Health & Fast Foods
About 25 percent of all American adults eat fast food daily. In the process, they are consuming numerous calories without regard to specific portion sizes. In some cases, one fast food meal can exceed a person's daily recommended allowance of calories.
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Significance
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Fast food has been known to cause obesity and high cholesterol in children and adults. Fast food is loaded with fat, salt and preservatives and is usually devoid of dietary fiber, according to healthfood-guide.com.
Identification
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Along with hamburgers and french fries, people often drink colas, which are loaded with sugar. Sugar can lead to tooth decay in adults and children. Sugar can also be habit-forming or addictive, which can bring about cravings for fast food and sugary drinks.
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Effects
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Because of an increase in obesity due to fast food, Type 2 diabetes has been rising among children as well as adults. Fast food can also cause problems with high blood pressure because of the high sodium level in these foods.
Warning
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Ultimately, people who continuously eat fast food can develop cardiovascular problems, clogged arteries and even heart disease. This can especially be a potential problem for people over time who eat at fast food restaurants multiple times per week.
Considerations
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Not all fast food is unhealthy. Some fast food restaurants offer alternatives to traditional fast food, which can be healthier choices.
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References
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