Photo courtesy of the foundationThe poll showed that 16.3 percent of the students frequently eat fast food and fried food, 53 percent consume snacks and desserts and 16.2 percent drink bubble tea. Further analysis confirmed that children who are classified as obese tended to consume bubble tea, fast food or fried foods often. Regarding the daily three meals, the poll showed 11 percent of students eat breakfast fewer than three days a week. About 31.8 percent of students ate a more balanced dinner, the poll showed. Among students who eat energy gels, the poll showed 5.1 percent consume some more than once a day, and 28.1 percent eat some once a day.

Source: Taipei Times January 04, 2026 17:14 UTC