Junk food is defined as food with poor nutritional value that is high in fat, sugar, and sodium. Junk food provides empty calories with few vitamins and minerals. Consumption of junk food is linked to health issues like obesity, high blood pressure, and various diseases in children and adults. While junk foods may be convenient and marketed aggressively, they provide little nutritional value and come with significant health risks.

1. JUNK FOODBy: NJOUD ALSALEH

2. TitleWhat is Junk Food?Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Vivamus et magna. Fusce sed sem sed magna suscipit egestas. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Vivamus et magna. Fusce sed sem sed magna suscipit egestas. *Any food that has poor nutritional value is considered unhealthy and may be called a junk food. A food that is high in fat, sodium, and/or sugar is known as a junk food. *Food which contains little amount of nutrition and high content of harmful ingredients or both*The term 'junk food' was coined by Michael Jacobson in the year 1972.

3. TitleWhat is Junk Food?Loremipsumdolorsitamet, consectetueradipiscingelit. Vivamus et magna. Fuscesedsemsed magna suscipitegestas. Loremipsumdolorsitamet, consectetueradipiscingelit. Vivamus et magna. Fuscesedsemsed magna suscipitegestas. *A junk food has little enzyme producing vitamins & minerals and contains high level of calories. When we eat these empty calorie foods, the body is required to produce its own enzymes to convert these empty calories into usable energy. This is not desired as these enzyme producing functions in our body should be reserved for the performance of vital metabolic reactions.*Junk food is easy to carry, purchase and consume. Generally, a junk food is given a very attractive appearance by adding food additives and colors to enhance flavor, texture, appearance, and increasing long self life.

4. TitleJunk Food FactsLoremipsumdolorsitamet, consectetueradipiscingelit. Vivamus et magna. Fuscesedsemsed magna suscipitegestas. Loremipsumdolorsitamet, consectetueradipiscingelit. Vivamus et magna. Fuscesedsemsed magna suscipitegestas. *In the USA, around 12.5 million children are overweight. Consumption of junk food is an important reason behind children gaining weight. *The margin of profit earned by soft drink companies is around 97%. Thus, it is possible for them to resort to excessive spending in advertising their products*The excessive amount of salts present in junk food items like chips and pretzels cause the sodium percentage to rise in the body. Sodium if present in high amounts, leads to the increase in blood pressure levels.*The colors and flavors present in junk foods are responsible for causing rashes, asthma and other problems like hyperactivity.

5. TitleJunk Food FactsLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Vivamus et magna. Fusce sed sem sed magna suscipit egestas. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Vivamus et magna. Fusce sed sem sed magna suscipit egestas. *The amount of Oxy cholesterol is too high in junk foods. It is one of the types of cholesterol which increases the chances of a heart attack.*The amount of minerals and vitamins is less in junk foods, while it is loaded with calories.*The unused sugars are converted into fats and thus, people who consume junk foods regularly are at a risk of gaining more weight than others.*The excessive amount of sugar that is present in junk foods causes the insulin levels to remain high and thereby, metabolic problems occur.Junk foods are known for the high amount of sugar present in them. A single cola can contains about 10 teaspoons of sugar. Thus, people who are in the 'dieting mode' should think twice even before sipping colas. Other foods which contain high amounts of sugar include chocolates, cakes, biscuits, etc.

6. Junk Food Facts*Food items such as chips, cookies, muffins, fried foods, etc., contain high amounts of hydrogenated oils and fats. The trans fats or hydrogenated oils present in these foods do not serve any purpose in the nourishment of the body.*The fats present in junk foods results into the brain demanding more food. The effect of such fats on the brain might remain for a long time.The intake of junk foods is responsible for health problems like tooth decay, different types of cancers and many other diseases, apart from heart disease, obesity and high blood pressure.

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