!The children born by mothers who had eaten lots of junk food during pregnancy or while breast-feeding are more likely to suffer from obesity, diabetes, high levels of cholesterol and high blood fat throughout life. Deseases such as high blood pressure, obesity, certain types of cancer, tooth decay, heart disease and others are directly associated with the increase of junk food in one’s diet. Taking fats from junk food creates an interesting effect on the brain : it somehow makes it want more food and the effect can last for a few days. !!Junk food commercials target especially young children and teenagers! 80 % of the junk food commercials air during Saturday morning children shows. The glue used on envelopes and postage stamps is actually corn dextrin which is commonly used as a thickener in junk food. Hyperactivity and easy distraction in children might be caused by common food dyes and sodium benzoate used as additives and preservatives in junk food. Violent behaviour is associated with daily candy and junk food intake during childhood although experts argue whether it is the sugar in the food or the way it is given to the children that causes the connection.
Posted on: Mon, 26 Aug 2013 22:28:00 +0000
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