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Evaluating risk hazards of fast food on young adults
Other Title(s)
تقييم مخاطر المخاطر الوجبات السريعة على الشباب
Joint Authors
Zaki, Nawal Mursi
Ibrahim, Zakariyya Muhyi al-Din
Source
Journal of Association of Arab Universities for Tourism and Hospitality
Issue
Vol. 9, Issue 1 (30 Jun. 2012), pp.111-121, 11 p.
Publisher
Suez Canal University Faculty of Tourism and Hotels
Publication Date
2012-06-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The fast-foods are now widely available in Egypt and are becoming increasingly popular among children and young adults.
So the aim of this study is estimating the actual nutritional value of fast food and its risk hazards on human health.
Moreover, opinions of young adult, towards this food were evaluated, through laboratory estimation of chemical and nutrient content (carbohydrates, fat, protein, fiber, cholesterol and nutritional energy) of fast food.
Questionnaire was distributed on a sample of young adults in Alexandria University.
The results indicate the actual nutritional value of different meals of fast food which covers from 20-40% of recommended dietary allowances (RDA) of protein and 10-19% of energy required for adult male and female .Recommendations contributes in achievement a high quality of fast foods and its safety for human health.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Zaki, Nawal Mursi& Ibrahim, Zakariyya Muhyi al-Din. 2012. Evaluating risk hazards of fast food on young adults. Journal of Association of Arab Universities for Tourism and Hospitality،Vol. 9, no. 1, pp.111-121.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-830565
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Zaki, Nawal Mursi& Ibrahim, Zakariyya Muhyi al-Din. Evaluating risk hazards of fast food on young adults. Journal of Association of Arab Universities for Tourism and Hospitality Vol. 9, no. 1 (Jun. 2012), pp.111-121.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-830565
American Medical Association (AMA)
Zaki, Nawal Mursi& Ibrahim, Zakariyya Muhyi al-Din. Evaluating risk hazards of fast food on young adults. Journal of Association of Arab Universities for Tourism and Hospitality. 2012. Vol. 9, no. 1, pp.111-121.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-830565
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 119-121
Record ID
BIM-830565