\(\text {1 calorie (cal)} \)\(\text {= 4.2 joules (J)}\)
\(\text {1 kilocalorie (kcal) = 4 200 joules (J)}\)
\(\text {= 4.2 kilojoules (kJ)}\)
Calorific value (\(\text {kJ } \text{g}^{-1}\))
Consuming food with high calorific value excessively over long periods of time
Effect:
Diabetes mellitus
Arteriosclerosis
High blood pressure
Individual's refusal to eat due to worries of gaining weight
Cholesterol deposition on the artery walls
Heart diseases
Stroke
Consuming food and drinks high in sugar over long periods of time
Affects vision, kidney and the various system
Slow recovery of wounds
Consuming food with high salt content over long periods of time.
Risk of heart diseases
Obesity
Tooth decay
Cancer
Infertility
Damage to liver and kidneys
Damage to kidneys
Insomnia
Anxiety
Addiction
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