Effects of Processed Food Consumption on Obesity

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dc.contributor.authorSharma, Pen_US
dc.contributor.authorSingh, AKen_US
dc.contributor.authorRaushan, Aen_US
dc.contributor.authorRajput, R.en_US
dc.date.accessioned2025-06-18T11:04:55Z
dc.date.available2025-06-18T11:04:55Z
dc.date.issued2025-04
dc.description.abstractThe increasing consumption of processed foods, including snacks, confectionery, and sugar-sweetened beverages, has contributed significantly to rising obesity rates and associated health risks. This review examines the impact of food processing on dietary patterns, nutritional quality, and health outcomes, with a focus on obesity and related non-communicable diseases in the Indian context. Processed and ultra-processed foods, characterized by high sugar, unhealthy fats, and low fiber content, are widely consumed in India, influencing dietary habits and increasing risks of cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. Epidemiological data indicate a rising prevalence of obesity in urban areas, with an increase in overweight and obesity rates among women of reproductive age. Dairy consumption, while nutritionally rich, also plays a role in weight gain due to its calorie density and fat content. Additionally, the growing preference for high-calorie snacks and beverages exacerbates obesity risks, particularly among younger populations. This paper also explores the association between dietary patterns and metabolic disorders, highlighting studies that demonstrate a link between processed food intake and increased energy consumption, insulin resistance, and metabolic dysregulation. Furthermore, the concept of food addiction and its contribution to obesity is discussed, emphasizing the role of highly palatable, processed foods in reinforcing overeating behaviors. Addressing these dietary concerns requires effective public health strategies, consumer awareness, and policy interventions to promote healthier eating habits and mitigate the adverse health effects of processed food consumption in India.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsUniversity Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsUniversity Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsUniversity Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsUniversity Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.citationSharma P, Singh AK, Raushan A, Rajput R.. Effects of Processed Food Consumption on Obesity . European Journal of Nutrition and Food Safety. 2025 Apr; 17(4): 317-328en_US
dc.identifier.issn2347-5641
dc.identifier.placeIndiaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/248202
dc.languageenen_US
dc.publisherMs. M. B. Mondalen_US
dc.relation.issuenumber4en_US
dc.relation.volume17en_US
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i41702en_US
dc.subjectObesityen_US
dc.subjectprocessed fooden_US
dc.subjectpublic healthen_US
dc.subjectsnacksen_US
dc.subjectdairy and beveragesen_US
dc.titleEffects of Processed Food Consumption on Obesityen_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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