Influence Of Fast Food Center On Family Lifestyle In Umuahia North Local Government Area Adia State

ABSTRACT

This study was carried out in Umuahia North Local Government to asses the influence of fast food centers on family lifestyle. The sample of the study comprises of 1120 families. A validated questionnaire was used to elicit information from the socio-economic characteristics of respond dens, the frequency of intake of food in fast food centers, and the patronage of fast food centers per week. The changes in family lifestyle of the respondent frequenting fast food centers, all these were analyzed statistically the result shows that a greater number of families obtained their meal from home and fast food centers. Fast foods also affect their family income and social life. In recommendation, Government through ministry of women affairs should encourage the various house- holds especially women to bring back to their idea of preparing home -made meals. The pastor that conduct marriage counseling should also emphasized on women preparing good and nutritious meal at home