Study of Family Structure and Fast-Food Consumption: Analysing the Impact of Busy Schedules

Abstract

Family structure and fast-food consumption are examined in this paper, with a focus on how time constraints affect diet. Fast food is convenient for families with little time to cook in an era of rising urbanisation and demanding job conditions. The study explores how nuclear, single-parent, and extended families affect fast food consumption. Data was collected from urban and suburban families using surveys and interviews to analyse how time restrictions, dual-income households, and parental responsibilities affect dinner decisions. The data show that stressful family schedules boost fast food consumption, especially in dual-income and single-parent homes. The report warns that fast food consumption can lead to obesity and cardiovascular illness and suggests supporting healthier eating habits through education, meal planning, and work-life balance legislation. The research finds that modern family life requires individual and institutional modifications to promote healthy eating.