The relationship between fast or takeaway food consumption and increased body mass index (BMI) and obesity has been reported in many epidemiological studies. Among a Spanish population, Schröder et al. found that consumption of fast food more frequently than once a week increased the risk of being obese by 129%.
Furthermore, consumption of fast foods two times or more per week has been independently associated with a 31% higher prevalence of moderate abdominal obesity in men and a 25% higher prevalence in women.
Moreover, women who reported eating takeaway food once a week were 15% less likely to be weight maintainers than those who rarely (once a month or less) or never ate takeaway food.
The high levels of fat intake commonly associated with takeaway or fast food consumption may be a factor leading to obesity development that is independent of total energy intake.
A growing body of evidence suggests that, even though positive changes are being made to improve the nutrient profiles of takeaway and fast foods, some of these frequently consumed foods may contribute to a variety of negative health outcomes, including cardiovascular disease, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and obesity.
Do you think the consumption of Fast Food in Jamaica is a concern among its citizens?
I don't think it's a concern. Majority of household in Jamaica treat fast food as luxury. So you definitely won't be getting it every week. I got fast food maybe 3 times a month !!!!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Angie, Fast food is a LUXURY !!! so I am not concerned
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