[Table/Fig-4]:
Association of various risk factors with consumption of fast foods among participants
| Characteristics | Consumes (%) | Do not consume (%) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | |||
| 12 years | 49(98) | 1(2) | 50 |
| 13 years | 91(96.8) | 3(3.2) | 94 |
| 14 years | 117(96.7) | 4(3.3) | 121 |
| ≥15 years | 35(100) | 0(0) | 35 |
| χ2=1.33, p=0.721 | |||
| Type of diet | |||
| Vegetarian | 151(96.2) | 6(3.8) | 157 |
| Non vegetarian | 141(98.6) | 2(1.4) | 143 |
| χ2=1.693, p=0.193 | |||
| Parental consumption of fast foods (n=155) | |||
| Yes | 109(97.3) | 3(2.7) | 112 |
| No | 38(88.4) | 5(11.6) | 43 |
| χ2=5.08, p=0.024 | |||
| Awareness of health hazards | |||
| Yes | 179(96.2) | 7(3.8) | 186 |
| No | 113(99.1) | 1(0.9) | 114 |
| χ2=2.268, p=0.132 | |||
| Total | 292 | 8 | 300 |