- Glossary
- Junk food - what is unhealthy processed food
Junk food - what is unhealthy processed food
Junk food refers to foods with low nutritional value and high calorie, fat, sugar, and salt content. This includes hamburgers, French fries, chips, candy, and sugary drinks. The term literally means garbage food. Regular consumption is linked to obesity and other health problems.
- Junk food has low nutritional value and high calorie content.
- Typical examples include hamburgers, fries, chips, and candy.
- Regular consumption is linked to obesity and diabetes.
- Health experts recommend limiting junk food in favor of balanced diets.
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