The nutritionist named the age of the child suitable for eating chips

Nutritionist Anton Polyakov told how old a child can eat chips, and warned about the impact of using this product on health in the future.

In conversation with aif.ru On August 17, the specialist noted that modern industrial chips contain many harmful chemical components, especially dangerous for teenagers. According to him, the later the child starts eating such food, the better, but it is optimal to refuse altogether.

The doctor warned that at a young age, chips can cause problems with the reproductive system for the future.: Men have an increased risk of decreased testosterone and erectile dysfunction, while women have fertility difficulties. In addition, regular consumption leads to obesity, diabetes and gastrointestinal diseases, which are increasingly common in young people.

The expert added that the flavor enhancers contained in the chips, such as glutamate, overload the nervous system and cause deterioration of memory, attention and emotional stability. As an alternative, he suggested nuts, dried fruits or chips made from natural ingredients.

Also on August 17, endocrinologist and nutritionist Elena Churakina, in an interview with RT, said that eating foods that contain trans fats and saturated fats, such as industrial pastries, snacks, chips, and fast food, has a negative effect on the body. This is due to oxidative processes that damage blood vessels and lead to atherosclerosis and heart disease.

On August 7, scientists from the UK linked the consumption of chips with the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, the website notes. kp.ru . Experts analyzed nutritional questionnaires from 205,000 health workers in the United States from 1984 to 2021 and found that regular consumption of chips three times a week increases the risk of diabetes by 20%. 360.ru .

In July, nutritionist Dmitry Bystrov spoke about the consequences of overeating seaweed chips. According to him, excessive consumption of them contributes to disruption of the whole body.

In May, nutritionist Mariyat Mukhina, in an interview with the National Health Service, warned Russians against uncontrolled eating of bread. According to her, during their creation, carbohydrates are processed at high temperatures. During this reaction, the carcinogen acrylamide is produced. It can lead to neoplasms. She stressed that bread is not a healthy diet.

In July, doctor Evgeny Belousov, in an interview with RIAMO, told how to replace chips. According to him, nuts, fruit chips (dried fruits), rye crackers can be an alternative, but it is important to observe moderation in everything.

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