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@article{185963,
        author = {Dr. Chandraprabha},
        title = {Food Habits and Lifestyle Patterns of Adolescents in Dhanbad: A Study on Dietary Behaviour, Nutritional Awareness, and Health Implications},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {5},
        pages = {3099-3103},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=185963},
        abstract = {Adolescence is a critical period for developing long-term health and lifestyle habits. In the 21st century, globalization and urbanization have significantly influenced dietary behaviour and lifestyle patterns among Indian adolescents, with Dhanbad, a coal-rich and rapidly urbanizing district in Jharkhand, representing a unique blend of traditional and modern influences. This study investigates the food habits, nutritional awareness, lifestyle behaviours, and associated health implications of 200 adolescents from urban and rural areas of Dhanbad. Data were collected through structured questionnaires, BMI measurements, and interviews. The findings reveal a marked preference for fast foods, irregular meal patterns, and increased screen time, especially among urban adolescents, while rural adolescents primarily consume traditional diets but face nutritional deficiencies due to limited dietary diversity. Health concerns, including obesity, anemia, digestive issues, and fatigue, were observed across both groups. The study emphasizes the need for targeted interventions such as nutrition education, balanced diet promotion, and lifestyle modifications to enhance adolescent health and well-being.},
        keywords = {Adolescents, Dhanbad, Food habits, Lifestyle patterns, Nutritional awareness, Fast food, Screen time, Health implications},
        month = {October},
        }