Question

Why is a food rich in carbohydrates and fats not a healthy practice?

Answer 1

Definition:

1. Carbohydrates: These are the biomolecules in which carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen are present, and these are the molecules of sugars.
2. Fats: These are esterified fatty acids. These can be saturated or unsaturated.

Unhealthy practice:

1. Simple carbohydrates are rapidly absorbed by the body, which raises blood sugar and makes one feel hungry more frequently.
2. The brief feeling of fullness is connected to overeating, being overweight, and illnesses including diabetes and heart disease.
3. Diets high in carbohydrates from sweet and starchy foods cause more weight gain.
4. Increased weight can increase the risk of developing diabetes.
5. High-carbohydrate diets, particularly those derived from meals with a lot of starch and sugar, may raise some people's risk of cardiovascular disease.
6. Compared to carbohydrates or proteins, fat calories are more easily converted to body fat. They may also alter appetite, making it difficult to recognize fullness.
7. Saturated and trans fats both raise LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels, which increases the risk of heart disease. Trans fats even lower HDL ("good") cholesterol levels. Therefore, choosing foods low in both saturated and trans fats is better.
8. Eating food rich in fats may cause obesity, hypertension, heart disease, cancer, etc.