CAUSE OF THE OVERCONSUMPTION OF JUNK FOODS AMONG

STUDENTS AND ITS EFFECTS ON THE OVERALL HEALTH AND

PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN CASA DEL NIÑO
MONTESSORI SCHOOL

By:

Jayven Marty C. Santos

Liam Rex Rivera

Marl Clarance Obispo

Gian Carlo F. Abobo

March 2024
 APPROVAL SHEET

To fulfill one of the needs of the Science Investigatory Research 1, this research titled

“CAUSE OF THE OVERCONSUMPTION OF JUNK FOODS AMONG STUDENTS

AND ITS EFFECTS ON THE OVERALL HEALTH AND PERFORMANCE OF

STUDENTS IN CASA DEL NIÑO MONTESSORI SCHOOL” was constructed and

presented by a team of researchers from a class of Grade 9 Fortitude students, which

consists of:

Jayven Marty C. Santos

Liam Rex Rivera

Marl Clarance Obispo

Gian Carlo F. Abobo

Acknowledged as a prerequisite for Science Investigatory I and Advanced Statistics, on

behalf of Casa Del Niño Montessori School of Roxas Isabela Inc., with a grade of

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As the researchers, we sincerely thank everyone for their support in any capacity that

allowed us to successfully complete the study. We wish to express our profound gratitude to the

following:

Tr. Schievvie Mae R. Abanilla, Our subject teacher for Science Investigatory Project 1,

for being able to listen to our worries and for showing consideration as we conducted our project.

Tr. Emard Maun, our class adviser, for always being able to answer our concerns as

well as being able to keep up with us.

Our groupmates, with all of our efforts combined along with a strong desire to do our

best. for making the effort to assist and collaborate as much as they could. We completed our

research

To our principal, Dir. Nelson M. Caranguian, for permitting us to distribute the

questionnaires that were necessary to complete our study report and for giving us feedback and

tips on how to further improve our research paper

Above all, to our Almighty God, for leading us when we first selected on the topic. for

providing us with security while we acquired everything that was required to make the soap.

Finally, for sticking with us during their difficult time doing this study.

Lastly, we wish to express our gratitude to everyone who has contributed to our

achievement and give God the glory.

Sincerely, Jayven Santos, Liam Rivera, Clarance Obispo, and Gian Abobo
 DEDICATION

As researchers, we wish to dedicate this study to our loved ones, particularly our parents, who

have helped and supported us throughout the creation and completion of this study.

To our fellow classmates and researchers, we hope that they can learn many things from this

study. We wish for our fellow researchers and students to use this study to find ways to improve

their overall health and performance.

To our teachers who imparted their expertise to us provided us with directions and assistance in

completing the study, each in their own way.

Above all, the Almighty God, for guiding us throughout the creation and completion of this

study while giving us the strength to complete this study.

Sincerely, Jayven Santos, Liam Rivera, Clarance Obispo, and Gian Abobo
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page

Title Page…………………………………………………………………………….. 1

Approval Sheet………………………………………………………………………. 2

Acknowledgement…………………………………………………………………… 3

Dedication……………………………………………………………………………. 4

Table of Contents……………………………………………………………………... 5

Abstract……………………………………………………………………………....... 8

I. INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………………………

Background of the Study……………………………………………………10

Statement of the Problem……………………………………………………15

Objective of the Study……………………………………………………….15

Significance of the Study…………………………………………………….16

Scope and Delimitation of the Study………………………………………...17

Definition of Terms………………………………………………………….17
 II. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Review of Related Literature……………………………………….………...18

Conceptual Framework……………………………………………………….23

Assumption……………………………………………………………………23

III. METHODOLOGY

Research Design………………………………………………………………24

Sampling…………………..…………………………………………………..24

Data Collection…………….………………………………………………….24

Data Analysis…………………………………………………………………24

Statistical Tools……………………………………………………………….25

IV. QUESTIONNAIRE

Questionnaire a (cause)………………………..………………………………26

Questionnaire b (effects)…………….….……………………………………..27

V. PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

 Introduction………………………..…………………………………….……..28

Table 1(cause)………………………..…………………………………………29

Table 1(effect)………………………..…………………………………….…...30

Sop 1…………………...…………….….…………………………….………..31

Sop 2…………………...…………….….…………………………….………..31

Sop 3…………………...…………….….……………………………….……..32

Sop 4…………………...…………….….……………………………….……..32

VI.SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS , AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary…………………………………………….…………………………33

Conclusions…………………………………………….……………………....33

Recommendations……...…………………..……….….……………………....34

VII.APPENDICES

Appendices…………………………………………….…………………….…35
 ABSTRACT

Title : CAUSE OF THE OVERCONSUMPTION OF JUNK

FOODS AMONG STUDENTS AND ITS EFFECTS ON
THE OVERALL HEALTH AND PERFORMANCE OF
STUDENTS IN CASA DEL NIÑO MONTESSORI

SCHOOL OF ROXAS

Researchers : JAYVEN MARTY C. SANTOS

LIAM REX RIVERA
MARL CLARANCE OBISPO
GIAN CARLO F. ABOBO

Institution : CASA DEL NIÑO MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF ROXAS

ISABELA INC.

Adviser : TR. EMARD MAUN

This study analyzes the causes of the overconsumption of junk food among students and its

effects on the student's overall health and performance. To answer these questions, the

researchers surveyed 185 students from higher elementary to senior high school about their

experiences with eating junk food.

The results of this study showed that students showed mostly neutral feelings about the

questions used in the questionnaire but the students disagreed with question no. 2 of

questionnaire b (effects) “I skip meals and instead eat junk food due to it being easier to prepare and

eat.” which rules out students skipping meals and eating junk food instead which could deteriorate their

health and performance.

The results of this study can be used by students to find ways to improve their dietary habits,

improve their overall health and performance, and encourage school vendors to sell healthier foods, and

create more food options for students to have more balanced diets.

To conclude, contrary to the belief of the researchers. The assumed causes of the

overconsumption of junk foods remain neutral to the students and the effects of the

overconsumption of junk foods were not as severe as expected, only being neutral to most

students.