According to the World Health Organization, poor diet can lead to a number of health problems and affect not only the way you feel but also the way you look. These problems can become worse when grouped with a low level of physical activity, smoking or drinking. Heavy marketing from fast food chains, lack of education and poverty can all lead to poor diet. However, many people just make poor diet choices.
Chronic Disease
A number of health problems, including diabetes, heart disease and cancer, are directly connected to diet, especially diets that are high in fat and processed foods but low in healthy fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables, according to the World Health Organization. Both genetic and environmental factors can influence health, but good eating habits can delay or even stop certain health issues. Poor diet also can lead to osteoporosis, anemia, dental diseases and high blood pressure.
Obesity
According to the Center for Disease Control, or CDC, 60 percent of Americans are obese. Obesity often is tied to poor eating habits. For example, only about 25 percent of U.S. adults eat the recommended five daily servings of vegetables and fruits, according to the CDC. According to NaturalNews, a third of the food Americans eat is junk: sodas, sweet and salty snacks, fast food and alcohol. Because junk food is high in fat and calories, it can cause rapid weight gain.
Nutritional Deficiencies
Poor diet can affect the health of children before and after birth. According to the World Health Organization, poor maternal diet during pregnancy can lead lo low-birth-weight babies who are more likely to suffer health problems. Children with a high intake of sugary drinks and high-fat, high-calorie snacks are more likely to be overweight. They are also more likely to avoid healthier foods such as fruits and vegetables and as a result might suffer from nutritional deficiencies. Weak bones and teeth, poor skin and hair health, and lack of energy can all be a result of poor diet.
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