Today takes place the world junk food day, or Junk food world day in the Anglo-Saxon world. This event aims to raise awareness of the risks of a diet too rich in fats and sugars and to remind people of the importance of adopting a healthy and balanced diet.
Junk food world day
July 21 is the World Day of junk food. This event, also called “Junk Food World Day” in the Anglo-Saxon world, comes to us from the United States. Junk food refers to industrial dishes served by fast food restaurants that are too rich, too fatty and too sweet. The aim is to raise awareness of the dangers that this type of food presents to health.
The dangers of junk food on health
Junk food increases overweight. By 2030, the obesity rate across the world is expected to rise from 15.3% to over 21% according to forecasts by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
However, overweight and obesity increase the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, heart attack and stroke, not to mention the risk of cancer related to certain components present in the junk food, including certain additives.
How to eat better?
Some people think that eating healthy is more expensive, but by comparing the price per kilo of certain industrial foods (chocolate bars, cookies, soft drinks, etc.) to that of fruits and vegetables for example, the quality / quantity / price ratio is much less Well !
To eat healthily, bet on locally produced seasonal fruits and vegetables and generally for foods that are little or not processed. A healthy and balanced diet is much more beneficial for health but also for the wallet and for the planet!
July 21 is World Junk Food Day. The OECD estimates that by 2030, more than 21% of the world’s population will be obese, which increases the risk of developing certain diseases. It is therefore important to be aware of the risks of junk food and to opt for a healthy and balanced diet.
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