What are the negative effects of fast foods?

Fast foods, chips, chocolates, and candies -- these are examples of junk foods. These foods are greatly enjoyed by everyone, but most people don’t look into its true nature and what it does to the body. We simply give in to our cravings and indulge ourselves to these foods. Whenever we are hungry, we often think of eating something that is delicious and readily available anywhere and we opt to eat junk foods, without thinking of its possible effects to us. Junk foods, foods which are quick and easy to prepare and easily obtained anywhere, have both good and bad effects to the body. The word ‘junk’ in junk foods may sound harmful, but they are not really evil-incarnated foods. Junk foods, such as burgers, pasta, and the like are good sources of energy. These foods are rich in carbohydrates which are needed by the body. Carbohydrates are food substances that consist of a single sugar molecule or of multiples of them in various forms. They provide the body with energy. Also, junk foods contain fats, and these are essential to the body. The kinds of fats found in junk foods are saturated and unsaturated fats. Saturated fats are found in animal products and in palm and coconut oils, while unsaturated fats are found in plant products, and junk foods both have these two kinds of fats. Essential fatty acids are also found in junk foods, which are required in the diet. Carbohydrates and fats supply calories and are called “energy nutrients”. These are the body’s sources of fuel, and all these can be found in junk foods.

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You know junk food isn’t good for you, but it’s hard to avoid because food companies have mastered the perfect taste sensation, largely a blend of salt, sugar and fat, to keep you coming back for more. By definition, junk food is food with minimal essential nutrients and a lot of fat, sugar and salt, such as potato chips, candy and soda. Enjoying a handful of potato chips now and then isn’t going to break your diet, but overindulging in junk food can have negative physical and emotional consequences.


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Disadvantages of Fast Food

Usually, fast food is higher in soya, fat, sugar, oil, fried meat, salt, cheese, mayonnaise and obviously calories. The greatest disadvantage of fast food is the adverse effect that it has on one's health. It is a fact that fast food is more unhealthy than home-cooked meals, as it contains higher amounts of unwanted nutrients like salt, fat and various types of additives (artificial chemicals). It may contain harmful bacteria too. Frying destroys most of the essential nutrients from the food. Very small amounts of vegetables and fruits are normally present in fast food. Moreover, 'serving larger portions' when most people don't need extra portions has led to several health problems. We require a small amount of salt to maintain the health of the cells and tissues. Fast food being rich in salt, adversely affects the heart health and the overall health of an individual. Such type of food is an important contributor to obesity in the American population. Obesity is on the rise, and a direct link is being cited between fast food and obesity in children.


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Fast foods are loaded with fat and calories. Ordering without restraint will have negative effects on your weight as you routinely take in more calories than you can expend. Hamburgers with multiple beef patties, cheese, bacon and mayonnaise may exceed the 65 milligrams fat limit recommended by the USDA for the whole day.The Office of the Surgeon General reports that obesity increases the risk for potentially fatal heart disease, diabetes and some cancers, as well as sleep apnea and asthma. Health problems such as arthritis and pregnancy complications are also more likely in obese individuals. The AHA advises maintaining a healthy weight by avoiding deep-fried and jumbo-portion dishes.

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Fast food contains high cholesterol, so it cause a lot of diseases.
If you are not careful in eating, you will get ill easily, when you get older.
Especially, it causes obesity of young and adolescent nowadays.
We should avoid eating or eat it when you hasty or necessary to eat it.
You may not notice the bad effects of fast food right now, you can see statistics of
the disease from fast food.
In order to be health, keep taking care of yourself by avoiding fast food.

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Fast food, it’s another word for an unhealthy meal. It’s convenient, quick and cheap and no preparation is needed. It’s the reason why many adults and children settle for this option of eating, but it’s also the reason why many of us are so unhealthy. Fast food includes burgers, pizzas, fries, chips, noodles and pasta, and fish. These food have been processed and refined in such a way that they loss most of the key nutrients and they are zero in fiber as well as they have poor water content.

  Problems caused by Fast Food: Fast food are poor on digestive tract because to digest food in mouth and stomach we need enzymes and fast food does not have them when food is absorbed by the intestine it again needs enzymatic activity and lastly when it is in large intestine it needs fiber and water to excrete but they don't have such nutrients.

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Obesity is associated with every type of junk food. The main reason is the absence of fiber, high amount of high-fat calories and low quality cholesterol. Which may cause obesity as well as increase risks of heart diseases. Many studies suggest that frequent consumption of soft drinks and other junk food is strongly related with children obesity. Soda drinks which are high in sugar and other calories is low in nutrition and this has been a proved fact that it causes obesity. Though soft drinks companies do not agree with it and say that their are multitude of facts that cause obesity and drinking soda is not the only reason behind it but comparative studies between kids who drink soda in schools and those who do not drink proved that soft drink consumption is increasing obesity in young boys and girls.


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Fast food costs relatively little and tastes good,
but the negative effects on physical health last much longer than these immediate concerns.
With the high-calorie meals come more fat, cholesterol, salt and sugar
-- and therefore fewer vitamins, minerals and other nutrients
-- than in healthier foods.
The USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans reports
that these eating habits create nutritional deficiencies along with weight gain.
The health problems that stem from overweight and obesity alone can severely limit lifestyles and shorten life spans.

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Fast food costs relatively little and tastes good,
but the negative effects on physical health last much longer than these immediate concerns.
With the high-calorie meals come more fat, cholesterol, salt
and sugar and therefore fewer vitamins, minerals and other nutrients than in healthier foods.
These eating habits create nutritional deficiencies along with weight gain.
The health problems that stem from overweight
and obesity alone can severely limit lifestyles and shorten life spans.

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Fast food is high in calories and sugar that contribute to increased-weight gain. Even small amount of fast food can increase your calorie intake considerably. Fast foods also replace healthy eating habits, People who consume fast foods are less likely to eat fruits, vegetables, milk etc. This change in eating habits can easily lead to obesity.A well-balanced food contains all essential elements which are necessary for human development. Whereas fast food does not have all these elements, this type of food contains some elements in high quantity while others are absent. So, fast food does not fulfill all needs of body and sometime causes disorder.

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Many factors come into play when it comes to fast food risks and a high calorie count is on the top of the list. A double Whopper has 1,020 calories, a whopping number considering that the American Heart Association a moderately active adult should have between 1,800 and 2,400 calories a day.


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Fast foods contain high amounts of cholesterol and salt, two nutrients that contribute to cardiovascular health problems. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report a direct link between sodium intake and negative effects on blood pressure, and note that Americans consume most of their sodium in processed and restaurant foods. Fast foods are loaded with fat and calories. Ordering without restraint will have negative effects on your weight as you routinely take in more calories than you can expend. Hamburgers with multiple beef patties, cheese, bacon and mayonnaise may exceed the 65 milligrams fat limit recommended by the USDA for the whole day.

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Fast food is very popular because it is convenient, not expensive, easy to purchase, requires little or no preparation, and is appetizing. Probably you do know that fast food is not a healthy food, but do you know why?
Here are some reasons why fast food is bad for your health
1. Fast food contains more calories.
Fast food is loaded with calories. Do you know that fast food meals usually contain about 1,000 Calories for just one meal? Getting so many unnecessary extra calories in a single meal almost ensures that you will be overweight, especially if you do it on a regular basis.
2. Fast food contains more unhealthy fat.
Fast food contains Tran fat which is the worst type of fat. We do not need to eat Trans fat, even in tiny amounts. Because it increases the risk of heart disease.
3. Fast foods are high in sodium.
Salt makes cheap food taste better, but too much salt is bad for you. You can reach your daily sodium intake (2,300 milligrams) in just one meal. It is recommended to consume less than 2,300 milligrams of sodium per day.


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Fast foods contain high amounts of cholesterol and salt, two nutrients that contribute to cardiovascular health problems. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report a direct link between sodium intake and negative effects on blood pressure, and note that Americans consume most of their sodium in processed and restaurant foods.      


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