{"id":2232,"date":"2017-11-26T06:21:46","date_gmt":"2017-11-26T06:21:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=2232"},"modified":"2026-09-01T13:18:54","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T13:18:54","slug":"obesity-and-negative-effects-of-junk-food-on-your-body","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/obesity-and-negative-effects-of-junk-food-on-your-body\/","title":{"rendered":"How Does Junk Food Damage Your Body?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><head><meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\">\n<\/head><body><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aa05a467599a\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aa05a467599a\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/obesity-and-negative-effects-of-junk-food-on-your-body\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/obesity-and-negative-effects-of-junk-food-on-your-body\/#Junk_Food_and_Its_Impact_on_Your_Health\" >Junk Food and Its Impact on Your Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/obesity-and-negative-effects-of-junk-food-on-your-body\/#Junk_the_Junk_Food\" >Junk the Junk Food<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/obesity-and-negative-effects-of-junk-food-on-your-body\/#How_to_Reduce_Junk_Food_Intake\" >How to Reduce Junk Food Intake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/obesity-and-negative-effects-of-junk-food-on-your-body\/#Healthier_Alternatives_to_Junk_Food\" >Healthier Alternatives to Junk Food<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/obesity-and-negative-effects-of-junk-food-on-your-body\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/obesity-and-negative-effects-of-junk-food-on-your-body\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/obesity-and-negative-effects-of-junk-food-on-your-body\/#References\" >References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n    <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/channel-health-talk\"\n       class=\"pe-healthtalk-banner\"\n       style=\"position:relative; display:block; margin:10px; border-radius:10px; border-bottom:2px solid #117B77; overflow:hidden;\">\n        <span aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"position:absolute; left:0; bottom:0; width:2px; height:50%; background:#10847e;\"><\/span>\n        <img alt=\"Join Health Talk by PharmEasy on WhatsApp\"\n             src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PEhealthtalk-1.png\"\n             style=\"width:100%; display:block; border-radius:10px;\">\n    <\/a>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span><strong>Introduction<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a known fact that eating too much junk food can be detrimental to your health and cause serious repercussions in the future. There are many chronic health conditions like obesity, high blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure that can directly be linked to the consumption of junk food<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10861337\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog, we unravel the impact of junk foods on health and their long-term impact on your body with Dr Mehul Choksi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr Mehul Choksi is one of the leading Consultant gastroenterologists practicing in Mumbai. He is proficient and has successfully handled many Gastroenterology procedures like Gastroscopic biopsies, Endoscopic sclerotherapy, endoscopic variceal ligation, Snare polypectomy,<em> <\/em>and<em> PEG tube placement<\/em> among many others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Junk_Food_and_Its_Impact_on_Your_Health\"><\/span><strong>Junk Food and Its Impact on Your Health<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to know the impact junk food has on our health to understand the severity of the situation. Food like <em>burgers, pizza, and French fries<\/em> can be had once a while and should be restricted to one time a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Foods like these contain high levels of sugar, fat, and salt which together and even individually can lead to conditions like diabetes, obesity, and heart disease<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK209844\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">2<\/a><\/sup> if not kept in check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201dA person can have junk food once in a while but whatever junk food is planned to be consumed should have been freshly prepared and served hot.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Some of the Most Common Ailments that such Foods can cause are:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/your-ultimate-guide-to-a-balanced-diet-for-diabetes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Type 2 diabetes<\/strong><\/a><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4772793\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">3<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Obesity<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4772793\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">3<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kidney ailments and stones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/insulin-resistance-what-you-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Insulin resistance<\/a><\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4772793\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">3<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/diagnostic-the-fatty-liver-diet-foods-to-eat-and-avoid-to-reverse-fatty-liver-disease\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fatty liver<\/a><\/strong> disease which can lead to end-stage cirrhosis<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4772793\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">3<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heart conditions due to high levels of cholesterol<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4772793\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">3<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High reflux or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/diagnostics-gerd-symptoms-causes-treatment-how-to-manage-them\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heartburn<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Acute gastroenteritis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Acute viral hepatitis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can clearly find that junk food does more harm than good to the body. This is mainly due to the fact that these junk foods have less or no presence of necessary nutrients and also have low satiation levels. This means that you would end up overeating something which is of low nutritional value.<\/p><div id=\"sfa_container_2232\" class=\"sfa_container\" style=\"display:none\"><div class=\"sfa_overlay\"><\/div><button id=\"sfa_btn_2232\" class=\"sfa_btn\">Show Full Article<\/button><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201dLong-term intake can lead to constipation and vital nutrient, vitamin and mineral deficiencies.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote doc-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Nowadays, we can see kids and the younger generation increasingly indulging in fast food. Regularly eating junk food might create various health problems like malnutrition, dental problems, etc. I would highly recommend restraining your kids from having junk food more often<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7699964\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">5<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<cite><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/legal\/editorial-policy\/dr-siddharth-gupta-73\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Siddharth Gupta, B.A.M.S, M.D (Ayu)<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Does It Impact the Kids and Teenagers?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The impact of junk food can be seen quite visibly among the younger generations, especially the teenagers and pre-teens as they get overly influenced by the marketing commercials seen on television. You can often see groups of young teenagers in fast food joints eating a whole assortment of unhealthy food on a regular basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This has led to a drastic increase in obesity and a decrease in their daily nutritional intake, which further complicates their health. Gastroenterologists see many cases of teenage obesity, high cholesterol, and atherosclerosis on a daily basis due to these bad food choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since foods high in sugar and salt are known to elevate serotonin levels in the body, it also leads to constant mood swings and anxiety-like symptoms every time the sugar levels in your body crash<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11522855\/\">4<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They also experience loss in concentration and extreme fatigue coupled with a drop in cognitive senses. Unlike the elderly who would have specific ailments pertaining to digestion and processing of junk food and its contents, the teenagers would also have to cope with <em>mental ailments and cognitive disabilities<\/em> if exposed to too much junk food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201dJunk food is harmful because it contains a high level of calories from sugar or fat without the presence of fibre, protein, vitamins or minerals.\u201d\u009d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote doc-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Having junk food constantly might have adverse effects on your kid\u2019s mental health. It is been studied that kids who eat junk food frequently might experience psychological distress and show violent behaviour<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25280418\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">6<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<cite><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/legal\/editorial-policy\/dr-rajeev-singh-70\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Rajeev Singh, BAMS<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Junk_the_Junk_Food\"><\/span><strong>Junk the Junk Food<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Junk food tastes delectable due to the high amounts of sugar and salt present in it. Consuming it too much is sure to have negative effects on your health and has the potential to cause irreversible damage to your vital organs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only permissible levels of junk food are advisable<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>You can consume a daily limit of empty calories or junk food depending on your nutritional requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A child can have around 120-150 empty calories.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An adult man from 19-30 can have around 330 empty calories<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An adult man aged 31 to 50 and a male teenager around 14-18 can consume around 265 calories of junk food.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Females aged 19 to 30 can have around 260 calories of junk food.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Males and females above 50 can have around 120 calories of junk food.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These permissible limits are subjective to the amount of physical activity and exercise one does during the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Reduce_Junk_Food_Intake\"><\/span><strong>How to Reduce Junk Food Intake<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/How-to-Reduce-Junk-Food-Intake-1024x682.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-287803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/How-to-Reduce-Junk-Food-Intake-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/How-to-Reduce-Junk-Food-Intake-375x250.webp 375w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/How-to-Reduce-Junk-Food-Intake-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/How-to-Reduce-Junk-Food-Intake-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/How-to-Reduce-Junk-Food-Intake-741x494.webp 741w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/How-to-Reduce-Junk-Food-Intake-480x320.webp 480w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/How-to-Reduce-Junk-Food-Intake-720x480.webp 720w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/How-to-Reduce-Junk-Food-Intake-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/How-to-Reduce-Junk-Food-Intake.webp 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Reducing junk food does not mean you have to eliminate it completely. Making gradual changes and choosing more nutritious foods can help improve your overall diet and make healthier eating habits easier to maintain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Plan your meals:<\/strong> Regular, balanced meals can help prevent excessive hunger and reduce the urge to reach for highly processed snacks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep healthier options available:<\/strong> Keep fruits, nuts, roasted chana, yoghurt and other nutritious snacks easily accessible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Limit sugary drinks:<\/strong> Choose water or unsweetened beverages more often instead of soft drinks, energy drinks or other sugary beverages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Read food labels:<\/strong> Check for added sugars, sodium and saturated fat when choosing packaged foods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Control portions:<\/strong> If you choose junk food, having a smaller portion less often can help limit excess calories, sodium and unhealthy fats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cook more meals at home:<\/strong> Home-cooked meals make it easier to control the ingredients, portion sizes and amount of salt or added sugar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make gradual changes:<\/strong> Replacing one or two less nutritious choices at a time can be more sustainable than trying to change your entire diet at once.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal is not to follow a perfect diet but to make nutritious foods the regular choice and keep highly processed foods as an occasional part of the diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Healthier_Alternatives_to_Junk_Food\"><\/span><strong>Healthier Alternatives to Junk Food<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not necessary to completely avoid favourite foods. Instead, highly processed, fried or sugary options can be replaced with foods that provide more fibre, protein, vitamins and minerals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Choose fresh fruits, nuts or roasted chana instead of chips and packaged snacks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Replace sugary drinks with water, unsweetened beverages or plain buttermilk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose home-cooked meals with vegetables, whole grains and a protein source instead of frequent fast food.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try baked or air-fried foods instead of deep-fried options.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose plain yoghurt with fruit instead of desserts that are high in added sugar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check portion sizes and enjoy less nutritious foods occasionally rather than regularly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These simple swaps can help improve overall diet quality while still allowing room for occasional treats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/15-protein-rich-foods-for-a-healthy-life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">17 Protein-Rich Foods For a Healthy Life<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Junk food may be the most preferred food but definitely not the healthiest. It is very important that you know how much is too much for your body. Consuming permissible amounts accordingly on an occasional basis should be the way to devour junk food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1788255325345\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What happens if we eat too much junk food?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Eating too much junk food can increase your intake of calories, added sugars, unhealthy fats and sodium while providing fewer essential nutrients and fibre. Regularly eating large amounts may contribute to weight gain, digestive problems and high blood pressure\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1788255364451\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How to stop eating junk food?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Start by keeping healthier snacks readily available and limiting highly processed foods at home. Eating regular, balanced meals with protein, fibre and healthy fats can also help reduce cravings.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1788256778747\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What snack kills hunger?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Snacks containing protein and fibre can help you feel full for longer. Options include Greek yoghurt with fruit, nuts, roasted chickpeas, or an apple with peanut butter.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1788256800855\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What are the top 3 foods to avoid?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It is better to limit foods rather than completely avoid specific foods. Highly processed foods high in added sugar, excess sodium, and unhealthy fats, such as sugary drinks, processed meats and deep-fried foods, are best consumed occasionally.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1788256815334\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can eating junk food cause diarrhea?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, eating greasy, spicy or heavily processed foods may trigger diarrhoea in some people, especially if they irritate the digestive system. Food contaminated with harmful bacteria can also cause diarrhoea and other symptoms.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"References\"><\/span><strong>References<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Sakir NAI, Hwang SB, Park HJ, Lee BH. Associations between food consumption\/dietary habits and the risks of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension: a cross-sectional study in Jakarta, Indonesia. Nutr Res Pract. 2024;18(1):132-148. doi:10.4162\/nrp.2024.18.1.132. Available from: <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10861337\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10861337\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Institute of Medicine (US) Committee on Examination of Front-of-Package Nutrition Rating Systems and Symbols; Wartella EA, Lichtenstein AH, Boon CS, editors. Overview of health and diet in America. 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