Junk Food Consumption and Unhealthy Spending Habits: A Cross-Sectional Study

Jose Swaminathan (), Sudarshan Gnanavendan (), Ramanathan Annamalai (), Yurley Medina-Cárdenas () and Dewar Rico-Bautista ()
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Jose Swaminathan: Vellore Institute of Technology
Sudarshan Gnanavendan: Vellore Institute of Technology
Ramanathan Annamalai: Vellore Institute of Technology
Yurley Medina-Cárdenas: Universidad Francisco de Paula Santander
Dewar Rico-Bautista: Universidad Francisco de Paula Santander

A chapter in Demographic Transitions, Health, and Well-Being, 2025, pp 145-152 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This study investigated the correlation between the consumption of unhealthy food and individuals’ patterns of expenditure on food. A cross-sectional survey was conducted online with 138 participants. The survey collected data on participants’ food consumption habits, expenditure on food, and demographic information. The data was analyzed using the Chi-Square test. The findings of the study indicate a statistically significant correlation between the consumption of un-healthy food and individuals’ expenditure patterns. The correlation was strongest for individuals who reported consuming junk food daily. The findings of the study could be used to help people make healthier food choices and save money on food.

Keywords: Habits; Healthy eating; Junk food; Software to identify ingredients (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-94487-1_12

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