Urbanization and Changing Dietary Habits

Authors

  • Rosnita Mohd Amin Centre for Environmental Health and Safety Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kampus Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Nur Ain Shohaime Centre for Environmental Health and Safety Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kampus Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Noruzana Rozaiman Centre for Environmental Health and Safety Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kampus Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Muhaini Mohmad Centre for Environmental Health and Safety Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kampus Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Md Tarmizi Tami Sha Centre for Environmental Health and Safety Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kampus Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Mohd Shuib Mohd Hassan Centre for Environmental Health and Safety Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kampus Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Noor Haziqah Kamaludin Centre for Environmental Health and Safety Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kampus Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Farah Ayuni Shafie Centre for Environmental Health and Safety Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kampus Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

Keywords:

fast food, food additives, preservation, food hygiene, non-communicable diseases

Abstract

With the rising rate of urbanization, Malaysians' opportunities to dine out have substantially expanded. Over the past several
years, there has been a steady growth in the demand for multinational fast-food companies due to the global spread of fastfood marketing. Today, the fast-food sector has adapted to Malaysian dietary needs and has become a major phenomenon in the country. Changes in dietary patterns, such as food choices, are known to be linked to changes in health status and may increase the number of chronic illnesses. Thus, a rapid increase in urbanization brings about a change in economic status, resulting in significant changes in lifestyle, including food habits and diseases

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Published

22-07-2023

How to Cite

Mohd Amin, R. ., Shohaime, N. A. ., Rozaiman, N. ., Mohmad, M. ., Tami Sha, M. T. ., Mohd Hassan, M. S. ., Kamaludin, N. H. ., & Shafie, F. A. . (2023). Urbanization and Changing Dietary Habits . MAEH Journal of Environmental Health, 5(1), 9–11. Retrieved from http://jurnal.maeh4u.org.my/index.php/home/article/view/52

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1 (2023): MAEH Journal of Environmental Health (MJEH): Urban Environment And Public Health: Assessing Risks And Implementing Solutions Series

Section

Articles