Hazards of Fast Food

Jay Carr

Fast Food

• Arby’ s• McDonald’s • Burger King

• KFC• Dairy Queen

• Sonic• Wendy’s

Leading Problems of Fast Food

• Obesity• Hypertension

• Diabetes• High Cholesterol

• Depression• Sexual Dysfunction

• Heart Disease• Cancer

Why America is Fat

Obesity

• High calories • Refined fats• Refined sugars• High sodium• Deficient in essential

minerals & vitamins

LARGE WAISTLINE

“Obesity has been ranked the number one health threat for Americans; it is also the

second leading cause of preventable death in United States which claims up to

400,000 lives a year.” (Mohan 2011)

Depression

“…people who indulge in fast foods regularly are 58% more likely to suffer

from depression.”

Fast Foods are:• Void of

antioxidants and omega 3’s

• Contain: preservatives,

emulsifiers, thickeners,

stabilizers and flavor enhancers

Sexual Dysfunction

• Fatty Acids Cause:– Sexual dysfunction– Decreased libido– Infertility– Decreased sperm

count– Decrease in female

ovulation

Make Healthy Decisions

• Say NO to fast food

• Eat at home• Buy local• Buy organic• BE HEALTHY!