Contents:
- Medical Video: Why is junk food unhealthy? - Ask Coley - Health Tips for Kids | Educational Videos by Mocomi
- The negative impact of fast food for the body
- 1. Increase blood sugar levels and blood pressure
- 2. Raising respiratory problems
- 3. Make bone and teeth porous
Medical Video: Why is junk food unhealthy? - Ask Coley - Health Tips for Kids | Educational Videos by Mocomi
Fast food is indeed appetizing and very practical. No wonder many people who rely on this one food when hunger strikes. However, do you know what are the negative effects of fast food for the body? Here's the review.
The negative impact of fast food for the body
Before eating too much fast food, it's good to know the various negative effects on your body, namely:
1. Increase blood sugar levels and blood pressure
Fast food is generally high in carbohydrates but very low in fiber. Carbohydrates are very easily digested by the body becoming glucose so that blood sugar will increase.
If this habit is maintained, this condition can later interfere with insulin work. If insulin is not able to work normally then you are at risk of various health problems such as type 2 diabetes and obesity.
In addition, fast food also contains a lot of sodium (salt) and cholesterol. If consumed often can result in increased blood pressure and buildup of plaque in the arteries (atherosclerosis).
2. Raising respiratory problems
Excess calories from fast food can cause uncontrolled weight gain. As a result, you have a body weight above normal which increases the risk of asthma and shortness of breath.
Excess fat in the body can put pressure on the heart and also the lungs. This is generally characterized by tightness when walking, climbing and descending stairs, or while exercising.
In fact, quoted from Healthline, research shows that children who eat fast food three times a week are more at risk of developing asthma.
3. Make bone and teeth porous
Fast food contains a lot of carbohydrates and sugar. Both of these ingredients can increase the level of acidity in your mouth. If the mouth is too acidic, this can break down the enamel (protective layer) of the tooth. When tooth enamel disappears, bacteria can easily settle and puncture your teeth.
In addition, when fast food makes you fatter than you should, you are at high risk of fractures when you fall. Because the bone density will decrease and become more fragile because it is not able to support the burden more than its ability.
