Zahra Habib
In order to achieve the dream of fame in the virtual world, users of social media platforms are racing to achieve the “trend” by all means, even if they are harmful to health, or threaten their lives, the last of which is eating large quantities of food in record time, and these videos spread greatly in the blessed month of Ramadan, by eating quantities of “values” and “Al -Qatayef”. The controversy in the recent period of its ability to eat large quantities of food sparked a record time, the last of which is 100 tablets of “values” in just 9 minutes. Commenting on these behaviors, the therapeutic nutritionist, Vice President of the Friends of Health Association, Areej Al -Saad, mentioned that recent years have witnessed the spread of a phenomenon of eating large quantities of food in a limited time, whether through individual challenges on social media, or in food competitions Al-Saad confirmed that this phenomenon carries multiple health and social effects: Among the most important health effects:- Digestive disorders, so eating excessively and quickly leads to indigestion, bloating, and gastrointestinal reflux. The second, high blood pressure, and heart disease due to unhealthy eating habits.- Stress on the organs of the body, as forcing the body to treat huge amounts of food puts great pressure on the stomach, liver, and pancreas. Some feel the necessity of participating in these challenges to gain social acceptance, which leads to anxiety or eating disorders.- Food waste, because in some cases, large quantities of food are prepared that are not fully eaten, which contributes to wasting food resources. Although these challenges may seem fun or profitable to some, their negative impact on health and society makes it necessary to educate individuals about their risks and adopt habits Balanced and sustainable food.
