Saturday, 11 June 2011

HEALTH ISSUES WITH FAST FOOD






The fast food is the shortcut to bring diseases to body. The major health problems caused by fast food are obesity, kidney problems, cancer, under weight problem, malnutrition, sugar,blood pressure,intestinal problems,skin problems and all those you can imagine of. To make out the maximum profit the sellers use the worst and cheapest quality of material for preparing food items.

Our bodies were not created to withstand the continual fueling of junk. You certainly would not put sugar into the gas tank of your personal vehicle, would you? What would happen if you poured a little vegetable oil into the tank? You simply wouldn't do it. So same is with our body we cannot put the wrong fuel in  it otherwise it will stop working and give problem to us only. Once the car gets breakdown we can make it repair easily but if this happens to body it would become very very difficult to bring back body to normal condition. So remember fast food kills. 
The problems due to fast food is a major issue worldwide. It is leading to various health problems such as-

Fat Content

  • Meats with high-fat content, trans- and saturated fats are used in fast food because they are cheaper, and larger portion sizes are becoming more economical for customers.

Lack of Nutrition

  • Fast food does not often contain many food groups, including vegetables, fruits and whole grains. Food is cooked in highly saturated oil, and the oil is reused, creating a breeding ground for bacteria.

Heart Health

  • Most fast foods are fried or contain high levels of grease and oil, increasing the risk for heart disease. Since many have sedentary lifestyles, those who eat high-fat meals gain weight, increasing the workload on their heart.

Food Contamination

  • Many ingredients used in fast-food meals contain contaminants including fecal matter; slaughterhouses are overloaded with animals, increasing the chances of contamination.

Disease

  • Some health issues about fast food include the obesity-related diseases associated with weight gain. Type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, polycystic ovary syndrome, heart disease and dyslipidemia are just some of the ailments associated with fast food and obesity.

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