The risk of breast cancer when consuming a lot of fast food

Young girls who consume fast food such as burgers and fries are likely to have pre-menopausal breast cancer.

Many previous scientific studies have shown that a high-sugar diet, carbohydrates, processed meats and margarine will increase the risk of cancer and heart disease.

But a new study by scientists at the University of California, Los Angeles shows that fast food can harm young women, especially during puberty and growing breasts.

According to Dr. Karin Michels, the lead author of this study, during the teenage years and the early years of adulthood, the body and mammary glands will develop rapidly, especially sensitive to inter-factors. In regards to lifestyle, food, nutrition is absorbed.

Prepared foods affect the breasts that are in the development stage of young girls.(Photo: Getty).

Girls should have a diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts, seeds and legumes. Avoid consuming soda and high sugar foods, refined carbohydrates, and processed meats.

In the study that lasted for more than 20 years, Michels and colleagues took 45,204 women. These people answer a questionnaire about their diet in high school and their current health situation. The first test began in 1991, when women aged 27-44. After that, every 4 years, the questionnaire was given to be checked.

The women are divided into five groups based on the difference of their teenage diet. The results showed that 870 people completed the questionnaire diagnosed with pre-menopausal breast cancer and 490 were diagnosed with postmenopausal breast cancer. People in the fast-food group have a higher risk of pre-menopausal breast cancer than those who eat 35% less.

Fast foods can harm young women, especially during puberty and developing breasts.

"Research results show that a fast-food diet during adolescence or adulthood may increase the risk of breast cancer in young women before menopause, " Michels said.

However, Dr. Michels also confirmed that diet is not related to the incidence of breast cancer in general or postmenopausal breast cancer. The risk of breast cancer for each woman is different based on many factors, including hereditary, demographic and lifestyle.