Cause and Effect of Eating in Jollibee Corporation in the Health of BSHM Students at Bestlink College of the Philippines

Vol.3, No.1A

Abstract

Most Filipinos have a great fondness for eating habits. Pinoy folks used to cook homemade meals whenever they had time to prepare. However, Filipinos also often have hectic schedules to deal with. 

According to Market Research Firm Cint (Statista July 2, 2021) recent survey, it has revealed that approximately 46% of Filipinos tend to eat at fast food restaurants one to three times on average a week, which is surprisingly much higher compared to the 2% of Filipino people who do not frequently engage in eating in such places at all. 

As a result, several triumphant restaurants increased in branches locally and internationally due to the overwhelming demands of millions of Filipino customers. Nevertheless, there are so many reasons fast food has become prominent. However, on the contrary, health experts are informing people that fast food has some positive outcomes but more damaging and severe effects on Filipino communities. Fast food can cause vitamin deficiencies that may, in turn, help to cause diseases.

This study utilized the descriptive method for collecting information about the cause and effect of eating in Jollibee Corporation on the health of BSHM students. The researcher gathered data using survey questionnaires administered to fifty (50) respondents at Bestlink College of the Philippines via Google Forms.

The survey result shows that the majority of the respondents are Female, and most of the Respondents are 21 to 22 years old. All of them are single, and according to the survey, most of the students who eat fast food had a monthly income of Less than 1000 or more than 1000.

Based on a survey, the students have reasons for eating fast food and how often they do so. One to five (1 to 5) times a month is the highest consumption they have, and some of their reasoning is the craving they can control. Respondents are aware of what might cause them, which is Obesity. Cravings can substitute some other healthier food to help themselves avoid the possible effects of eating fast food. Healthy food can be made by you quickly and inexpensively.

Based on the gathered data and conclusion, the researcher formulated a cause and effect of Jollibee Corporation in health to know their food’s effect on health and what the respondents need to do to control eating fast food.