ON HEALTH, ECONOMY AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Unhealthy Eating Habits and its consequences

LISSETTE COLLADO

What are unhealthy Foods?

Any food that is high in sodium, cholesterol or sugar.

What are the consequences of not eating healthy?

Obesity is a major consequence of not eating healthy.

According to the Center for the Diseases Control and Prevention

35.7 % of adults 17 % of children

Common diseases linked to Obesity

• High blood pressure•Heart disease• Stroke• Diabetes• Cancers

Breathing difficultiesArthritis

Sources of Information

.Observations, interviews, interaction with people when at restaurants and collective discussions.

Observations:•There are around 26 fast food restaurants in Bushwick •A variety of individuals visit this restaurant on a regular basis•Individuals consume excess calories in just one order

Type of foods people order:Big Mac contains 530 caloriesStake, Egg & Cheese Bagel contains 670 caloriesStrawberry McCafe Shake which has 550 calories

INTERVIEWS AND DISCUSSIONS

Interaction with People

Why do they choose this place to eat? • They have a busy schedule • The lack of healthy food

markets

Improper Nutrition

Increases patients’ admissions to hospitals

Rises medical bills Increases out pocket expensesIt causes business expenses to

growIt will cause inflation of future

medical costs (CDC) estimates that if

Americans eat healthy, we could save $77 billion in medical costs

And its negative impacts on the economy

Food transportation: trucks, ships, planes The distance to which food

travels from where it is grown to where it is purchased is the reason of increasing pollution

Water consumption: It can take as much as

3,682 liters of water to produce 2.2 lbs of boneless beef in the U.S.

paper consumption: Contributes to

deforestationLitter waste:The amount of

package, wrapping, napkins accounts for 20% of litter waste

Environmental Impacts of Fast Food Industries

EATING HEALTHY IS EASIER THAN YOU THINK!!!

watch your calories

Avoid fast food

Eat fruits, vegetables

Exercise

Drink enough water

THANK YOU !!!