Article 4 Instant Noodles: Are they Really Good for Health?

Author’s Details Madiha Sikander (Sikander,2017)

Main Idea 1 Disadvantages of eating instant noodles
Supporting I. One packet of instant noodles prepared with a full sachet or
Details premixed seasoning can easily contain up to 821 milligrams for
100 g sodium
II. Instant noodles are high in fat especially saturated fats which if
consumed excessively or regularly can raise the level of
cholesterol in the blood
III. Most instant noodles contain an ingredient known as monosodium
glutamate (MSG), a common food additive used to enhance flavor
in processed foods
IV. Polyethylene that is mostly used in packaging of instant noodles,
drinks and mineral water that is toxic and has damaging effects on
the body
Main Idea 2 Safety concerns of acceptance in eating instant noodles
Supporting i. A study conducted by Korean National Health and Nutrition
Details Examination Survey (KNHANES) III report, instant noodles were
expended at a level of 18.1 g for each day per capita across the
country, that made it second biggest nourishment sort after steam
rice.
ii. Indonesia consumes 14 billion packages of instant noodles per
year, while China consume 42 billion, and Vietnam only 4.8
billion.
iii. The greatest amount of instant noodles that is 69 billion per capita
per year is consumed by South Koreans.
iv. Children with ADHD are advised to avoid all the food that may
contain preservatives such as BHA, BHT, and sodium benzoate.
Purpose To inform the audience about the disadvantages and safety concerns of
acceptance in eating instant noodles.
Tone/ Bias Serious
Intended audience General public
Drawing 1. More scientific studies should be proceed to find out
conclusion/Giving disadvantages eating instant noodles so that people can always
opinions stay healthy with good food.
2. It better to avoid frequently consuming instant noodles.
3. Language used is simple and easy to understand
Reference Sikander, M., Malik, A., Khan, MSG., et al. (2017 June 15th). Instant
Noodles: Are they really Good for Health? A review. Electronic Journal
of Biology 2017. 13(3). 222-227