Junk food

The term ‘junk food’ itself says a lot about this food. It indicates how it is harmful to our health.
Furthermore, junk foods are basically trash which harms our bodies in different ways. They have high levels
of cholesterol, sugar, calories and more. We see how nowadays, the younger generation is getting indulging
in more and more junk food. This is putting their lives in danger and giving them an unhealthy lifestyle.

Precise definitions vary by purpose and over time.

Fast food and fast food restaurants are often equated with junk food, although fast foods cannot be
categorically described as junk food.
Most junk food is highly processed food.
Concerns about the negative health effects resulting from a junk food-heavy diet, have resulted in public
health awareness campaigns, and restrictions on advertising and sale in several countries.
First junk food was a salty-sweet blend of popcorn, molasses and peanuts introduced by brothers
Frederick and Louis Rueckheim at the Chicago World's Fair in 1893.

What authorities say about junk food?

-Government wants to ban all junk food ads online
-Anti-obesity drive: Junk food TV adverts to be banned before 9pm
-Government confirms plans to press ahead with junk food advert restrictions
-Pre-watershed TV junk food adverts to be banned under a new anti-obesity drive from the
Government.

Eating junk food on a regular basis can lead to an increased risk of

1. Chronic disease.
2. Cardiovascular disease.
3. Liver disease 
4. Cancer
5. Heart disease
6. Stroke disease
7. Diabetes (type 2)
8. Obesity.
9. Increases blood pressure and sugar.
10. Junk food is not easy to digest

MOST DANGEROUS JUNK FOOD ARE

 1.  Processed meats EG: hot dogs
2. Sugary drink eg: Coca Cola
3. Most of Pizzas 
4. French fries/potato chips
5. Cookies
6. Pastries.

(2) WHAT INFLUENCE HAS JUNK FOOD ON OUR DAILY LIFE AND CAPACITIES.

1. When you combine burgers, fried food, sodas and shakes with your normal diet.
2. No digestive system, as in it triggers the digestive problems. 
3. It increases health problems.
4. It causes chronic disease.
5. It increases the respiratory system not to function properly.
6. It affects the reproductive system in the area of fertility.
7. It causes eating excessively which can easily lead to gluttony.

Advantages

 It's typically high in things like salt, sugar and fat. They trigger pleasure centers in our brain.
Food stimulates the reward system in the brain in the same way as addictive drugs, such as
cocaine. Making us feel oh-so-yummy-good and making us want to keep eating.
 It is quick and easy to make.
 It is available 24/7.
 It is cheap.

Disadvantages

 Junk food high in sodium can lead to increased headaches and migraine.
 Junk food high in carbs can trigger outbreaks of acne.
 Eating excessive amounts of junk food may increase your risk of depression.
 The carbs and sugar in fast foods can lead to dental cavities.
 IT CONTRIBUTES TO WEIGHT GAIN – WHICH BRINGS OBESITY (EX: IN USA
45% OF POPULATION IS OBESE
 They do not contain nutritional value.