Assignment:
Consider the following dietary risk factor for heart disease: A diet high in saturated fats and low in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Also consider the fact that billions of dollars are spent each year on food advertisements exhorting Americans to eat more junk foods. Taking the above mentioned factors into account, respond to the following:
- What types of foods do you think Americans are eating in place of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains?
- What nutrients and food substances are they getting from these foods?
- How are these foods linked to diseases?
- Do you think there is place for junk foods in a diet plan?
Your answer must be typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman font (size 12), one-inch margins on all sides, APA format.