WHY JUNK FOODS ARE HARMFUL??

Junk food is food that is High In calorie and Poor in Nutritional Values. In recent decades, junk food, fast food and convenience food consumption increased dramatically, due to changing in life style. With 25 percent of people now consuming predominantly junk food diets as part of their daily routine. This trend has occurred concurrently with rising epidemics of numerous chronic diseases and accounts for a long list of reasons why eating junk food is bad... Below are few of them

 Obesity [Obesity increases your risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, arthritis and many other chronic health conditions.]

 Diabetes [Type 2 diabetes]

 Depression [A healthy diet plays a part in keeping hormone levels on an even level, while a diet high in junk food falls short of these requirements. Consuming trans-fats, saturated fats and processed food is associated with up to 58 percent increase in risk of depression.]

 Nutrient Deficiencies [vitamins, minerals and fiber etc that lead to low energy, mood swings, sleep disturbance and poor academic achievement, among other health conditions]
 Sodium [Recommended daily Intake is 4 grams per day.][High sodium levels are a defining characteristic of many junk foods and one of the contributing factors to the overconsumption of salt that typifies the Western diet and contributes to high blood pressure and heart, liver and kidney diseases]