Fast food and junk food can negatively impact children's health by increasing risks of obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol. These foods are generally greasy, fatty, high in sodium and sugar but low in nutrients. Poor dietary habits are a major cause of obesity, which can increase risks of 20 health conditions including diabetes, cancer, heart disease, stroke, and osteoarthritis. The obesity rate continues to rise each year, so solutions include shopping at farmers markets, eating as a family, and making home cooking more routine to introduce healthier options.