The Impact of Eating Instant Noodles

High Blood Pressure

One packet of instant noodles contains 860 - 1900 mg of sodium, so a single consumption of instant noodles meets 36-79% of the daily sodium requirement.

Heart Disease & Kidney Disorders

The high sodium content in instant noodles can also increase the risk of heart disease and impaired kidney function.

Metabolic Syndrome

When the body is accustomed to receiving instant food and lacks intake of vegetables, fruit, nuts, seeds, meat, and fish, it will lead to the risk of metabolic syndrome with symptoms of abdominal fat accumulation, hypertension, high blood sugar, and abnormal lipid levels.

Digestive Disorders

The low fiber and nutrient content in instant noodles can interfere with digestion, causing constipation or difficulty in defecating.

Obesity

Instant noodles are high in saturated fat and calories. A packet of instant noodles contains 300-500Kcal so if consumed continuously, it can increase the risk of obesity.

Diabetes

Instant noodles are high in saturated fat and calories. A packet of instant noodles contains 300-500Kcal so if consumed continuously, it can increase the risk of obesity.

Material by: Instalasi Gizi RS Santo Borromeus