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Highly processed food and its effect on health of children and adults
Patrycja Kapczuk1, Natalia Komorniak2, Karolina Rogulska3
1Department of Biochemistry, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin. patrycja2510@o2.pl.
Abstract:
Despite the availability of a number of natural products, there is still a lot of highly processed food on the market. Therefore, it seems reasonable to educate society on reasonable consumption. The aim of the study was to review the literature in terms of classification, mode of action and the impact of the most commonly used food additives on the health of children and adults. Unfortunately, eating habits of both adults and children differ significantly from the recommendations presented in the healthy eating pyramid. Food additives constitute an important element of the manufacturing process, which raises much controversy. These substances may accumulate in the organism and have a negative impact on health. The present literature review indicates the necessity of taking preventive measures and promoting education in terms of proper nutrition as well as the threats resulting from the consumption of highly processed food.
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