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junk food
Also known as: junk foods
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Modern Diet and its Impact on Human Health - Longdom Publishing longdom.org 13 facts
claimJunk food is noted for being easy to carry, purchase, and consume.
claimResearch into the health hazards of consuming high-calorie junk foods has provided insights into the need to avoid them, though current measures to mitigate these hazards are considered ineffective.
claimJunk food is characterized by having low levels of enzyme-producing vitamins and minerals but high levels of calories.
claimGlobalization has influenced eating habits by compelling many people to consume high-calorie fast foods, which are commonly referred to as junk foods.
claimJunk food is defined as food that is high in fat, sodium, and sugar, provides high calories, and is considered to have useless nutritional value.
perspectiveThe author suggests that the key to consuming junk foods is moderation, occasional consumption, and small portion sizes.
claimThe author asserts that it is possible to win the battle against junk foods in favor of healthy foods.
claimThe author warns that the enticement of junk foods is strong enough to cause addiction.
claimMichael Jacobson, Director of the Center for Science in Washington DC, coined the term 'junk food' as slang in 1972.
claimJunk food is defined as food containing high levels of refined sugar, white flour, trans fat, polyunsaturated fat, salt, and food additives like monosodium glutamate and tartrazine, while lacking proteins, vitamins, essential minerals, and fiber.
claimThe consumption of unhealthy junk food, processed food, and high-fat calories contributes to the rise of obesity, food poisoning, dehydration, cardiac problems, diabetes mellitus, and arthritis in developing countries.
claimThe modern diet is associated with 'junk food,' which is defined as empty calorie food.
claimJunk food is an informal term for foods perceived to have little or no nutritional value or containing ingredients considered unhealthy when consumed regularly or at all.
Evolutionary psychology - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 1 fact
claimDeirdre Barrett explains junk food as an exaggerated stimulus that triggers cravings for salt, sugar, and fat.