HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -Ingredients such as salt, sugar and fat are sometimes added to processed foods to make their flavour more appealing and to extend their shelf life, or in some cases to contribute to the food’s structure, such as salt in bread or sugar in cakes.

Detailed explanation-2: -These discretionary foods are often high in energy and contain high amounts of sugar, salt and saturated fat. Too much of these foods can lead to overweight and obesity and cause health problems like heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some cancers.

Detailed explanation-3: -Large amounts of sodium can be hidden in canned, processed and convenience foods. And sodium can be found in many foods that are served at fast food restaurants. Sodium controls fluid balance in our bodies and maintains blood volume and blood pressure.