Fast food
For all you people reading this I am going to talk about fast food and other food. Fast food is food that is usually inexpensive, convenient and quick. That’s why people buy it, but the reason why fast food is inexpensive is because it uses cheaper and unhealthier ingredients like high fat oil, refined grains and added fats and oil, instead of ingredients like lean meat. That’s why fast food is high in cholesterol, sodium and fat. However it’s not all fast food’s fault because some people who eat fast food regularly don’t exercise a lot. In a New Zealand survey in 2006 showed that 1 in 12 kids was obese and 1 in 5 kids were overweight. And also 2 in 3 kids have drunk fizzy drink in the past 10 days. The popular type of fast food includes fries, burger, fried chicken, pizza and fish and chips. Popular fast food franchises include Macdonald, KFC, Burger king, Pizza hut etc. There are also more types of fast food like Indian food and Chinese food and Fish n Chips.
The main 5 types of food are
. Carbohydrates they are mainly found in sugary or starchy foods like fruits or bread. Energy value is 17 kj per gram.
.Fats is also known as lipid. Fat found in stuff like butter, oil and meat. Fat acts as insulation from the cold. Energy value is 38 kj per gram.
.Proteins is found in food like Eggs, fish, meat and lentils. Protein is used for repairing the body and growing. Energy value is 17 kj per gram.
. Vitamins and minerals don’t have any energy value but is important for growth and health.
Now that you know about the 5 main types of food. I can tell you about the food prymaid.
. Water 8 servings
. Rice, bread and pasta 6 servings
. Vegetables 3 servings
. Fruit 2 servings
. Milk, yogurt and cheese 3 servings
. Meat, fish, dry beans and nuts 2 servings
. Calcium, Vitamin d and Vitamin b-12 supplements
. Fats, oil and sweets use sparingly
So now you know a bit about fast food and other types of food. Hope you make the right decision about what you are going to eat. Like they say you are what you eat.
