Fast Food Harms The Stomach And Brain

Author: Victoria Aly Time for reading: ~1 minutes Last Updated: August 08, 2022

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Research shows that over 1/3 of adults and about 45% of young people consume fast food . The data is for the United States, but we have long since reached it, at least in the statistics on malnutrition, habits and obesity.

The report by the National Center for Health Statistics compares the percentage of people who consume unhealthy foods with demographic characteristics such as income and age over three years.

According to experts, people with higher incomes consume more food known as "fast food". For example, about 31% of low-income adults eat fast food and the trend increases to 36% for middle-income people to 42% for those with the highest income.

Age also affects nutrition. Apparently, with age, fast food consumption decreases. While the percentage of adults over the age of 60 who consumed fast food is 24%, for people between the ages of 20 and 39 it is almost double. The research team also noticed a gender gap , albeit a minimal one. About 38% of men consume unhealthy food, while about 35% of women eat it.

This type of diet is associated with a number of health problems, not only rapid weight gain. A 2011 study found that people who ate this type of food were 51% more likely to develop depression. The reason is that essential nutrients such as the amino acid tryptophan , which has a detrimental effect on mood, are lost.

In addition, cognitive functions are reduced. Prolonged consumption of fast food can impair memory. This is because it causes chemical reactions that lead to inflammation in the area of the brain associated with memory. Research also shows that excessive consumption of technologically processed and fatty foods leads to increased insulin levels in the body. The ability to think adequately is also limited, which increases the likelihood of developing dementia. Fast foods contain artificial flavors and preservatives such as sodium benzoate, which has been linked to increased hyperactivity.

Fast Food Harms The Stomach And Brain

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