Oshada
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): Oshada Journal - February

The Negative Impact of Giving Instant Food to Children: A Review of Literature Studies on Health Risks

Andi Nursiah (Universitas Muslim Indonesia)
Dwi Siyamsih (Universitas Islam Negeri Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi)
Anita Lontaan (Poltekkes Kemenkes Manado)
Hasnidar Hasnidar (Universitas Sipatokkong Mambo)
Dona Suzana (FK Universitas Gunadarma)



Article Info

Publish Date
22 Feb 2025

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the negative impacts of instant food consumption on children's health. Instant food is often consumed because of its ease of preparation, but its nutritional content is not balanced. The method used is a review of literature studies from various health journals, nutrition articles, and reports from international health organizations such as WHO. The literature reviewed focuses on the impact of instant food consumption on children's physical and mental health. The results of the study show that instant foods that are high in salt, sugar, fat, and preservatives can cause various health problems, such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and cognitive development disorders. In addition, high levels of sodium and trans fat in instant foods can affect the body's metabolic function, increasing the risk of chronic diseases later in life. Lack of fiber intake in instant foods also contributes to digestive problems and lack of essential nutrients for children. Therefore, it is important for parents to be more selective in choosing the food consumed by children. Reducing the consumption of instant foods and replacing them with more nutritious foods is very necessary to support optimal child growth and development

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Dentistry Education Health Professions Immunology & microbiology Medicine & Pharmacology

Description

The journal publishes original articles on current issues and trends occurring internationally in Nursing, Law Health, Nutrition, Midwifery, Environmental health, Public health, Reproductive Health, Education and Health ...