Comida chatarra y su impacto en la alimentación

Abstract

Junk food are foods of low nutritional value with a high content of sugar, fat and sodium, examples of these are: snacks, soft drinks, pastries, sweets, refined cereals, ice cream, some fast foods, such as hamburgers, pizzas, etc. The objective of this work was to carry out a bibliographic review on the origin and classification of these products, socioeconomic and cultural, physicochemical and microbiological aspects, as well as some damage to health. In today society, marked by its fast-paced lifestyle, the availability and speed of these products lead to a significant increase in their intake. The high consumption of these products can be related to the prevalence of diseases such as obesity and diabetes. It is important to note that the consumption of these foods should be low, as long as there is a healthy balance between the intake of carbohydrates, fats and proteins in the diet of the population.