The Effects of Fast Food Fast food is an easy and affordable option for individuals who are too busy to cook a meal or people who are on the go. It is also a tasty option, but what effects does it have on the human body? Fast food meals are high in calories and fat and, if overconsumed, can lead to serious health issues such as obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. Consumption of fast food should be limited due to the serious health risks it poses. Obesity is the most obvious consequence of overconsumption of fast food. Although obesity can be genetic, it is usually caused by consuming more calories than being used. A person is considered obese when their body mass index is 30 or higher. In recent years, obesity rates in children and adults
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Lack of physical activity and a poor diet are as much factors for heart disease as they are for obesity. Most heart diseases are caused by a buildup of plaque in the walls of arteries. Plaque buildup can be caused by diets high in cholesterol and fats. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for Americans and it can affect men or women. Every year, about 1 in 4 people die from a heart disease (“Heart Disease Facts”). Overconsumption of fast food can lead to heart disease directly or indirectly. Meals from fast food restaurants are high in fats and sodium, which can lead to serious heart diseases. According to the American Heart Association, a diet high in saturated and trans fat can lead to a stroke and a diet high in sodium can lead to high blood pressure. These diseases can lead to a number of other problems. A stroke and high blood pressure can also be caused by being overweight and most other heart diseases are also caused by being overweight or obese. Other heart diseases caused by being overweight include coronary heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Just like obesity, heart disease can be prevented by maintaining a healthy diet and participating in physical activity. Foods high in cholesterol, fats, and sodium should be
Lack of physical activity and a poor diet are as much factors for heart disease as they are for obesity. Most heart diseases are caused by a buildup of plaque in the walls of arteries. Plaque buildup can be caused by diets high in cholesterol and fats. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for Americans and it can affect men or women. Every year, about 1 in 4 people die from a heart disease (“Heart Disease Facts”). Overconsumption of fast food can lead to heart disease directly or indirectly. Meals from fast food restaurants are high in fats and sodium, which can lead to serious heart diseases. According to the American Heart Association, a diet high in saturated and trans fat can lead to a stroke and a diet high in sodium can lead to high blood pressure. These diseases can lead to a number of other problems. A stroke and high blood pressure can also be caused by being overweight and most other heart diseases are also caused by being overweight or obese. Other heart diseases caused by being overweight include coronary heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Just like obesity, heart disease can be prevented by maintaining a healthy diet and participating in physical activity. Foods high in cholesterol, fats, and sodium should be