A slice of pizza once in a while won't do you any harm. What's
important is a person's average food intake over a few days, not
just in a single meal. So if you eat a less-than-healthy meal
once in a while, try to balance it with healthier foods the rest
of that day and week. But if pizza (or any fast food) is all you
eat, that can lead to problems. The most obvious health threat
of eating too much fast food is weight gain — or even obesity.
But weight gain isn't the only problem. Too much fast food can
drag a person's body down in other ways. Because the food we eat
affects all aspects of how the body functions, eating the right
(or wrong) foods can influence any number of things, including:
Eating on the Go It's actually easier than you think to make
good choices at a fast-food restaurant, the mall, or even the
school cafeteria. Most cafeterias and fast-food places offer
healthy choices that are also tasty, like grilled chicken or
salads. Be mindful of portion sizes and high fat add-ons, like
dressings, sau