Obesity

Obesity is that state of heath in which weight exceeds up to the standards and abnormal amount of fat stores in great amount.

Unfortunately this problem is affecting every age group. From fast food to the world of electronics, the life has become so quick and easy. Over eating and consumption of fast foods can increase the risk of obesity it is one of the major cause of getting fat.

The wide range of fast food include burger, French fries, sandwiches, condiments like ketchup or mayonnaise rich food, fried chicken, salads with rich cream dressings, Italian or Mexican fast food etc.
Fast food culture is spreading like a fire around the world. More and more restaurants are opening. Mostly people prefer fast food restaurants foe their convenience but they don’t know that how much they have to pay for this convenience in shape of obesity. Most alarming aspect of these fast food restaurants is that they often offer tempting deals with super size combination with free cola drinks etc. they are actually BAD DEALS in term of nutrition providing extra ordinary large serving size to one person.

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A reduction in slogans such as “I’m Lovin’ It” or “Finger Licking is Good” may create a significant dent in childhood obesity, a new study suggested, that attempts to investigate the effect of TV fast-food ads on obesity.

Prohibition of fast-food commercials would reduce young obese children by 18 percent and obese older kids by 14 percent, researchers said.

In experts’ opinion, it’s the first study which shows that the TV commercials of fast-food have such a great impact on childhood obesity.

“Our study provides evidence of that link,” said study co-author Michael Grossman.

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