By Michael Sheridan While it is true that obesity has many causes and not all of them dietary, it is equally true that the consumption of excess fat promotes the condition. This is particularly true in the case of children. Most children love fried food, as do many adults, because this method of cooking slightly caramelizes the food by burning natural sugars. In short, it makes the food sweet to taste. Grilling, which is a healthier alternative under certain conditions, has a similar effect, and so too does roasting.
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