The American Diet and Its EffectsToday, many people suffer from various illnesses, most of which are diet-related. Basically, these complications result from either increased consumption of specific foods or a deficiency of certain major nutritional components. This means that the health of human beings can only be ensured by ensuring that the right foods and dietary compositions have been consumed (Swinburn & Waters, 2010). This approach can therefore ensure that the majority of diet-related illnesses and complications are treated. Indeed, a good diet is the start of a good life. The American diet is an eating habit strongly associated with high consumption of red meat, sugary desserts, high-fat foods as well as refined grains. A distinct feature of this diet is the fact that these foods are consumed in the form of fast food and are characterized by preheated or precooked ingredients. Most of the American diet consists of high-cholesterol products associated with obesity and diabetes. Second, sodium salts and sugars in the diet have negative health effects by increasing blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. Since our body actually depends on sugars. , moderate glucose is effective for normal functioning, but unlike glucose, the fructose found in most American diets is metabolized differently than glucose. High levels of fructose in the liver increase uric acid, which inhibits the normal functions of the nitric oxide cycle, a process that keeps blood vessels open or vasodilated. High sugar levels are also characterized by hyperinsulinemia and VLD lipoprotein production which increase the risk of heart disease. American diet...... middle of paper ...... case, I totally believe that obesity has become a major problem in our country (Swinburn & Waters, 2010). An obese person is at a higher risk of developing threatening health problems such as stroke and other cardiovascular risks. Most obese children suffer from eating and sleeping disorders that interfere with the child's developmental milestones. Due to the poor composition of our country's diet, obesity has remained a major problem. This requires new approaches to deal with the situation before it gets out of control. Works Cited Farber, L. and Blustein, J. (2007). Handbook of Health Care Ethics. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Hills, J. (2005). Childhood obesity: prevention and treatment. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Swinburn, B. and Waters, E. (2010). Preventing childhood obesity: evidence-based policies and practices. New York: John Wiley and Sons.