Impact of Urbanization on Traditional Feeding Practices and Adolescent Obesity Trends in India
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https://doi.org/10.29070/es22ae66Keywords:
Urbanization, Traditional Feeding Practices, Adolescent Obesity, Dietary Changes, India, Nutrition Transition, Public HealthAbstract
This paper explores the impact of urbanization on dietary habits and the rising obesity trends among adolescents in India. The research focusses on how rapid urbanisation has led to a considerable change away from traditional feeding patterns and towards the consumption of fast foods, processed meals, and snacks that are higher in sugar content. This shift has contributed to an increase in the prevalence of obesity among teenagers living in urban areas. The purpose of the study was to get an understanding of the relationship between shifting family dynamics, contemporary lifestyles, and making bad eating choices, which are becoming increasingly common among young people in India.
A technique that was based on reviews was utilised, and secondary data sources such as demographic health surveys, academic publications, and government reports were utilised. This study analysed the ways in which urbanisation effects dietary behaviours, particularly in nuclear households with multiple incomes, where time limitations sometimes contribute to the choice for convenience meals. The study was conducted by synthesising the available literature.
The most important findings demonstrated that the decline of traditional dietary patterns, in conjunction with the influence of the media and advertising, has had a substantial impact on the food choices made by teenagers, which has resulted in negative health consequences from these decisions. In order to encourage traditional meals that are well-balanced, the study places an emphasis on the necessity of public health interventions and educational initiatives that are responsive to cultural norms. The necessity of conserving traditional eating patterns is brought to light by this study, which also urges for more research to be conducted utilising primary data in order to corroborate the findings and investigate regional variances in dietary shifts that are caused by urbanisation.
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