DAMPAK KONSUMSI MAKANAN CEPAT SAJI TERHADAP KESEHATAN SISTEM PENCERNAAN ORANG DEWASA

Abstract

The digestive system plays a crucial role in maintaining metabolic health, immunity, and gut microbiota balance. However, modern diets dominated by fast food can negatively impact digestive system function. This study aims to identify and analyze the impact of fast food consumption on digestive health in adults. The research method is qualitative and descriptive with a phenomenological approach, using a literature review. The results identified six main impacts: (1) disruption of the gut microbiota and dysbiosis, with a reduction in beneficial bacterial diversity of up to 40%; (2) increased risk of inflammatory bowel disease; (3) constipation and fiber deficiency; (4) increased inflammation and increased intestinal permeability; and (5) other digestive disorders.