4th World Congress on Food and Nutrition

Presently, the prevalence of both fast-food consumption and obesity has been increased. The study intended to survey the prevalence of fast food consumption and to determine its association with abdominal and general obesity. Fast-food consumption was correlated with abdominal obesity but did not relate to obesity based on BMI. Fast-food consumption has an increasing trend due to convenience, costs, menu choices, flavor, and taste. Although there are many contributing factors to obesity, such as over-eating, poor food choices, genetic disposition, and lack of exercise , the problem goes far beyond individual behavior. The food industry can make a significant contribution to reducing obesity by cutting back on sugary or fattening products, offering healthier choices, becoming more transparent with nutritional information. In addition, obesity prevalence increased dramatically worldwide as one of the most serious public health problems especially in childhood and adolescents in the ...

Several studies over the past years have reported links between diet soda and weight gain, diabetes , heart problems, and other health issues.Most in recent times,headlines sounded alarms about a higher chance of dementia and stroke among diet soda drinkers but experts say you don’t need to clear the diet drinks out of your fridge just yet. The sweeteners in diet soft drinks may trick you into overcompensating or eating a greater number of calories than you normally would. Drinking the right amount of diet soda a day such as a can or two isn't likely to hurt you. The artificial sweeteners and other chemicals presently used in diet soda are safe for most people, and there's no credible evidence that these ingredients cause cancer. Some common ingredients in diet soda include: Carbonated water Sweeteners Acids Colors Flavors Preservatives Vitamins and minerals Caffeine There are several other health effects of diet drinks, including: May reduce fatty liver, N...

Ketogenic diets have become incredibly popular. The term "Ketogenic” ïs a low carb diet i.e. Atkins diet. The idea of it to get more calories from protein and fat and less from carbohydrates. It will cut back most on the carbs that are easy to digest, like sugar, soda, pastries, and white bread. This diet is an eating plan that focuses on foods that provide a lot of healthful fats, protein, and very few carbohydrates. This may help to lose more weight in the first 3 to 6 months than some other diets. As it takes more calories to change fat into energy than it does to change carbs into energy. Here are some health conditions that may benefit from a ketogenic diet. Epilepsy Metabolic Syndrome Glycogen Storage Disease Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Diabetes Some Cancers     Autism Parkinson’s Disease Obesity GLUT1 Deficiency Syndrome Traumatic Brain Injury Multiple Sclerosis Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Alzheimer’s Disease Migraine Headache...