Junk food .

Hamburger , fried chicken wings , french fries and coke.

Most of the people regardless of age or gender , enjoy eating junk foods as they are delicious and doesn't cost too much . However , junk food is food that is calorie-dense and nutrient poor. Junk foods include salted snack foods, gum, candy, sweet desserts, fried fast food, and sugary carbonated beverages.Below are the reasons why junk foods are unhealthy.

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 The negative effects of junk food on our health include:

• Obesity
• Diabetes
• Depression
• Nutrient deficiencies
• Liver and heart disease

A kid eating MacDonald

Obesity

Junk food plays a major role in the obesity epidemic. Out of 3 children in US , 1 of them are obese. Children who eat fast food as a regular part of their diets consume more fat, carbohydrates and processed sugar and less fiber than those who do not eat fast food regularly. Junk food in these children's diets accounts for 187 extra calories per day, leading to 6 additional pounds of weight gain per year. Obesity increases your risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes and many other chronic health conditions.

Diabetes

Your insulin levels become elevated when you eat processed sugars, such as those in soft drinks, white flour and other foods devoid of fiber and nutrients necessary to properly metabolize carbohydrates. Eating junk foods regularly causes chronically high insulin levels, which eventually prompts your cells to begin to ignore this important hormone, resulting in a condition known as insulin resistance. Ultimately, obesity and Type 2 diabetes may set in. Since the 1980s, Type 2 diabetes, which was minimal in teenagers, has risen to 15 percent.

Depression

Junk food may lead to depression in teenagers, according to Andrew F. Smith, author of the book "Fast Food and Junk Food: An Encyclopedia of What We Love to Eat."  A healthy diet plays a part in keeping hormone levels on an even keel, while a diet high in junk food falls short of these requirements. Consuming trans fats, saturated fats and processed food is associated with up to 58 percent increase in risk of depression.

Nutrient Deficiencies

Processing that removes vitamins, minerals and fiber makes junk foods into the sources of empty calories that nutritionists disparage. Children who eat a lot of junk foods may develop nutritional deficiencies that lead to low energy, mood swings, sleep disturbance and poor academic achievement, among other health conditions, according to the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension.

Junk Food Can Damage Your Liver and Your  Heart

The high levels of fat and sodium in junk food and fast food can contribute to heart disease by raising blood cholesterol levels and contributing to arterial plaque build up. The high levels of trans fatty acids found in many junk foods and fast foods can lead to fatty liver deposits, which, over time, can cause liver dysfunction and disease.

You can also refer to more information at http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/reasons-eating-junk-food-not-good-3364.html .

Say "NO" to Junk Food!

In conclusion , Junk Food may be delicious and cheap , but eating it regularly will cause a lot of problems to your health . If you want to be healthy , then heed my advice and cut down on eating junk foods . I hope this post will be useful in helping you all to lead a healthy lifestyle.

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