ArticleBMC nutrition2025
Association of sociodemographic factors and television food advertisements with junk food consumption among a sample of adolescents aged 13 to 17 in Magura district, Bangladesh: a cross-sectional survey.
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- Junk Food Consumption Trends, Patterns, and Awareness of Its Health Risks Among University Students in Bangladesh: A Cross-Sectional Study.Health science reports · 2026Article
- Socio-Demographic Determinants of Mothers and Their Relationships With Adolescent Girl Nutritional Status in Urban and Peri-Urban Settings.Inquiry : a journal of medical care organization, provision and financingArticle
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Abstract
objectivesThe aim of this study was to examine the association of sociodemographic factors and television advertisements with junk food consumption among adolescents aged 13 to 17 in Bangladesh.
methodsThis cross-sectional study included 326 adolescent-parent pairs from secondary education establishments at Magura municipal areas of Bangladesh. A validated structured survey questionnaire was utilized. Socio-demographic details, junk consumption frequency and types of information sought from food packages were asked from the adolescents. The outcome of this study was assessed using a single question (≤ 1 time, 2-3 times or > 3 times): How many times a week do you usually eat junk foods? Parents' concerns about the television advertisements for children' food products also assessed. Multinomial logistic regression analysis was applied.
resultsAlmost half of the participated adolescents (48.16%) reported they consumed junk food > 3 times a week. Our study found that adolescent boys [Odds ratio, OR
conclusionSeveral sociodemographic factors, such as adolescent's gender, study class, mother's education and occupation, and parental concerns regarding television advertisements were found to be associated with increased junk food consumption frequency. Policymakers and nutrition experts may use these data to modify food labelling and television commercial rules in order to develop family-oriented interventions to improve diet quality and health indicators.
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