Introduction / Background In 2013, adulterated convenience foods such as lasagne and meatballs containing horsemeat instead of being made from beef were found in food chains in the UK, Ireland, Germany, France, Spain, Sweden, Cyprus, and several other European countries. The products were supplied to the British supermarkets by Tesco...
Abstract The consumption of fast food among people of different age has become one of the most discussed issues. The present study aims at defining the key factors that impact fast food consumption to broaden the perspective of students in New Zealand and local fast food producers and learn more...
Methodology The current study sought to establish the relationship between Hispanic adolescents and fast food consumption. The methodology utilized was quantitative in nature and involved the collection of data on the topic. In addition, the study obtained the demographic characteristics of the participants, their income, and the relationship between their...
Introduction Earlier, the locals of United Arab Emirates (UAE) had the habit of eating nutritious and freshly cooked food in the warmth of their homes. Recent times have witnessed a change in this perception due to changed preferences of the people – especially the younger lot (The United Arab Emirates,...
Introduction The biofuel industry originated from a policy to produce clean energy and lessen the quantity greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere, conserve the environment and stimulate agricultural growth. As a result, the biofuel industry has developed rapidly in the last few years. A section of academics and practitioners has...
Introduction The statistics on child obesity in the United States is alarming. The number of overweight children in most of the states has been on an upward trend despite the increased media campaigns sensitizing the public on this health condition. According to Ogden et al. (483), the percentage of childhood...
Introduction Chickpea is a leguminous crop, which offers good nutrition to people across the world. It is common in Afro-Asian countries where there is a favorable tropical and sub-tropical climate. Moreover, Afro-Asian countries have fertile soils that provide robust nutrients to the chickpea. Chickpea ranks second after soybean as the...
Introduction Food is one of the most important resources and humans need it to survive. Over the millenniums, human civilizations have endeavored to improve their food security. Over the last century, science has been used to improve agricultural practices and therefore increase food production. An important technological advancement that has...
Abstract Over the years, the world has experienced increasing trends in the dominance and problem of childhood obesity characterised by excess body fats as well as body weighing more than the normal mass considering the ages and heights of the individuals. More specifically, the prevalence of childhood obesity cases has...
Abstract Eating disorders are a group of psychological and medical conditions in which abnormal eating habits like overeating or starving are practiced with the aim of controlling body weight and shape. Anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and bulimia nervosa are the three major eating disorders. This article focuses on the...
Abstract This research paper is aimed at examining the relationship between childhood obesity and sustainability. In particular, it is necessary to discuss the various effects of childhood obesity. For instance, one can mention such issues as adverse physical and mental consequences of this problem, increased costs of medical treatment, and...
Introduction Although not easy to admit, it is a fact that a big percentage of the world’s population today likes junk food. Many people have become accustomed to eating foods with high levels of refined sugars, processed grains, and several other unhealthy ingredients (Trice, 2010). Essentially, companies have replaced nature’s...
Introduction Fast food is used to refer to the food that is prepared and served within a short period which is sold in a restaurant or store. Furthermore, for food to be fully classified as fast food, it needs to be prepared using ready-made ingredients and supplied to the consumers...
