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The Dangers of Fast Food, Top Three Choices - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Fast food items tend to contain ingredients that are addictive and attractive, which are extreme amounts of salt, fat and sugar.
      - Because fast food does get associated with comfort food (perhaps being a form of nostalgia/familiarity), it is often chosen during times of stress or emotional eating.
    - - Orders are sent out in a matter of minutes, so this makes it easy for people to grab a meal while also being able to focus on another task at hand. Additionally, takeaway breakfasts are most popular among millennials
      - Delivery apps such as uber eats, door dash, and others make it easier to order fast food since you can do it from the comfort of your home, without moving a muscle.
      - It is also a popular option for those looking for a meal after-hours, as many fast food restaurants are open 24/7.
      - 34% of Canadians say they do not want to cook at home.
    - - Fast food is relatively cheap, making it available for many, regardless of economic background/status. This is most appealing to those who may not have that much money to spend on healthy, home-cooked meals.
- - - - Fast food meals and drinks are loaded with carbohydrates, with very little fiber, so when the body breaks down the food, the carbs are released as glucose into the bloodstream, leading to the increase of blood sugar.
        
        Frequently consuming high amounts of carbs can lead to repeated spikes in your blood sugar, and over time, these insulin spikes may cause your body’s normal insulin response to falter. This increases your risk of insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and weight gain.
    - - A diet high in sodium is also dangerous for people with blood pressure conditions. Sodium can elevate blood pressure and put stress on your heart and cardiovascular system.
    - - The central nervous system is made up of the brain and spinal cord. These areas are also impacted from eating fast food.
      - A study conducted in 2020 found that among college students, eating higher amounts of fast food was linked to a lower short-term memory score.
    - - Commonly, fast food results in obesity, which can also lead to complications with bone density and muscle mass. People with obesity may have lowered bone quality and a higher risk of breaking bones, especially among older adults.
      - Carbs and sugar found in fast food increase acids in your mouth. These acids break down tooth enamel, and as it disappears, bacteria take hold, and cavities may develop.
  - - - Fast food meals have added sugar, which essentially means that there are calories without any nutritional value.
      - Soda, heavily featured at fast food restaurants, has a lot of added sugar which is not at all necessary in the diet.
      - The American Heart Association suggests that females consume only 100 calories (6 teaspoons) of added sugar per day and 150 calories (9 teaspoons) for men. Most fast food drinks contain more than this daily recommended amount of sugar. A can of Coca-Cola contains 9.75 teaspoons of sugar and no other nutrients.
    - - A diet high in sodium means leads to water retention, explaining why you may feel puffy, bloated, or swollen after eating fast food.
      - Sodium also elevates blood pressure, putting excessive stress on the heart and cardiovascular system.
      - 90% of adults underestimate how much sodium is actually in their fast food meals.
    - - A highly common fast food ingredient is trans fat, which is manufactured fat that is created during food processing.
      - Any amount of trans fat is considered unhealthy since when you consume it, bad cholesterol is increased and any good cholesterol is lowered. Along with this, your chances of getting type 2 diabetes and heart disease are increased.