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Unhealthy diet consider one of the biggest problems in Kuwait. The reason is that it harms our lives and it will lead us to a lot of crises if we don't find what is the cause of the issue. One of the causes of an unhealthy diet is that people consume a lot of fast food. According to the International Journal of Preventive Medicine, (81.4%) of the students consumed fast food twice per week. The reason of it that there are many fast-food restaurants in Kuwait and the fast-food meal is very cheap. For example, if you are hungry and want to order something how can you resist all the delicious and cheap restaurants. Another cause of an unhealthy diet is there aren’t a lot of decent healthy restaurants. For instance, even if you find a decent restaurant it will not be at a good price. Finally, some companies trick us to buy unhealthy food and say that it’s healthy which is considered one of the causes of an unhealthy diet. For example, If you want to buy cookies that are low in calories You will see that some companies make the cookies low in calories by changing the original ingredients and putting chemical ingredients that are bad for your health to make it low in calories. Those causes would lead us to an unhealthy diet and for that we should be aware of them and be more precise about what is going in our mouths. In conclusion, unhealthy diet is a major issue in our life and we have to be aware of it.

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Unhealthy diet is considered one of the biggest problems in Kuwait. It’s a big problem since it harms our life And leads us to a lot of crises like obesity and diabetes. For those reasons we have to find a solution for this issue and there is a lot of solution for this issue. First, we have to encourage people to stop eating in fast-food restaurants. In addition, we put more healthy restaurants and try to make them cheaper like the fast-food restaurants. Second, we remove the unhealthy food and The bad quality food from supermarkets. Finally, we encourage people to go to a nutritionist to solve their unhealthy diet problems because We don’t have the knowledge of how to be healthy and have a healthy diet. In conclusion, Unhealthy diet is a big problem In our life And with those solutions, we can remove this issue and make our life better if we apply these solutions.

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An unhealthy diet is a big problem that people face, and this problem is widespread in Kuwait especially to a very large extent . There are several solutions to solve this problem , including these solutions . First, parents should reduce unhealthy food for their children and make them follow a healthy diet, for example, they can make them eat sweets once a day and eat fast food once a week . Second, the person facing this problem should follow a healthy diet, for example, he can participate in diet meals . Finally, a person can go to a nutritionist for advice and solve this problem because some people do not know the appropriate solution for it ,for example, he can make a diet schedule suitable for health . In conclusion, health makes human life better , and that every problem has a solution . We must choose that best solutions to solve a problem .

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Fast Food s Effect on the Body Medical Course

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Abstract

Background: We assessed fast-food consumption including frequency, type, and reasons among college students from the Kuwait University, and whether there were any key sex differences.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted from January-March 2016 with 421 students (297 women, mean age = 20.99 ± 3.14 years). Students completed self-administered fast-food questionnaires and weight and height measurements were obtained.

Results: Most (81.4%) consumed fast food more than twice per week and more men than women were overweight or obese (54.8% vs. 38.7%, respectively; P = 0.002); however, there were no differences in the fast-food frequency per body mass index or sex. Taste was the most reported motivator to consume fast food (46.7%) and women were significantly more likely to value taste as compared to men (49.8% vs. 38.9%, respectively; P = 0.005).

Conclusions: Fast food is a key part of college students' diet in Kuwait; therefore, students should be educated on the negative effects of frequent fast-food consumption. University health promotional activities should include nutrition education on healthier fast-food options and how to prepare easy-to-cook meals at home.

Keywords: Consumption; Kuwait; fast food; sex difference; taste; weight.

Conflict of interest statement

There are no conflicts of interest.

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In Kuwait, there are several harmful consequences of eating an unhealthy diet. First, there is no question that consuming unhealthy meals results in weight gain. For example, Kuwait has the world's highest rate of obese people, with 42.8 percent of its population being obese as a result of poor eating habits. Second, when people consume increasing amounts of sweets and simple carbs, their insulin levels rise, increasing their risk of developing diabetes. To clarify, huge doses of refined white sugar with little to no nutritional value cause their bodies to secrete more insulin as a result. Their metabolisms become stressed as a result of the insulin surge, making them more susceptible to illness. As a result, diabetes affects many individuals in Kuwait. Third, an unhealthy diet might also lead to depressive symptoms. For instance, serotonin and dopamine are two chemicals that our brains require in order to operate properly. People who do not produce enough serotonin or dopamine are more likely to suffer from depression and be depressed on a regular basis. In conclusion, there are several harmful effects of a poor diet in Kuwait that require public awareness and care.

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The person how faced this issue is my friend Ali, because he ate fast food each single day. He suffered from unhealthy diet for a long time, since primary school until the first year of the university. He suffered from excessive obesity that caused him many diseases, including diabetes and shortness of breath, and he was always feeling down Because of the many diseases he suffered from and because he could not lead his life normally. He has been working on solving this problem since last year. From that moment, my friend Ali decided, after warning the doctors of the danger of obesity and the previous diseases he faced, to go to a nutritionist to work with him to reduce his weight by making a healthy diet schedule, also sports play a major role in improving health. Ali followed his health schedule with the practice of sports and thus Ali got an excellent result in changing his lifestyle, because of this changing in his lifestyle, Ali became one of the best Padel players in Kuwait.

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One of the questions people wanting to lose weight, but who either do not enjoy or are incapable of exercise ask is, "If I eat healthy and exercise, will I lose weight?" It is a fair question, though it does not have a simple answer.

Cutting fatty, salty, sugary foods packed with trans fats, preservatives and artificial colors and flavors out of your diet can certainly improve your overall health and may cause you to drop a few pounds in the first few weeks. That's the good news.

The bad news is that changing your diet alone probably won't cause any significant weight loss. In order to reach and maintain your weight loss goals, it is also important to exercise, stay hydrated and get enough sleep.

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It is possible to lose weight simply by eating a leaner and more nutritious diet, but it is much easier to do so with a combination of a healthy diet, regular exercise, staying hydrated and getting enough sleep.

Weight Loss Facts

If losing weight were easy it would not be big business. There re almost as many different ways to lose weight as there are people trying to do so, but no matter what celebrities, celebrity doctors and manufacturers of miracle solutions claim, weight loss boils down to four simple things:

Taking in fewer nutrition-dense calories than you burn

Consistent cardiovascular workouts plus weight training

Staying fully hydrated

Getting enough sleep

The University of Kansas Medical Center recommends eating at least three times per day, plus snacks. This helps keeps your metabolism up, which means that you are not only taking in a steady stream of nutrients, you are continuously burning calories. Keeping your blood sugar levels balanced can also help stave off sudden cravings and afternoon fatigue.

Choose Calories That Count

The types of calories you burn are more important than the number you take in because empty, sugary calories are stored quickly as fat. The experts at the the University of Kentucky Healthcare center recommend that you concentrate on fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains and healthy fats.

Whole fruit is better than juices because the fiber in fruit that helps you lose weight slows down the metabolism of the sugar and can help you feel full. Vegetables are best when eaten raw, grilled, roasted or steamed with little to no added fat. Lean on citrus juices, herbs, spices and aromatics such as garlic to flavor vegetables and use a very light hand with the salt shaker.

Lean proteins include chicken, turkey and fish that is grilled, broiled, roasted or pan-seared in a bit of heart-healthy olive oil. Whole grains include brown rice, faro, quinoa, rolled oats, popcorn and whole wheat. Healthy fats are found in avocados, fatty fish such as salmon and mackerel, nuts, seeds and olive oil. These fats raise your levels of good cholesterol and lower the bad.

Excellent Reasons to Exercise

Weight training is just what it sounds like, and it can involve free weights, weight and resistance machines at a gym or even your own body weight. Weight training generally involves short bursts of effort and does not raise your heart rate the same way or for the same amount of time as cardio does. What it does do is build lean muscle mass, which makes your body burn more calories even when you are at rest.

Celebrate Your Zzzs

Getting enough sleep also supports your immune system and fights infections, explains Penn State. This is why becoming over exhausted and "run down" can lead to you getting sick. Sleeping well helps your body metabolize sugar properly, helping lower your risk of Type 2 diabetes, and it refreshes your brain so that you can perform more effectively at work or at school.

The best way to ensure a good night's sleep, Penn State recommends, is to avoid stimulants such as caffeine and nicotine. Also avoid alcohol because it affects how well you sleep. Set up a bedtime routine and stick to it, making sure that you get up at the same time each morning. Put your electronics, including your phone away or turn them off at least one hour before bedtime and keep your bedroom cool and dark.

Hallmarks of Healthy Eating

You do not have to restrict yourself to rice cakes, kale and water, remind the nutrition experts at Tufts University. Enjoying a varied diet plan that holds your interest is a far more likely a recipe for success than a restrictive diet which is boring and makes it seem as though you are being punished. And while there are no special foods to eat to lose weight in the sense that they will magically melt fat, some foods are more helpful to the hopeful dieter than others.

KMC suggests that you take in plenty of fruits and vegetables because they are low calorie and filling. They can also help satisfy your craving for sugar and many, such as watermelon, are water-dense which helps you to stay hydrated.

Instead of cheese and crackers, have cheese on slices of apple or pear. All forms of cheddar are a classic pairing with apples, and Havarti goes especially well with pears. You can also smear peanut butter on celery or dip celery, carrot sticks or jicama slices in hummus for a creamy, crunchy treat.

Foods to Avoid

One thing that can help is truly understanding why you should avoid these foods. Salty foods can make you retain water as well as raising your blood pressure. Fatty foods are generally high in calories. Sugary foods wreak havoc on your blood sugar levels. Artificial colors and flavors may not actually pose a threat to your diet, but they certainly do not offer it any benefits.

Trans fats can raise the levels of lower-density lipoproteins, or LDLs in your blood. This bad cholesterol is microscopic fat globules that, when left unchecked, can block your arteries, making your heart work harder. This can raise your risk of heart attack, stroke and some cancers. Trans fats also lower the levels of high-density lipoproteins that clean out the LDLs in your blood.

How to Stay Hydrated

Signs of dehydration include irritability, fatigue, headache, dizziness, dark-colored urine, fuzzy thinking and dry mouth, explains Irvine. Feeling thirsty is actually a sign that you are already mildly dehydrated, so take it seriously and grab a glass of water or a water-high fruit such as watermelon or grapefruit or vegetables such as cucumbers, celery, lettuce or zucchini.

Irvine recommends water for effective hydration, but all beverages count. Men should drink 13 cups of liquid per day and women should aim for 9 cups. Drink more than that if you work out a lot or live in a very hot, dry climate. Good beverage choices include hot or iced coffee or tea, herbal tisanes, fruit juices, sparkling water and broth. It is best to avoid sodas of all kinds because of their high sugar content.

Eating Schedule to Lose Weight

The general idea is that you will still count calories and plan healthy meals so that you are getting all the nutrition you require to function at your peak efficiency. Fasting for the rest of each 24-hour period forces your body to burn stored fat, explains the University of Utah.

The plus side to TRF is that you can still eat fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, healthy fats and whole grains, which is your best bet for losing weight. If you have diabetes or other blood sugar issues, make sure that you consult with your doctor before trying TRF.

Going Too Far

This condition, explains Harvard's Marcelo Campos, M.D., is somewhat similar to anorexia in its unhealthy emotional response to food and an obsessive-compulsive disorder in the anxiety surrounding food choices. Some of the hallmarks of orthorexia are a need to know exactly where foods come from, what is in them and how they are prepared.

If your relationship to food, especially in the form of a rigid refusal to eat a large variety of foods, is having an impact on your social and familial interactions, you should consult your physician.

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Can You Lose Weight Just by Eating Healthier?

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One of the questions people wanting to lose weight, but who either do not enjoy or are incapable of exercise ask is, "If I eat healthy and exercise, will I lose weight?" It is a fair question, though it does not have a simple answer.

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