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Objective: The study med to examine the impact of three prevalent fast-food chn meals on recommed dietary patterns. We compared New South Wales Department of Health's guidelines for diets totaling 5,020, 6,275, 9,205 and 12,540 kilojoules with meals obtned from McDonald's, Pizza Hut, and Kentucky Fried Chicken substituted into one meal per day for five days a week. Our focus was on analyzing the change in dly intake of calories, fiber, fat, PS ratio protein to saturated fat, protein, and carbohydrate content due to the inclusion of these fast-food options.
Method: We calculated the changes agnst recommed dietary guidelines and established correlations with calorie consumption patterns, fat percentage energy contributions, protein-to-saturated fat ratios, and fiber intake. The findings revealed that substituting meals from McDonald's or Kentucky Fried Chicken resulted in an increased overall caloric intake, a rise in saturated fat contribution to total calories, and a decline in both the PS ratio and dietary fiber content.
Results: The fast-food options were characterized by high-fat content and calorie counts while being deficient in fiber - thus contravening Australian Dietary Guidelines. When these meals were added to diets med at healthy living, they led to an increase in average dly caloric consumption and a reduction in the beneficial PS ratio, alongside decreased dietary fiber intake. The extent of this negative impact was directly related to how frequently these fast-food meals replaced healthier alternatives.
: Fast food can be convenient but poses health risks when included in the diet due to their high fat content and low fiber levels. Even if just one fast-food meal per week is consumed, it may negatively affect diets designed for optimal nutrition, particularly those focused on calorie reduction. This study highlights that choosing healthier dietary options remns essential for mntning a balanced diet.
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Fast Foods Impact on Dietary Guidelines Unhealthy Caloric Intake Increase Reduced Fiber Content in Diets PS Ratio Decline with Fast Foods Saturated Fat Contribution Rise Fast Foods Role in Overconsumption