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Fast Food Leads to Childhood Obesity
1.0 Introduction to Fast Food When people all over the world are looking for a quick, easy meal to grab on the go, fast food is the common solution. So, what is fast food? Fast food is the term given to food that can be prepared and served very quickly. The term "fast food" was recognized in a dictionary by Merriam Webster in 1951.While any meal with low preparation time can be considered to be fast food, typically the term refers to food sold in a restaurant or store with preheated or precooked ingredients, and served to the customers. With the efficient service, low prices and casual atmosphere, fast food seems like the ideal choice. Fast food restaurants usually have a walk up counter or drive-thru window where you order and pick up your food. Nowadays, fast food restaurants are popular because they serve filling foods that taste good and don’t cost a lot of money. However, fast food is usually cheap because it’s often made with ingredients such as high fat meat, refined grains, and added sugar and fats, instead of nutritious foods such as lean meats, fresh fruits and vegetables. Some of the popular and recognizable fast food outlets are McDonalds, Burger King, Pizza Hut, KFC, Dunkin Donuts and many more. Fast food costs relatively little and tastes good, but the negative effects on physical health last much longer than these immediate concerns. Fast food comes with high-calorie meals come fat, cholesterol, salt and sugar and therefore fewer vitamins, minerals and other nutrients compared to healthier foods. The USDA Dietary Guidelines for American 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. Chubby can be cute, but not healthy of course.
Do you know that childhood obesity is one of the most serious public health challenges of the 21st century?
Fast Food Leads to Childhood Obesity
1.0 Introduction to Fast Food When people all over the world are looking for a quick, easy meal to grab on the go, fast food is the common solution. So, what is fast food? Fast food is the term given to food that can be prepared and served very quickly. The term "fast food" was recognized in a dictionary by Merriam Webster in 1951.While any meal with low preparation time can be considered to be fast food, typically the term refers to food sold in a restaurant or store with preheated or precooked ingredients, and served to the customers. With the efficient service, low prices and casual atmosphere, fast food seems like the ideal choice. Fast food restaurants usually have a walk up counter or drive-thru window where you order and pick up your food. Nowadays, fast food restaurants are popular because they serve filling foods that taste good and don’t cost a lot of money. However, fast food is usually cheap because it’s often made with ingredients such as high fat meat, refined grains, and added sugar and fats, instead of nutritious foods such as lean meats, fresh fruits and vegetables. Some of the popular and recognizable fast food outlets are McDonalds, Burger King, Pizza Hut, KFC, Dunkin Donuts and many more. Fast food costs relatively little and tastes good, but the negative effects on physical health last much longer than these immediate concerns. Fast food comes with high-calorie meals come fat, cholesterol, salt and sugar and therefore fewer vitamins, minerals and other nutrients compared to healthier foods. The USDA Dietary Guidelines for American 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. Chubby can be cute, but not healthy of course.
Do you know that childhood obesity is one of the most serious public health challenges of the 21st century?
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