Junky food Eaters Pleses Note this?
By balakumaran
@balakumaran (61)
India
December 21, 2006 9:08pm CST
Hai guys if you are a person who will eat the junky food. Then make a note of this.
Junk food is a slang term describing food that is perceived to be unhealthy or having poor nutritional value
It typically contains high levels of fat, salt or sugar and numerous food additives such as monosodium glutamate and tartrazine whilst also lacking in proteins, vitamins and fiber. It is popular with suppliers because it is relatively cheap to manufacture, has a long shelf life and may not require refrigeration. It is popular with consumers because it is easy to purchase, convenient to consume and has lots of flavor.
Effects of the Junky foods
Consumption of junk food is associated with obesity, heart disease
Once children start consuming junk foods, their intake of high-protein-vitamins-roughage diet substantially decreases and intake of milk and healthy fruit juices is replaced by soft drinks. This can cause a deficiency of calcium, milk being a rich source of calcium, resulting in weakening of bones.
Some types of chips that are said to be "junk food" may actually be partially beneficial because they may contain polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. However, since they are fats, the intake of these should be kept to a minimum. It should also be understood that the detrimental effects of the empty calories may outweigh the benefits of the unsaturated fats. These foods tend to be high in sodium, which may contribute in causing hypertension (high blood pressure) in some people.
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