A CONSUMPTION HABIT OF STREET FOODS AMONG CHILDREN

Abstract

A consumption habit of street foods among children have become a general habit in all level of socio-economic level in society. Steet foods generally do not fulfill a health standard and have more risk to contain chemical or biological substances.  On the other hand, street food also benefits for children’ nutritions if they choose healthy and proper foods. Therefore, roles of parents and teachers in school is necessary to deliver  correct knowledge about healthy and nutritious street food to their children and students. As a result, children could reduce their habit to consume unhealty street foods and could choose healthy and nutritious street foods.

Keywords: a consumption habit, nutritious, children