How Does Fast Food Obesity Affect Us?
• Obesity can cause diabetes. Fast foods are directly related to Type 2 Diabetes. • One is at the risk of suffering from heart attacks or strokes. • Children can become obese at an early age. • Obesity makes physical activity difficult. • Fast foods lack in nutrient value. They only add fat, which in turn leads to obesity, a health hazard. • Children are deprived of the essential minerals and development for healthy growth if they take fast foods. They only become obese as they spent more time watching T.V. and having a burger, coke and chips. • Teenagers who are figure conscious also face problems since they gain weight by eating fast foods. They find these foods convenient and tasty. • Fast foods contain a lot of sugar and carbohydrates, which can cause weight gain. • The calorie in-take is higher while consuming fast foods which can upset the dietary restrictions to maintain weight levels. • One’s physical appearance is not so good as one will look fat. One may lose out on the much
