Health Science: Do you know the dangers of puffed foods?

Puffed food is a kind of food that is made of cereals, potatoes or beans as the main raw materials, and is expanded by baking, frying, microwave or extrusion to increase the volume and have a certain degree of crispness. Because of the porous and fluffy structure of this kind of food, it tastes crispy and sweet, and is very popular among children and young people.

However, do you know the dangers of puffed foods?

1. Decreased appetite: Since puffed foods contain a lot of additives and are mostly high in salt, spicy, and sugar, long-term consumption may lead to a decrease in appetite and partial or picky eating.

2. Causes obesity: Since puffed foods are mostly made through frying, grilling, etc., they contain a large amount of fat that is difficult to metabolize, which easily accumulates in the body, causing excessive obesity and causing diseases such as hyperlipidemia and hypertension.

3. Malnutrition: A lot of food coloring is added to puffed food. If the body ingests a large amount of such coloring, it is easy to affect the body's normal metabolism, causing malnutrition, dry hair, yellow skin and other symptoms. In severe cases, it may increase the burden on the liver and kidneys and cause liver disease.