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Association Between Junk Food Consumption and Behavioral Outcomes in 10-15-year-old Children: A Cross-sectional
Baba S Markapurapu1, Veena Balakrishnan2, Satyam Martha2
1Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Dr NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India.
International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry
|June 22, 2026
Summary
High junk food consumption is linked to increased behavioral issues in children, including hyperactivity and conduct problems. Further research and nutritional interventions are recommended to address these concerning trends in child behavior.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Nutrition
- Child Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Growing awareness of nutrition's role in well-being.
- Increased incidence of diet-related health problems.
- Emerging concerns about junk food's impact on child behavior.
Purpose of the Study:
- Investigate the association between junk food consumption and behavioral issues.
- Focus on children aged 10-15 years in Rajanagaram, Andhra Pradesh.
- Contribute evidence to the limited research in this area.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional questionnaire-based study.
- Involved 1,500 students aged 10-15 years.
- Utilized dietary questionnaires and the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ).
Main Results:
- 81.6% of children exhibited abnormal behavior scores.
- Hyperactivity (54.78%) and conduct problems (67.02%) were predominant.
- A trend of increased behavioral issues with higher junk food intake was observed, though not statistically significant (p=0.963).
Conclusions:
- High prevalence of behavioral disturbances in children with moderate to severe junk food intake.
- Urgent need for educational and policy-based interventions focusing on nutrition.
- Highlights the importance of addressing dietary habits for child behavioral health.
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