To: Ms.
Rumaisa Nasim Jumana o Other chronic health conditions
From: Shindid Tamim Shurja NSU ID: 2211127030 Section: 13 Mental health impacts
Assignment: Sample Outline o Increased stress, anxiety, and depression
Date: March 20, 2025 o Exacerbation of existing mental health issues
o Vicious cycle of poor nutrition and mental health
English 105: Sample Outline Part 1 Academic performance impacts
Topic: Negative impact of junk food on undergraduate students o Reduced energy levels
Outline of Introduction and Background section o Impaired concentration and cognitive function
What is junk food o Lower academic achievement
o Definitions Causes of junk food consumption
o Characteristics (high sugar, salt, unhealthy fats, low o Tight schedules and lack of time
nutritional value)
o Financial constraints
o Common examples (chips, burgers, pizza, soft drinks)
o Limited cooking facilities and skills
Prevalence among undergraduate students
o Peer influence and social norms
o Convenience and affordability
Long-term consequences
o Influence of campus environment (fast food outlets,
vending machines) o Persistence of unhealthy habits into adulthood
o Academic and social pressures o Chronic health conditions
Physical health impacts o Reduced quality of life
o Obesity Cultural and environmental factors
o Cardiovascular diseases o Influence of marketing and advertising
o Type 2 diabetes o Availability of healthy vs. unhealthy options
o Role of educational institutions in promoting healthy 20% stated they consume junk food daily.
eating
A majority of students consume junk food 1–2 times a week,
Research gaps indicating moderate consumption.
o Limited focus on undergraduate students A notable portion (20%) consumes junk food daily, suggesting
varied eating habits among students.
o Need for comprehensive analysis of physical, mental, and
academic impacts Q2. What type of junk food do you consume most often?
o Importance of tailored interventions (a) Fast food (e.g., burgers, fries, pizza).
(b) Snacks (e.g., chips, cookies, candy).
Relevance of the study (c) Sugary drinks (e.g., soda, energy drinks).
(d) Processed foods (e.g., instant noodles, frozen meals).
o Growing prevalence of junk food consumption
56% of students reported consuming fast food most often.
o Urgent need for effective interventions
52% preferred snacks.
o Potential to inform individual, institutional, and policy-
level actions The data highlights diverse junk food consumption habits,
with fast food and snacks being the most popular choices.
The prevalence of these preferences may reflect
English 105: Sample Outline Part 2 the availability and convenience of such food options in their
Topic: Negative Effects of Junk Food on Undergraduate Students daily lives.
Outline of Data Presentation and Analysis Section Q3. What is the main reason you choose junk food over healthier
options?
(Survey Results - Sample Size 25)
(a) Convenience.
Q1. How often do you consume junk food? (b) Cost.
(c) Taste preference.
(a) Daily.
(d) Lack of healthier options available.
(b) 3–5 times a week.
(c) 1–2 times a week. 76% said taste preference.
(d) Rarely or never.
12% reported convenience & lack of healthier options available
52% of respondents reported consuming junk food 1–2 times a each.
week.
The primary reason for students choosing junk food is taste Junk food mostly provides a short burst of energy followed by
preference. tiredness.
Convenience and the perceived lack of healthier options also It also makes many people feel lazy.
play a role, though to a lesser extent.
Q6. Do you feel that eating junk food increases your stress, anxiety, or
Q4. Have you noticed any weight gain or physical health issues related depression?
to junk food?
(A) Yes, significantly
(a) Yes, Significant weight gain.
(b) Yes, Minor weight gain. (B) Yes, slightly
(c) No weight gain, but other health issues (e.g., fatigue, acne). (C) No effect
(d) No noticeable impact.
(D) It actually reduces my stress
36% reported significant weight gain.
40% said junk food makes them slightly more stressed.
24% reported minor weight gain & no weight gain but
experienced other health issues each. 36% said it doesn’t change how they feel.
A substantial portion (36%) experienced significant weight gain. Junk food mostly makes people a little more stressed.
A combined 48% reported either minor weight gain or other Many people don’t feel any different after eating it.
health issues, suggesting a considerable overall impact.
Q7. How does junk food consumption affect your ability to
Q5. How does junk food affect your energy levels and physical concentrate and focus on studies?
activity?
(A) Greatly reduces my focus
(A) Makes me feel sluggish and less active
(B) Slightly reduces my focus
(B) Gives me a short energy boost but leaves me tired later
(C) No effect
(C) No noticeable effect
(D) Improves my focus
(D) Improves my energy levels
48% said junk food doesn’t change their focus.
44% said junk food gives them a quick energy boost but they
36% said it makes it slightly harder to focus.
get tired later.
For most students, junk food doesn’t change how well they can
32% feel slow and less active after eating junk food.
focus.
For many others, it makes it harder to focus a little bit. Q10. Are you aware of the long-term health risks of eating junk food?
Q8. Do you think eating junk food has affected your academic (A) Yes, very aware
performance (e.g., grades)?
(B) Somewhat aware
(A) Yes, negatively
(C) Not very aware
(B) Yes, positively
(D) Not aware at all
(C) No effect
52% said they know a lot about the risks.
(D) I’m not sure
24% know a little bit.
48% said junk food hasn’t changed their grades.
Most students are aware of the long-term risks of eating junk
28% aren’t sure if junk food has changed their grades. food, with many being very aware.
Most students don’t think junk food affects their grades. However, a significant number still have limited knowledge about
the potential health problems.
Some think it makes their grades worse, but surprisingly, some
think it makes them better. Q11. Do you skip meals or have irregular eating habits due to
consuming junk food?
Q9. Do you experience fatigue or lack of sleep after eating junk food
regularly? (A) Yes, often
(A) Yes, often B) Yes, sometimes
(B) Yes, sometimes C) Rarely
(C) Rarely D) Never.
(D) Never. 36% stated this happens sometimes.
40% said they sometimes feel tired after eating junk food. 32% reported they often skip meals or have irregular eating
habits.
28% said they rarely feel tired.
Junk food consumption can lead to disrupted eating patterns for
Many students feel tired sometimes or often after eating junk many students.
food.
This suggests that junk food can affect how tired people feel and
how well they sleep.
A notable percentage experiences this issue often or sometimes,
underscoring the potential negative impact on maintaining regular
and healthy meal schedules.
