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TUGAS SOFTSKILL BAHASA INGGRIS
NAMA : AISYAH KOMALA PUSPITA
KELAS : 1EA26
NPM : 10215395
MATERI : Karangan Bebas “JUNKFOOD”
Univesitas Gunadarma
2016
THE DANGERS OF JUNKFOOD TO HEALTH
Junk food or commonly known as fast food is a food product that is known
and has worldwide in this century. The term "Junk food" generally
refers to food that can be served quickly and foods that contain a lot of
calories but have little nutritional value amount.
By eating the kind of food that are categorized as junk food, instead people will not feel full, so it will only cause a person to eat with moderation, which will make a person have problems with weight and health.
The danger posed
1. Junk Food containing excess calories
Junkfood is the fuel for our bodies. It has a direct impact on overall body health. Junk food mostly fast food that contain carbohydrates, sugar, healthy fats, and salt (sodium). A serving of junk food offers a large number of calories, but the nutritional value in it only a few or even none at all.
A 2013 study published in JAMA Pediatrics shows that many children and adolescents prefer to take the risk to get more calories in fast food and restaurant than the food served at home. According to the National Institutes of Health, some fast food overall just calories in high quantities, where it is so impact on excess weight is one factor increasing the risk for a variety of chronic health problems.
Too often eat fast food to replace nutritious foods can lead to malnutrition and poor health for us.
2. The risk of diabetes
One of the main factors that cause outbreaks of diabetes is due to an unhealthy diet, either because the food we eat is junk food. When the body absorbs the nutritional intake of the healthy food comes from, it means that the body gets glucose supply that helps maintain insulin sensitivity. Meanwhile, when the body absorbs food intake of junk food, it can lead to excessive stress on the body's metabolism so that affects the body's ability to use insulin properly. Because junk food does not contain fiber, consumption directly produce sugar levels spike. Furthermore, consumption of junk food leads to obesity, one of the main reasons for the development of insulin resistance and diabetes.
3. Problems with the digestive system
For the junk food addicts, they will be more at risk of digestive disorders such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). As we know that junk food contains more calories than nutritional value. When we consume junk food is fried, the oil content will be stored in the wall of the stomach lining. This can increase acid production. Then spice in it can irritate the stomach lining, which can exacerbate the risk of GERD and digestive disorders. Lack of fiber in the womb junk food can inhibit digestion, improve problems such as constipation and hemorrhoids.
By eating the kind of food that are categorized as junk food, instead people will not feel full, so it will only cause a person to eat with moderation, which will make a person have problems with weight and health.
The danger posed
1. Junk Food containing excess calories
Junkfood is the fuel for our bodies. It has a direct impact on overall body health. Junk food mostly fast food that contain carbohydrates, sugar, healthy fats, and salt (sodium). A serving of junk food offers a large number of calories, but the nutritional value in it only a few or even none at all.
A 2013 study published in JAMA Pediatrics shows that many children and adolescents prefer to take the risk to get more calories in fast food and restaurant than the food served at home. According to the National Institutes of Health, some fast food overall just calories in high quantities, where it is so impact on excess weight is one factor increasing the risk for a variety of chronic health problems.
Too often eat fast food to replace nutritious foods can lead to malnutrition and poor health for us.
2. The risk of diabetes
One of the main factors that cause outbreaks of diabetes is due to an unhealthy diet, either because the food we eat is junk food. When the body absorbs the nutritional intake of the healthy food comes from, it means that the body gets glucose supply that helps maintain insulin sensitivity. Meanwhile, when the body absorbs food intake of junk food, it can lead to excessive stress on the body's metabolism so that affects the body's ability to use insulin properly. Because junk food does not contain fiber, consumption directly produce sugar levels spike. Furthermore, consumption of junk food leads to obesity, one of the main reasons for the development of insulin resistance and diabetes.
3. Problems with the digestive system
For the junk food addicts, they will be more at risk of digestive disorders such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). As we know that junk food contains more calories than nutritional value. When we consume junk food is fried, the oil content will be stored in the wall of the stomach lining. This can increase acid production. Then spice in it can irritate the stomach lining, which can exacerbate the risk of GERD and digestive disorders. Lack of fiber in the womb junk food can inhibit digestion, improve problems such as constipation and hemorrhoids.
4. Fatigue and weakness
Junk food does not have a number of essential nutrients required for maintaining the health and function of all systems in the body as a whole, such as proteins and vitamins. Although these foods can make the stomach feel full and satisfied, but he failed to provide instant energy intake. So that makes the body feel weak and tired while after taking it. If the body only absorbs all kinds of food that are categorized as junk food for a certain period of time, then it can lead to chronic fatigue. Junk food can lower the body's energy level to a level that may make it difficult or even body can not perform daily routines.
5. Depression
As a result of consuming too much junk food, many hormonal changes occur, especially in teenagers, which makes them prone to mood swings and changes in behavior. Because eating junk food can lead to a deficiency of essential nutrients in the body, which increases the likelihood that adolescents suffering from depression by 58%. A healthy diet will be very important role in maintaining hormonal balance. Other than that. ingredients in fast food such as salt, processed meats, nitrates and MSG can trigger headaches. A study published in the journal Public Health Nutrition shows that eating baked goods like donuts, croissants, cakes and fast food such as pizza, hamburgers, hot dogs) may be associated with depression. People who ate fast food were 51 percent more likely to develop depression than those who ate little or no fast food.
6. Fluctuations in blood sugar levels
Consuming junk food that does not contain high levels of sugar can make the metabolism in the body to stress. Sugar causes the pancreas to secrete more insulin amount to prevent a drastic surge in blood sugar. Because junk food does not contain carbohydrates and protein that is enough, do not be surprised if the blood sugar levels decreased abruptly after we consume junk food. This makes us easy emotion and the desire to consume junk food in excess portions.
7. Influencing brain functions
sponsored links In a study published in the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity indicates that one week eating junk food is enough to trigger the memory impairment in mice. Recent research shows that the bad fats (trans fats) of junk food tended to substitute healthy fats in the brain and disrupt normal signaling mechanisms in the brain. Studies in animals also showed that the fat from junk food slows down the ability to learn new skills.
8. Increased risk of heart disease
The content of the Junk food loaded with saturated fat and trans fat that directly increase bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides in the blood, where it can contribute to plaque formation and heart disease. In addition, eating junk food can cause sugar spikes garah increased suddenly, junk food damaging the layers of blood vessels that causes chronic inflammation. This inflammation causes bad cholesterol to stick to artery walls and block blood flow to the heart, so that heart attacks can occur at anytime. Fat from junk food can accumulate in the body over a certain time period that can cause weight gain. Under conditions of increasing body weight, the risk of heart attack is higher.
9. Increased risk of renal impairment
When we consume junk food such as fries and chips taste so indulge tongue, without us knowing refined salt content contained therein can increase the secretion of saliva and enzymes, thereby increasing the desire to continue to consume these foods. The content of bad fat and high sodium from the salt capable of disrupting the sodium-potassium balance of the body that can cause hypertension. It can interfere with kidney function as filters all toxins from the blood.
10. Damaging heart
Consuming junk food for a certain period of time can have a detrimental effect on the liver, this is similar to the effect on an alcoholic. A study found that men who consume more junk food and stay away from the sport to have changes in liver enzymes within four weeks. These changes are similar to those observed in people with alcohol abuse. According to some studies, it is because of the deposition of trans fats are found in a number of junk food in the liver, causing dysfunction in these organs.
11. Increased risk of cancer
The lack of fiber is the main reason why junk food consumption is strongly associated with an increased risk of cancer of the digestive system. A study published in the European Journal of Cancer Prevention revealed that eating too much fast food high in sugar and fat can increase your chances of colorectal cancer terkenanya. Another study from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle showed that men who eat fried foods more than twice a month have shown an increased risk of prostate cancer.
12. The problem of the skin and bones
Consuming foods high in carbohydrates and sugars such as junk food, can cause bacteria residing in the mouth produce acids that can cause damage to the teeth and destroy tooth enamel, which is a factor cavities. When your tooth enamel is lost, it can not be replaced. Addition of excess sodium content in junk food can also increase the risk of osteoporosis (brittle bones).
According to a nutritionist in South Mumbai and in Cumballa Hill Hospital named Dr. Niti Desai, "Junk food is probably cheap, readily available, faster to cook and delicious, but the types of food are actually even impact hazard to health. Not only lack key nutrients for the body, but also contributes to several dangerous diseases. The choice to return to follow a healthy lifestyle includes a selection of food that is more natural and healthy. "He suggested to reduce the intake of processed foods to make our lives healthier.
Tips to Avoid Junk Food
Well here are some tips to avoid junk food :
Consuming brown rice instead of white rice, because brown rice contains more fiber is believed that in addition can make a full stomach, but also provides adequate nutrition for the body.
Consuming wheat / oas, the grain many contain fiber, protein, fatty acids are good, chemical plants, vitamins, and minerals such as copper, iron, zinc and magnesium that make breakfast more perfect.
Consuming fruits and avoid juice packaging, this is because the juice packs contain many preservatives and chemicals that make it unhealthy. Moreover, to make a very smooth texture juice, all parts of which are rich in fiber are removed during processing. So, when drinking the juice packaging, it means that we increase the intake of sugar in the body. Instead, substitute fruit juice with fresh fruits intact. They will increase the intake of fiber with the added benefit of vitamins. Consuming leafy vegetables such as spinach, lettuce included in the high-fiber foods will help reduce blood sugar levels. Make sure you include at least one serving of protein-rich, well that dal, beans, eggs or fish to the daily menu.
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