According to a nutritional analysis by the US Department,
one paper plate size of Indian fry bread contains 700 calories
and 27 grams of fat. It has been stamped as hazardous by the
health authorities. Doctors say that fry breads link children
to diseases like obesity, blindness, diabetes, amputations
and slow deaths.
Fry bread is synonymous with Indian culture. It has been eaten
since 1800's. They are made with flour, salt and baking powder.
Due to the high intake of fry breads, Type2 diabetes in Indians
is more than double when compared to the general population.
The Pima Indians in Arizona have the highest diabetes incidence
in the world. Most people are addicted to fry breads, fast
foods and sugary drinks that health experts have a tough time
convincing them about Obesity and its severe consequences
which follows.
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