Junk Food…

What is junk food? 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. 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.

List of junk food… French fries Chocolates Potato chips Coco-cola Burgers Ham burger Pizza cakes and many more…

Best of junk food Ready to eat foods Easily available Saves time Do not call for culinary skills  Tasty and appealing

Worst of Junk food Obesity Lack of energy Poor concentration High blood pressure Heart diseases Cardiovascular diseases Diabetes

Junk food v/s healthy food Deep fried and breaded chicken fingers with frenchfries A piece of chocolate cupcake, chocolate donut, or chocolate candy bar A cheap fast-food burger on a crappy refined white bun Grilled chicken strips with peanut dipping sauce and vegetables A couple squares of super-dark chocolate higher in fiber and much less sugar A grass-fed burger with raw grass-fed cheese on a sprouted grain roll topped with avocado slices

Children and junk food Children find themselves amidst a complex society that is undergoing breathtaking change. JUNK FOOD! comprises of anything that is quick, tasty, convenient and fashionable. Wafers, colas, pizzas and burgers are the most important foods..

The commonest scenario is a child who returns from school and plonks himself in front of the television, accompanied by a bowl of wafers and a can of cola. Children suddenly seem to have stepped into a world of fast foods and vending machines, totally unaware of the havoc creating for them selves.

Avoid junk food!!! Eliminate temptation at home. Lay a healthful foundation by stocking up nutritious meals, desserts and snacks. Set realistic expectations for yourself. Identify those times of the day when you're most vulnerable to a junk-food attack. Choose grilled or broiled versions of foods that are typically fried. Focus on eating healthy foods. Avoid situations that may encourage a junk attack Cook large quantities and put extra meals in the freezer.

Summary . Healthy food habits Junk food effects health of every person. So junk food should be avoided to a large extent. . Healthy food habits should be adopted by y every individual to develop a healthier society

Thank You… By… N . ALEKYA REDDY 08M31A1203