Transcript Junk Food
Junk Food
What is “Junk
Food”?
www.cdc.gov
Any food that has poor
nutritional value is
considered unhealthy and
may be called junk food.
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A food that is high in fat, sodium and/ or
sugar is known as junk food.
205 calories
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Junk food is:
Easy to carry.
Easy to purchase
Easy to consume.
A large fry has 540 calories
And 0 vitamins
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Junk Food is given very attractive
packaging.
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The calories are empty calories because
they lack the micro-nutrients such as
vitamins, minerals, or amino acids and
fiber.
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Since junk food is high in fats and sugars
it is responsible for obesity, dental
cavities, type 2 diabetes, and heart
disease.
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Manufacturing companies strive to get their
products into school vending machines.
School vending machines are easily accessed
by students.
Manufacturers use vending machines as free
advertising for their products.
It is the goal of the companies to get students
“hooked” on their products so they seek them
out in stores as well as vending machines.
Eating junk food is a “lose lose” situation.
It is not only expensive, but also of little benefit to our
bodies.
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Saying “NO” to junk food will reduce the risk of
obesity, cavities, diabetes, and heart disease.