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Fast food is defined as food that is quick, convenient, and inexpensive but is also usually high in fat, calories, cholesterol, and sodium. Popular types of fast food include burgers, sandwiches, tacos, nachos, and various Asian and Indian fast foods. While eating fast food occasionally is okay, regular long term consumption can lead to health issues like high blood pressure, heart disease, and obesity due to its nutritional deficiencies and unhealthier preparation methods like frying. Some tips for choosing healthier options when eating fast food include selecting grilled options over fried, choosing whole wheat breads, limiting cheese and sauces, and watching portion sizes.

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On Junk Food

Fast food is defined as food that is quick, convenient, and inexpensive but is also usually high in fat, calories, cholesterol, and sodium. Popular types of fast food include burgers, sandwiches, tacos, nachos, and various Asian and Indian fast foods. While eating fast food occasionally is okay, regular long term consumption can lead to health issues like high blood pressure, heart disease, and obesity due to its nutritional deficiencies and unhealthier preparation methods like frying. Some tips for choosing healthier options when eating fast food include selecting grilled options over fried, choosing whole wheat breads, limiting cheese and sauces, and watching portion sizes.

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By: Shreya Bansal Roll no:43 Avantika Verma Roll no :12

What comes to mind when you think about fast food ?

What is fast food?


Fast food is any food that is quick, convenient, and usually inexpensive for a busy life style.

Definition
Food that is low in nutritional value, often highly processed or ready-prepared, and eaten instead of or in addition to wellbalanced meals

Slogan
The more you eat

junk, bigger your trunk

Why it is so popular?
O Save Time

o Nice Taste

o Simply cheap

Types of Fast Food


O Burgers, sandwiches, hot-

dogs, cold drinks and soda are easily available and have negligible prices
O Tacos, nachos, and vegetarian

and non-vegetarian wraps are also some of the popular fast foods
which includes an assortment of noodles, Manchurians, momos, rice, and crispy fried nuggets that are sold either at proper food joints

O There are Chinese fast food

O India also has its share of fast food with samosa,

vada pav, parathas, and various types of chat

Is fast food bad?


O There is no such thing as a "bad" food. All

foods can fit into a healthy meal plan. It's true that fast food is usually high in fat, calories, cholesterol, and sodium, but eating fast food every once in a while is not going to cause you problems.

If you eat too much fast food over a long period of time, though, it can lead to health problems like high blood pressure, heart disease, and obesity

Advantages of fast foods


O Prepare fast
O Save cost O Can walk & eat O Having Some healthier foods

Disadvantages of fast foods


O

Unhealthy O Prepare in hydrogenated oils O Cause waist line to bulge O Fried in fat O Obesity O Cardiovascular disease, High blood pressure, Disease of joint, risk of breast cancer.

Fast foods cause infection:


By under cook hamburgers(4% of people infected develop Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome & 5% of children with syndrome die) Renal fairer among kinds

E.Coli 0157:H7

Listeria mono cytokines infection


children under six and pregnant women should avoid hot dogs and sandwich meats unless they're thoroughly cooked

When You Go to a Fast-food Restaurant


O PIZZA

Ask for less cheese, and choose low-fat toppings such as onions, mushrooms, green peppers, tomatoes, and other vegetables.
O SANDWICHES

Healthier choices include regular or junior-size lean roast beef, turkey. Extras, such as, cheese, or mayo will increase the fat and calories of the item. Select whole-grain breads

When You Go to a Fast-food Restaurant


O HAMBURGERS

A single, plain meat patty without the cheese and sauces is the best choice. Ask for extra tomatoes, and onions. Limit your intake of French fries.
O MEAT, CHICKEN, AND FISH

Look for items that are roasted, grilled, baked, or boiled. Avoid meats that are breaded or fried.

When You Go to a Fast-food Restaurant


O SALADS

Choose lettuce and assorted vegetables to make up the majority of your salad. Select low-fat or fat-free salad dressings, vinegar, or lemon juice when available.
O DESSERTS

Choose low-fat frozen yogurt, fruit ices, and sherbets. Occasional rich desserts add fun to a carefully selected.

Top tips for healthy eating at fast food restaurants


O Make careful menu selections pay attention

to the descriptions on the menu


O Drink water with your meal O Undress your food

O Don't be afraid to special order

Top tips for healthy eating at fast food restaurants


O Watch portion size

O Watch your salt

O Eat mindfully

If you love yourself and want to always look good, remember: avoid fast food.

Fast food - it's a habit and laziness to cook a proper meal. Remember we are talking about your health.

Conclusin
O Regular consumption of food rich in

saturated fats such as fast food causes a garetear tendency towards over weight and even to obesity, causing serious damage to our health. O Obesity is not only a disease but affects the appearance of many others: diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disorders, arteritis, etc

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