Health Effects of Eating Junk Foods

Junks Consumption

Health Effects of Eating Junk Foods

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I’d firstly like to bring a clarification between Junk Foods and Fast Foods. There has been a lot of mix-up with the two. We need to understand that Junk Foods are different from Fast Foods.
Junk Foods are high caloric foods that provide a lot of fat, cholesterol or sugar, with little or no nutrients; meaning Junk Foods are any foods with low nutritional value. While Fast Foods, on the other hand, are foods that do not require much time for preparation.

The point is, not all Fast Foods are Junk Foods, but almost all Junk Foods are Fast Foods. To facilitate understanding, example of junk foods include candies, carbonated beverages, ice cream, doughnut, etc. Fried egg is an example of a fast food and it isn’t junk, it’s a good meal when eaten with bread.

Junk Foods are usually offered anytime and everywhere at low cost, especially in malls, supermarkets and cinemas. However, keep in mind that those junk foods help you save time and money, at the expense of your health. If not consumed in moderation; they can lead to the following health risks:
- Fatigue and Lack of Energy: Junk Foods contain little amount of proteins, vitamins and minerals
- Obesity: Higher intake of fat and sugar lead to decreased intake of healthy food choices, thus leading to obesity
- Heart Diseases
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Impaired Digestion

It is best to keep the consumption of Junks as low as possible.

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Article By: Immanuel Rottex
Food, Nutrients and Health.