Shun Taking Fast Food and Save Children

Some of the bad effects of Fast Food

As reported in research papers and news paper articles the unhealthy fast food contributes for increased level of hypertension, diabetes and certain types of cancer among those with confirmed obesity. The continuous taking of fast food makes women prone to Uterus, ovary and breast cancer while men suffer from colon, kidney and stomach cancer. Even children face such cancer problems.

A recent study conducted by the University of Granada and the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria revealed that regular takers of fast food when compared to those who don't take or eat very little are 51% more susceptible to getting depression.

Another study found that more number of unmarried singles and inactive persons are regular eaters of fast food by neglecting oil, fresh vegetables, fish, nuts and fruits added with smoking and no exercise. Such unhealthy food habits while making them obese also make them more depressive. A study on intelligence among children found that children eating freshly cooked food with an adequate quantity of vegetables and fruits were brighter than those who regularly ate fast food.

Need of the hour

The parents have a bigger role in controlling the fast food eating habit of their children. They must stay as a role model to them shunning fast food. They must take time to prepare such food preferred by the children at home to prevent them get addicted to fast food.