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The U.S. has the highest intake of ultra-processed foods in the world, accounting for 58% of adults’ daily calorie intake. What is the amount for childrens' daily calorie intake?
67%
This is the #1 cause of death worldwide and involves problems with the heart or blood vessels.
Heart disease?
This chronic condition is caused by having too much body fat.
Obesity
What hormone helps the body use sugar for energy, but doesn’t work properly in people with Type 2 diabetes.
Insulin
What are the alternative examples for UPF's?
Fresh fruits and vegetables, Lean proteins, Water and other natural drinks, Whole grains.
Many junk foods contain...?
Additives, dyes, and colors.
These fats, found in fast food and baked goods, raise “bad” cholesterol and can clog arteries.
Trans and saturated fats
This symptom makes it hard for people with obesity to move or breathe easily.
Shortness of breath
What are highly processed foods—often high in sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats—raise the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs)?
UPFs often lack this type of substance that the body needs to maintain proper function and prevent chronic disease.
Nutrients
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), How many children in America out 5 are obese?
Approximately 1 in 5 children in America is obese.
Eating too much of this mineral raises blood pressure, putting extra strain on the heart.
Salt
Eating lots of sugary and fatty foods is an example of this type of risk factor.
Dietary factor
What organ, which produces insulin, may not make enough of it in people with Type 2 diabetes.
Pancreas
What type of fats in UPF's lead to weight gain?
Unhealthy fats (trans and saturated)
How much money each year do food beverage companies spend on advertising?
$14 billion?
Consuming foods high in trans fats, saturated fats, and added sugars can weaken this vital organ over time.
Heart
These grains have been processed so much that they lose their nutrients.
Refined grains
Being overweight, inactive, or over age 45 increases your chances of developing this chronic disease.
Type 2 diabetes
Because UPFs are low in essential nutrients, they can weaken this system, reducing the body’s ability to fight infections and repair damage.
Immune System
Junk food consumption has been linked to what in children?
Stress, anxiety, or sleep dissatisfaction?
These ingredients found in ultra-processed foods can trigger inflammation in the body, putting extra stress on the heart over time.
Additives and colorings
Family history and DNA are part of this risk factor group.
Name two serious complications that can result from untreated Type 2 diabetes.
Heart disease and kidney failure?
Regularly eating UPFs can harm this organ system responsible for transporting blood and nutrients throughout the body.
Cardiovascular system