PREVALENCE OF JUNK FOOD HABIT AS A RISK FACTOR IN GRAHANI DOSHA IN JAIPUR AND ITS SURROUNDING AREAS: AN EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDY
Journal Title: Journal of Biological and Scientific Opinion - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 3
Abstract
In the modern era of globalization, there has been a major shift in diet pattern, life styles and behavioral pattern that is not suitable for the normal physiology of digestion. Junk food is responsible for rising cases of obesity and Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs). Present study was done to assess the junk food habit as a risk factor in Grahani dosha. A survey study was conducted at National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, India campus and junk food outlets in Jaipur, India. Total 250 subjects were surveyed on the basis of dully prepared survey proforma. Continuous intake of junk food with sedentary and stressful life creates disruption in the status of Agni and Aam formation. An etiological triad like continuous intake of junk food, agni dusti and aam formation have a pivotal importance in the pathogenesis of Grahani dosha. Our findings showed that habit of junk food betokens dependency on such types of alternative food items rather than traditional home made food is hazardous and people should be cognizant of its consequences.
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Nadira , Bal Sevatkar, Pawankumar Godatwar
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