Health problems that arise from consuming processed, fast foods
03-Mar-2025
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Dr Satyawan Saurabh
Contd from previous issue
Traditional eating practices, family meals, and social bonding are all being affected by fast-food culture. The way people eat together has changed as a result of the rise of eating alone and online food delivery services like Swiggy and Zomato.
India's food culture is changing as a result of globalization, urbanization and changing lifestyles, which are causing major socio-economic and cultural changes. The younger generation in India is increasingly consuming fast food, which is leading to a number of health problems, such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disorders. Fast food often contains large amounts of calories, sugar, sodium, and bad fats, which can lead to poor eating habits and nutritional deficiencies. It can also result in a sedentary lifestyle, which will increase risks to one's health.
This trend has the potential to put pressure on healthcare systems over time and affect the general quality of life of generations. (To be contd)