Have you ever tried those
lip-smacking foods that get served on your table in no time and satisfy your
taste buds? Those pre-prepared or packaged food that has a low nutritional value
are famously known as&nbsp;Junk
food.&nbsp;

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Junk foods are loaded with fat
and sugar, less in fibre supplement, protein, minerals,
vitamins or other important nutritional value. Most of the bakery items,
street foods, fast foods, frozen foods and drinks fall under the
category.&nbsp;

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Though these foods get prepared
in less time and give pleasure to your taste buds, it has a very bad effect on your
health. Below are some of the effects of junk food on your health:

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 Increases Obesity:

Junk foods are loaded with
trans-fats that increases bad cholesterol level. Sugary foods, fats, carbs and
calories have a large contribution to increased obesity. Fried foods and frozen
items help in gaining weight. Obesity may increase the risk of respiratory
problems.&nbsp;<a href="https://thorax.bmj.com/content/68/4/351" target="_blank" rel="" title="Link: https://thorax.bmj.com/content/68/4/351">International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood Phase
Three</a>&nbsp;says that children who eat fast foods frequently (more
than three times a week) are likely to develop asthma and eczema.

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 Effect on hair and skin:

Carbohydrate-rich food leads to a blood sugar spike and also triggers acne. Sugar intake increases the risk of
diseases related to your skin, hair and nails. When you don’t get the required
vitamins, minerals and nutrients your body needs, it can
cause hair loss. High glycaemic list items cause hormone levels to spike, which
modifies the nature of oil in the skin and possibly causing skin break out. It
has a bad effect on your&nbsp;integumentary
system.

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 Effect on the skeletal
system:

To have a healthy skeletal
system Calcium works in collaboration with vitamin D, vitamin K and magnesium.
Junk food robs the skeleton of the building blocks that must grow and remain
strong to keep off degenerative conditions like osteoporosis. Carbs and sugar
in processed foods create acid in the mouth that leads to breaking down of
tooth enamels.&nbsp;

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 Effect on reproductive
system:

Adults&nbsp;those prefer more
junk foods not only face obesity issues but also gets the risk of
infertility.&nbsp;<a href="https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/doi/10.1289/ehp.1510803" target="_blank" rel="" title="Link: https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/doi/10.1289/ehp.1510803">Research</a>&nbsp;shows
fast food items contain phthalate&nbsp;(Hormone-Disrupting
Chemicals)&nbsp;has
an impact on our reproductive system.&nbsp;

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 Effect on digestive
system:

Vegetables, fruits, whole grains,
nuts, and seeds are dietary fibre-based foods that help in a healthy digestive
system. Fibre plays an important role to initiate waste out of the body. Junk
foods contain low to no fibre that may lead to digestive system related
problems. You may experience constipation and slow down&nbsp;the digestion&nbsp;process
that makes the stomach bloated.

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 Bottom line:

No doubt junk foods are
mouth-watering and save cooking time but the amount of effect they put on your
health is beyond reversible. Remember, there is a very old saying,&nbsp;“You are what you eat”.&nbsp;You
should always take good care of your eating habit to have a healthy lifestyle.
Never forget,&nbsp;Life is
priceless and once in a lifetime gift. So, live it wisely.

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Effects of junk food on health

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