Our food habits are changing

Processed foods:

Food that has been altered in some way during preparation.

It can be as basic as freezing, canning, baking,and drying 

What are the processed foods?

• breakfast cereals
• Cheese

• tinned vegetables
• bread
• savory snacks, such as crisps, sausage rolls, pies  
• Bacon, sausage, ham, salami 
• "convenience foods", such as microwave meals 
• cakes and biscuits 
• Milk and soft drinks

Refined foods:




They are highly processed foods that have been stripped of their original nutrient content and fiber.

 White bread

 Crackers

 Cookies (made with refined wheat flour)

 Instant oatmeal

 Rice cakes

 White pasta

 White rice

Junk foods (More junk than food)

This term, dates back to the 1950s, These foods are high in calories from sugar or fat, with little dietary fiber, protein, vitamins or minerals. 
 The term 'junk food' is now replaced by the term HFSS foods.( high in fat, sugar and salt)  They are made from white flour and refined white sugar. (white bread,and cakes)

junk food provides empty calories,but none of the protein, vitamins, or minerals required for a nutritious diet.

Many foods, such as hamburgers,pizza,and tacos can be either healthy or junk food, depending on their ingredients and preparation methods.The more highly processed items usually fall under the junk food category, including breakfast cereals that are mostly sugar or high fructose corn syrup

Fast foods:

It is a type of mass-produced food designed with an emphasis on "speed of service" (Drive - through outlets) 

Fast food began in Britain in 1860 with the first fish and chip shops The term "fast food" was recognized in a dictionary by Merriam -Webster in 1951.

Fast food was originally created for the customers who did not have the time to sit down at a restaurant and wait for their meal. speed of service was the priority. Food can be taken home for the family. In U.S. the traditional family dinner is being replaced by the  takeaway fast food. 

Fast food has become a multi billion dollar industry.

Ready to eat foods:

Foods that have been prepared can be consumed as is, without any additional cooking,These foods can be refrigerated. They are shelf-stable, require minimal heating or are served hot. 

Soft-serve ice cream.
Hot dogs, luncheon meats, 
cold cuts.
Precooked chicken .

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• Adverse effects:
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• Too much sodium, added sugars, unhealthy fats, cooking oils, trans fats, preservatives,and calories.

No dietary fiber which is obtained from cereals, pulses, fruits and vegetables

When children watch more  television (and advertisements on fast food), they are more inclined to ask for fast foods . 

Fast food restaurants advertisements target Children.

Negative impact on the health and academic performance of students. 

• Increased risk of obesity, cardiovascular diseases, colorectal cancer and depression.
  

  • Frequent consumption lowers insulin sensitivity
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  • Consumers tend to eat too much, Those who have satisfied their appetite with junk food are less likely to eat healthy foods like fruits and vegetables
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  When did you have this meal last?