food consumption is associated with an increased risk of obesity, insulin resistance, and metabolic syndrome.
A similar study published in Circulation by the American Heart Association found that regular consumption of high-calorie fast food, particularly burgers and fries, significantly raises the risk of coronary heart disease. The study highlighted the impact of high saturated fat and sodium levels in these foods, particularly noting how they contribute to artery-clogging plaque and increased blood pressure.
Another key study conducted by researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) explored the relationship
