Age 12-17: Average weekly frequency of fast food consumption

Definition

Average number of times per week adolescents (12-17 years) reported consuming fast food. Data were collected from Global School-based Student Health Surveys.

Relevance

Adolescence is a formative time period of increasing independence where personal dietary habits and preferences are formed that may persist into adulthood. Fast food typically has more calories and fewer nutrients than foods cooked at the home. Excessive consumption of fast food may increase the risk of overweight and obesity.