Obesity is becoming the largest public health concern as we enter the new millenium,
especially among children. Obesity increases the risk for high cholesterol and fatty streak
development, which translates into greater risk for cardiovascular disease. One meal at a fast
food restaurant may contribute a significant amount of fat and sodium for the day. For example,
McDonald’s new Spanish omelet bagel contains 710 calories, 40 grams of fat, 275 mg of
cholesterol and 1,520 mg of sodium. High fat diets and bigger portions in combination with
decreased physical activity play major roles in the obesity epidemic. Technology has its
drawbacks since fewer children are playing basketball and the majority of them “surf the net”
instead. Children consuming diets high in fat often displace nutrient dense foods such as whole
grains, fruits and vegetables. Diets high in fat are also typically low in fiber because of the lack
of complex carbohydrates. Complex carbohydrates are often high in fiber, which is associated
with lower cholesterol levels, improved digestive function, and decreased risk of cardiovascular
disease and some forms of cancer. Some studies have shown that increasing dietary fiber among
children may be preventative in the development of childhood obesity. Unfortunately fast foods
are more palatable, more filling and more caloric per bite, resulting in greater demand and
increased consumption. Fast food also has many social implications, often acceptable in peer
environments or associated as rewards or celebratory meals.
Obesity is becoming the largest public health concern as we enter the new millenium,especially among children. Obesity increases the risk for high cholesterol and fatty streakdevelopment, which translates into greater risk for cardiovascular disease. One meal at a fastfood restaurant may contribute a significant amount of fat and sodium for the day. For example,McDonald’s new Spanish omelet bagel contains 710 calories, 40 grams of fat, 275 mg ofcholesterol and 1,520 mg of sodium. High fat diets and bigger portions in combination withdecreased physical activity play major roles in the obesity epidemic. Technology has itsdrawbacks since fewer children are playing basketball and the majority of them “surf the net”instead. Children consuming diets high in fat often displace nutrient dense foods such as wholegrains, fruits and vegetables. Diets high in fat are also typically low in fiber because of the lackof complex carbohydrates. Complex carbohydrates are often high in fiber, which is associatedwith lower cholesterol levels, improved digestive function, and decreased risk of cardiovasculardisease and some forms of cancer. Some studies have shown that increasing dietary fiber amongchildren may be preventative in the development of childhood obesity. Unfortunately fast foodsare more palatable, more filling and more caloric per bite, resulting in greater demand andincreased consumption. Fast food also has many social implications, often acceptable in peerenvironments or associated as rewards or celebratory meals.
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