The document discusses the negative health impacts of junk food consumption. It notes that while occasional junk food won't significantly hurt health, regular consumption can increase risks of obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and some cancers. Data shown indicates that a large percentage of children consume packaged and processed foods like chips, cereals, and sweet snacks on a regular basis. The risks of excessive junk food are then outlined, and practical ways to reduce consumption are suggested, such as eating more fruits, eggs, oats, nuts and dark chocolate, planning meals, and learning to decline junk food options.

2. Junk foods are highly processed , dense in calories and have negligible
nutritional value. They seem to be attractive food choices , but pose huge
threats to the well being of our body.

3. Fast food is popular because the food is
inexpensive, convenient, and tastes good.
However, fast food is often made with
cheaper ingredients such as high fat meat,
refined grains, and added sugar and fats,
instead of nutritious ingredients such as
lean proteins, whole grains, fresh fruits, and
vegetables.

4. While the occasional diet of junk
food won't hurt much, eating Junk
foods regular has been shown to lead
to increased risks of obesity and
chronic diseases. Cardiovascular
disease, type 2 diabetes, non-
alcoholic fatty liver disease and some
cancers all have causes in
excessive junk food consumption.

5. 93 per cent children eat
packaged food more than
once a week
83 per cent children drink milk food
drinks and 69 per cent eat breakfast
cereals such as cornflakes as their
first meal of the day before heading to
school.
59 per cent children aged
between 14 years and 17
years eat packaged
beverages or food at least
once a day.
91 per cent children carry
lunch box from their homes
but 40 per cent children
consume packaged food to
school almost daily.
56 per cent children eat
sweet food items such as
ice cream and chocolates
more than once a week

6. • Weakens Bones
• LeadsTo Heart Diseases
• GivesYou Shortness Of Breath
• Splitting Headaches
• Pumps Up Blood Pressure
• Cause Diabetes

7. PRACTICAL WAYS
OF REDUCING
JUNK FOOD
CONSUMPTION.

8. Some food items easy to prepare , taste good and
are not expensive
1) Fruits (Filled with Antioxidants)
2) Eggs (Protein Rich)
3) Oats and porridge (Fibrous , filling and tasty)
4) Dark Chocolate (loaded with iron, magnesium , and
other minerals.
5) Almonds and Pistachios (Healthy and Essential Fats)

9. PlanYour diet !!!

10. LEARN
TO
SAY
NO

11. THANK
YOU !!