal Girls, Ambikapur, Surguja, Chhattisgarh