The Effects of Fast Food on
public health
Group 6
Members:Magat, Isha Faye
Maneze, Isabella Clara G.
Marasigan, Ashley Nicole
Novida, Anne Francheska
Velasco, Rein Dianne
Pangilinan, Isaah
Sanjorjo, Paul Vincent
Figure 1
Figure 1 shows the frequency of fast
food consumption among 33 SHS
students from NU Clark.
The graph reveals a significant reliance
on fast food among surveyed students,
with over half (54.5%) consuming these
meals a few times a week. This frequent
intake highlights a notable dependence
on quick-service options. Meanwhile,
27.3% of respondents rarely eat fast
food. However, a smaller portion of
respondents reported that 6.1%
consume fast food daily and 12% have it
once a week.
Figure 2
The chart shows the primary reasons for consuming
fast food, based on survey responses from 33 NU
Clark students.
As can be seen from the figure, convenience and
taste or flavor are the most influential factors, with
30.3% of respondents identifying these aspects as
equally important. This finding suggests that many
students are drawn to fast food not only for its
convenience but also for its wide variety of
appetizing flavors. Affordability follows closely,
noted by 27.3% of respondents as a primary factor
for consuming fast food. In contrast, only 12.1% of
students cited peer pressure as a reason,
indicating that individual preferences for
convenience, taste, and cost had a greater
influence than social considerations.
Figure 3
Figure 3 illustrates the effects of fast food
consumption on students' academic performance,
highlighting how dietary choices can influence
educational outcomes
The responses indicate that a large majority
(75.8%) of respondents report that fast food
consumption does not affect student’s academic
performance, suggesting that they believe fast
food neither hinders nor enhances their studies. In
contrast, 24.2% of students indicated feeling more
energized and believed fast food helps them focus
on schoolwork. Notably, none of the participants
indicated that fast food negatively affects their
academic performance.
Figure 4 & 5
Table 4 provides insight into students’ perceptions of the
impact fast food has on health, while table 5 shows its
negative effects on health.
Table 4 reveals that 39.4% of respondents recognize the
negative health impact of consuming fast food. While an
additional 15.2% acknowledge it has some positive
impact. However, a considerable 33.3% of respondents
are uncertain how fast food affects their health. while
12.1% claim that fast food does not affect their health.
Further examining the specific health issues linked to
fast food, Figure 5 shows that most respondents (51.5%)
believe the primary perceived downside of fast food is
weight gain. Poor nutrition follows closely at 36.4%,
underscoring concerns about fast food’s lack of essential
nutrients. Meanwhile, 6.1% associate it with digestive
issues or increased energy levels, which may reflect
varied individual responses to fast food.
Figure 6
Figure 6 illustrates students' awareness of
public health campaigns that highlight the risks
of fast food consumption.
As indicated by the figure, the majority (66.7%) of the
respondents are somewhat aware, while 30.3% are
fully aware. Notably, none of the respondents selected
“not very aware” and “not aware at all”, indicating that
all 33 respondents surveyed possess at least some
level of awareness about these public health
campaigns.
Figure 7
Figure 7 highlights the various opinions of SHS
students on the strategies that might encourage
healthier eating habits.
The chart indicates that the most favored solution
is nutritional educational programs with 39.4% of
respondents selecting this choice. This suggests
that students likely see that education plays a key
role in promoting healthy eating habits or balanced
eating. Followed by 30.3% of respondents who
chose all of the above, indicating a wider support
for multiple approaches to healthier eating.
Meanwhile, 24.2% of the respondents believe that
offering healthier meal options in the school
cafeteria would enhance eating patterns.
Thank you
Group 6
