Effectiveness of Educational Interventional Package On Practice Regarding Ill Effects of Fast-Food Habits On Health Among Early Adolescent Studying in Selected School at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Introduction: Fast food consumption has become a widespread habit globally, particularly among adolescents, driven by its convenience and palatability.However, the high caloric content, excessive fats, sugars, and salts in these foods contribute to serious health issues.Regular intake of fast food is linked to obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and other metabolic disorders.These health effects are compounded by the low nutritional value of fast foods, which lack essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber.Addressing the ill effects of fast food habits on health, especially among young populations, is crucial for promoting healthier dietary choices and preventing long-term health complications.This study was conducted to assess the impact of an educational intervention package designed to enhance positive practice about the ill effects of fast food consumption amongearly adolescent in a tender heart school in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.By evaluating the effectiveness of this intervention, Materials and Methods:The methodology for this study employed an evaluative approach targeting early adolescent in a selected school in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.Utilizing a pre-experimental single-group pre-test post-test design, the study assessed the effectiveness of an educational intervention package on practice related to the ill effects of fast food habits on health.Early adolescentsstudying in selected schools inLucknow, Uttar Pradesh.A convenience sample of 30 early adolescents was selected.Setting of the study wereSelected School at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Results:The findings revealed substantial increase insights into the effectiveness of an educational intervention on early adolescents' dietary practices regarding the ill effects of fast food.Table 4 highlights a significant improvement in practice scores post-intervention, with a mean increase of 24.28 points and a 24.5% gain, confirmed by a paired t-value of 24.463 and a p-value less than 0.001.This indicates the educational intervention's success in altering dietary behaviors.In contrast, Table 5 examines the relationship between practice scores and socio-demographic variables such as age, gender, and occupation.While most variables showed no significant association with practice scores, a notable exception was 'occupation' (Chi-square = 8.215, p < 0.05), suggesting that the occupational status of parents or guardians significantly influences adolescents' dietary behaviors, indicating that socio-economic factors play a role in shaping these practices.Conclusions:The study concluded that the educational intervention was significantly effective in enhancing the change in behavior of early adolescentabout the health risks associated with fast food consumption.Additionally, there was significant association between post-test practice scores and selected sociodemographic variables, highlighting the broad applicability and effectiveness of the educational intervention across different demographic groups.