Nutrition Concerns
Deep-fried foods
are usually high in fat, particularly the types of fats that are bad for
your health. Many restaurants fry foods in oils containing trans fats,
and since many deep-fried foods are coated in batter, they absorb more
fat than they would without the batter coating. Because of the high fat
content, they are also high in calories, making it more likely you will
eat more calories than you need and possibly gain weight.
Health Risks
The saturated fat
and trans fat in deep-fried foods increase your risk for high
cholesterol and heart disease. If you eat a high-fat diet, you are also
at higher risk for certain cancers and for obesity. Deep-fried foods
also may contain acrylamide, a possible carcinogen, with foods fried at
higher temperatures or for longer containing more than those fried for
shorter times at lower temperatures.
