Knowing More About Food Of Little Nutritional Value

Fast Food And Health

What kind of nutrients-ingredients leads or contributes this type of meals?

• High amount of protein of animal origin

• additives such as preservatives, colorings and sweeteners which generate habit   to consume this type of food.

• Plenty of simple sugars, saturated fats, cholesterol and sodium.

• Provide low or zero of fibers and vitamins.

• Very high caloric supply per intake.

Examples of foods with excesses of these ingredients:

* Burgers, hot dogs and sandwiches: high amount of fat ,meat, mayonnaise, some cheese and other seasonings in addition to excessive amount of salt.

* French Fries and onion rings: high amount of fats,oils and sodium salt.

* Donuts and bakery in general: high amount of carbohydrates (sugars and flours) and fats.

* Soda or carbonated drinks: abundant amount of sugars

* Sweets: abundant amount of sugars, salt, and fat

* Snacks: high quantity of sodium chloride, colors, flavors, sugars, and fats.

Drawbacks and disadvantages for the health for the frequent consumption of improper diet:

1. Eat all the days or frequently this type of food causes mainly an overfeeding and this happens because only with a menu consisting of french fries, hamburgers and soft drink, covers more than 50% of daily calories needed,
causing weight disorders and obesity as result.

2. Limited development of bone mass, due to low intake of calcium.

3. Cardiovascular Diseases, overweight and hypercholesterolemia due to the high amount of protein of animal origin, saturated fats and cholesterol.

4. Constipation, by the low supply of fiber and uncooked foods such as mixedvegetables and fruits.

5. Cavities, caused by the high rate of simple sugars.

6. Deterioration of health in general, by an imbalance of nutrients.

7. Heavy and slow digestions, due to the fact that the cooking method of the majority of their products is through the frying of fried and breaded, which is made with canola oil or coconut and palm among others, in many cases tends to be re-used.

8. It alters the sense of taste, by the high doses of sodium, preservatives and
flavor enhancers which at the same time are generating increased appetite and habit on to the consumer.


9. Biochemical changes in the brain, such as those generated by the drug. This occurs because of the high amount of sugars and fats, which generated as a result, addiction and hook up to this type of meals.