Fast Food and Society

Introduction The fast food industry started out as an experiment and is now taking over society at an unstoppable pace to meet the unhealthy want of society; therefore, affecting the health, mental and physical, of the people and reflecting in the economy.

Summary Research Topic Summary WHAT IS JUNK FOOD? WHAT JUNK FOOD CONTAINS? SOME FACTS OF JUNK FOOD Fast food is popular. More prone to diseases. Mental and physical harm.. EFFECTS OF JUNK FOOD

WHAT IS JUNK FOOD? Junk food is an informal term applied to some foods that are perceived to have little or no nutritional value (i.e. containing "empty calories"), or to products with nutritional value but which also have ingredients considered unhealthy when regularly eaten, or to those considered unhealthy to consume at all. The term was coined by Michael Jacobson, director of the Center for Science in the Public Interest, in 1972 .

WHAT JUNK FOOD CONTAINS? Saturated fat, sugar & salt. little or no fruit, vegetables, or dietary fiber. Common junk foods include salted snack foods (chips, crisps), candy, gum, most sweet desserts, fried fast food and carbonated beverages (sodas) as well as alcoholic beverages.

SOME FACTS OF JUNK FOOD Junk foods are known for the high amount of sugar present in them.. The amount of minerals and vitamins is less in junk foods, while it is loaded with calories.

Food items such as chips, cookies, candy bars, muffins, fried foods, etc., contain high amounts of hydrogenated oils and fats. The trans fats or hydrogenated oils present in these foods do not serve any purpose in the nourishment of the body.

Key Facts Childhood obesity is likely to be carried over into adulthood. High-calorie foods can cause addiction.

More Key Facts The average American now consumes about three hamburgers and four orders of French fries every week. Health choice Unhealthy Choice Quarter Pounder without Cheese 410 Calories 19 g fat 730 mg sodium Premium Grilled Chicken Club 570 calories 21g fat 1720 mg sodium

Examples Burger King Healthier Not Healthy WHOPPER JR. without Mayo and Garden Salad 365 calories 12 g fat 1230 mg sodium BK BIG FISH 1000 calories 52 g fat 2040 mg sodium Chick-Fil-A Healthier Not Healthy Chick-Fil-A Chargrilled Chicken Sandwich 270 calories 3.5 g fat 940 mg sodium Chicken Caesar Cool Wrap 480 calories 16 g fat 1640 mg sodium

EFFECTS OF JUNK FOOD Junk food does not contain vitamins and minerals and much of the nutrients seen in properly cooked food and in raw food so, it makes the person having such food very prone to illnesses .

To have good health & avoid ill effects have nutritious food

Summary Introduction Research Topic Summary WHAT IS JUNK FOOD? WHAT JUNK FOOD CONTAINS? SOME FACTS OF JUNK FOOD Fast food is popular. More prone to diseases. Mental and physical harm

In conclusion That healthy meals are better for the body and mind. Let us try to avoid quick meals that are destroying the health of the body.

Thank you for your listening to me With greetings: Duaa Salman Al Gargoosh

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