Fast food is inexpensive relative to most other food choices. Fast foods contain lots of calories, sugar, sodium and unhealthy fats -- substances that increase your risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. Increased...
Eating fast foods is hazardous to your health, especially for over 25 percent of Americans who consume these foods frequently, according to research by Shanthy Bowman, Ph.D. published in the "Journal of the American College of Nutrition" in 2004....
One fast-food meal won't wreck your diet, but a pattern of eating unhealthy fast foods often and nutritious meals infrequently can harm your health. From vitamin and mineral deficiencies to potentially fatal heart attacks, the consequences of...
Fast food tends to be cheap, easily available and very convenient. It's no surprise that it's also so popular. However, eating fast food on a regular basis will not do your body good. Fast foods also feed our "portion distortion" trend, making us...
Fast food has increasingly become a significant part of the American lifestyle. In 1970, there were about 30,000 fast-food restaurants in the United States; that number increased to 222,000 by 2001. This growing trend is concerning as many health...
Fast-food restaurants offer inexpensive and quick meals, but most are diet downfalls. Most fast food is too high in fat, calories, salt and sugar to be considered healthy, and eating it on a regular basis has detrimental effects on your overall...
Unhealthy fast food can be found nearly everywhere in the Western industrialized nations. Often, it is accessible 24 hours a day and available on every corner. However, fast food poses many health risks because it is generally high in calories,...
Making healthy dietary choices may be a challenge when you lead such a busy life. Grabbing fast food seems like a quick and easy way to have a meal while on the run. When choosing fast food, you are eating food that is higher in calories, fat and...
Unfortunately, even the most health conscious people do not always have enough time in the day to prepare our own meals. Fast food presents a tasty, convenient and inexpensive option if you're on the go. Fast food can add undesirable pounds to...
Fast food is popular in the United States and other developed countries because it is convenient and relatively inexpensive. Although the occasional trip to a fast food restaurant is acceptable, most of the food items sold at these establishments...
In a 2004 study conducted at Children's Hospital Boston and published in "Lancelot Health Journal," participants who frequently ate fast food during a 15-year span gained 10 pounds more than those who did not, and were more than twice as likely to...
Eating fast food remains one of the worst things you can do for yourself nutritionally. High in trans fats, calories and sodium, not much about fast food is good for you. Many diseases are linked to diets that are high in fast food consumption....
Eating fast food is completely routine for many individuals --- often heading to a drive-thru multiple times per week, or even multiple times per day. While eating fast food is unquestionably convenient, the price you pay in terms of your health...
The link between a person's health and the consumption of fast food is so significant that consumers have recently begun to take fast food giants to court. Consumers are suing for compensation for medical bills that have resulted from fast food...
Fast food meals do not always have to be unhealthy, but without choosing your fast food wisely, you can put yourself at risk. The high-calorie, high-sodium and high-fat amounts often contained in fast food meals can increase your risk of...
Favorite fast foods such as cheeseburgers, tacos, milk shakes, fried fish and chicken deliver essential protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals to your diet. These benefits, however, are overshadowed by high content of detrimental fat,...
Fast food often provides an outsize number of calories in the daily diet of many Americans. That's why fast food is considered a factor in the rising number of overweight and obese people in most age groups. Fast food meals typically are higher in...
Quick, filling and tasty meals can be bought at fast food restaurants in minutes, and they are generally cheaper than many other foods. These positives make fast food an option for many families that outweigh the future risks of health problems...
High amounts of sugar intake and high amounts of fat intake can indirectly increase your risk of developing cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. Consuming high fat and high sugar foods increases your risk of becoming obese, which can...
Fast food -- a dietary staple for many Americans -- may be economical and convenient, but nutritionists warn that its high levels of fat and empty calories can contribute to obesity, heart disease, diabetes and even breast cancer. Most fast food...
High fat foods are often a topic of debate in the nutrition industry. While there are unhealthy fats that should be limited, there are also a number of healthy fats to embrace. According to the American Heart Association, healthy monounsaturated...
In past decades, learning how to cook was a simple fact of life. However, the proliferation of fast-food restaurants, coupled with the wide availability of packaged convenience foods, has rendered cooking a mystery for many of today's young...
French fries are staples of fast food fare -- they are standard accompaniments to hamburgers, chicken and fish sandwiches as well as fried chicken strips and nuggets. Although consuming french fries as an occasional indulgence may not be...
Eating fast-food meals does not have to negatively affect your health, but many times this is the case, because most fast-foods contain unhealthy amounts of fat, sodium and calories. This unhealthy combination in fast-food meals can contribute to...
If you are always on the go, fast food may often feel like your only choice for meals, and if you don't choose wisely, fast-food meals can lead to weight gain and health risks due to an unhealthy saturated fat intake and high amounts of sodium. By...
Fast food restaurants offer an inexpensive alternative to more formal dining options. The cost savings come from the choice of ingredients and menu items these establishments provide. The industry must balance cost with providing an affordable...
According to the KidsHealth website, one in three kids are obese or overweight in the United States. With the increased use of technology, many children spend time in front of television or computer screens instead of exercising outside. In...
Heart disease is the number one killer and a major cause of disability in the United States, according to the National Institutes of Health. The trans fats and saturated fats found in fast foods are a contributing factor in the heart disease...
Childhood obesity and health problems constitute a growing concern in different parts of the world. Children's preference for junk food, sugary drinks and fatty desserts is largely to blame. Junk food tastes good, is convenient and companies...
