Think twice before taking fast food

Mohammed Naalir

COLOMBO: Most people are taking fast food without knowing its harm, Science and Technology Minister Prof. Tissa Vitharana said.

The Minister was speaking at a ceremony to launch Dr. Janaki Gunerathne's book Food Components in a Healthy Diet at the Industrial Technology Institute, yesterday.

Prof. Narada Warnasooriya, Vice Chancellor, University of Sri Jayawardenapura highlighted the important themes of the book.

Dr. Gunarathne said the book comprises five components - dietary, fat, antioxidants, glycemic index and probiotics.