Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

Worst effects of fast food

Fast food can be defined as any food that contributes little or no nutrient value to the diet, but instead provides excess calories and fat. Fast food can be a good way to save time, but it is not the (1) ____ way for nutrition because it can have negative effects (2) ____ our health.

Obesity

Obesity means having too much body fat. Fast food is high (3)____  calories and sugar that contribute to increased-weight gain. Even small amount of fast food can (4) ____ your calorie intake considerably. Fast foods also replace healthy eating habits. For example, people who consume fast foods are less (5) ____ to eat fruits, vegetables, milk etc. This change in eating habits can easily lead to obesity.

Heart disease

Eating fast food four (6)_____ more times a week can increase the risk of dying from heart disease by 80 percent. Fast food creates a much higher risk of heart disease because of the high (7) ____ of saturated or trans fats found in much of the food. Those fats can clog the arteries and, over time, (8) ______ to high cholesterol levels.  

Type 2 diabetes

This type of diabetes is often caused by (9) _____ lifestyle choices, such as being overweight and not being physically active. There is a side effect to consuming frequent amounts (10) ______ fast food ‘obesity’ which can lead to the development of diabetes.

 (Adapted from http://www.wonderslist.com/10-worst-effects-of-fast-food)

Eating fast food four (6)_____ more times a week can increase the risk of dying from heart disease by 80 percent.