Amr, R. A., Hammouh, F. G., Al-Smadi, A. M., Albandak, G. S., Dababneh, B. F., & Qatatsheh, A. A. (2018). Eating behaviors, sociodemographics, self-perceived health, and weight status among Jordanian university students. Topics in Clinical Nutrition, 33(4), 302-310.?

Fast-food consumption has increased in the past few decades. The main objective of this study was to examine the prevalence and characteristics of fast-food consumption among Jordanian university students. A cross-sectional survey recruited 900 students. The results indicate that the majority of students had 2 or more fast-food meals per week. Those who were male, non- Jordanian, and between 20 and 22 years of age showed significant high fast-food consumption. With the presence of a high prevalence of fast-food consumption and associated factors shown in this study, there is a need to encourage healthy eating habits and to inform students about the negative aspects of fast-food consumption.