JUNK FOOD

MADE BY :SHUBHANGI GUPTA

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INTRODUCTION..
Junk food is a term
describing food that is
perceived to be unhealthy
or having poor nutritional
value, according to Food
Standards Agency. Junk
Food includes those food
items that do not add any
value to a persons diet.
Here, value denotes
essential nutrients, vitamins
& minerals. Street food and
fast food are also taken in
the same context as junk

WHY PEOPLE PREFER TO EAT

JUNK?

Fast food is ready-to-cook and we are so busy

that we cannot make something rather we
prefer to eat ready-made food.
Fast food is tasty to eat and our taste buds like
them because either they have loads of salt and
spice or else sugar.
They are usually presented in colorful and
presentable packaging which increase the
appetite.
They are easy to carry along because of the
packaging.
Eating fast food is still regarded as fashion in
some societies.
Some people do not have knowledge of the
negative effects of fast food on our health.
Fast food is marketed everywhere and fast food
restaurants are readily available in every locality
that is why people go for it

DISADVATAGES OF JUNK..

Obesity:
Obesity is associated with every type of junk food.
The main reason is the absence of fiber, high
amount of high-fat calories and low quality
cholesterol. Which may cause obesity . Many
studies suggest that frequent consumption of soft
drinks and other junk food is strongly related with
children obesity. Soda drinks which are high in sugar
and other calories is low in nutrition and this has
been a proved fact that it causes obesity.

Tooth Decay:
Tooth decay is also caused by the extreme use of
junk food in diet. Most of the fast food chains and
sweetened juices, soft drinks and other processed
food companies use low quality fats, sugar and high
amount of salt in the processing of food. This can
cause problems with teeth. Tooth decay has become
very common in young children and the possible
reason could be the use of these type of foods

HEART ATTACK

Junkfoodincreasesyourriskof
heartdisease.Itleadstohigh
cholesterol,whichblocksyour
arterieswithplaqueandcauses
heartattacksandstrokes...Junk
foodincreasestheriskofcancer,
sinceitsubstitutesfornutritious
foodsthatreduceyourchances
ofdevelopingthedisease.Eating
junkfoodinsteadofahealthydiet
putsyouatriskforParkinson's
disorderandAlzheimer'sdisease.

Lack of Energy

Junkfoodgivesyouatemporary
rush--abloodsugarhigh.Your
bloodsugarlevelspikesand
plunges,leavingyoulethargic
andunabletofunctionatyour
best.

Depression

Peoplewhoateajunkfooddiet
heavyonprocessedmeats,
sweets,chocolate,friedfood,
refinedcerealsanddairyproducts
weremoredepressedthan
participantswhoatehealthyfood
saysastudyatBritain.

Intelligence

Ifyoufeedyourkidstoomuch
junkfoodwhentheyaretoddlers,
theymaygrownupdumber.That's
thestarkconclusionofaBritish
studyofjunkfood'seffecton
children.ResearchersatBristol
Universityfoundthatkidswhoate
lotsofchips,pizzas,biscuitsand
otherjunkfoodbeforetheywere3
yearsoldhaddamagedIQs.

ADVANTAGES OF HEALTHY
FOOD...

Control Calories to Avoid Obesityrelated Diseases

Avoid obesity-related diseases like

diabetes and heart disease by keeping your
calorie intake under control. The University
of Maryland Medical Center states that you
should only take in about 10 calories per
pound as a woman and 13 calories per
pound of body weight as a man in order to
not gain weight.

Lasting Energy

You should eat about half your daily

calories in carbohydrates, both simple and
complex. Fresh Fruits and veggies supply
simple curbs for quick Energy along with
dietary fiber and water soluble vitamins C
and B-complex. Try to eat about 3 cups of
veggies, 2 cups of fruit and three slices of
whole-grain bread daily.

Lower Your Fat-to-protein Intake for

Heart Health

You need protein to build strong muscles, but avoid

too much cholesterol-causing fat that could result in
heart disease. The Harvard School of Public Health
states that you can increase your protein intake while
keeping fat low by focusing more on fish and poultry
rather than red meat. Nuts, seeds and legumes also
Supply protein along with heart-healthy oils.

Healthy Ratios for a Healthy Lifestyle

MayoClinic.com states that ratios add up to about

200g to 300g of curbs, 45g to 135g of protein and
50g to 70g of fat eaten daily for a 1,800-calorie daily
diet. That number of calories should be about right
for teen girls, active women who weigh about 150lbs.
And inactive men who weigh about 140 lbs. You
should also take in about 26g of fiber for digestive
tract health and 1,300mg of calcium daily for strong
bones.

JUNK FOOD v/s HEALTHY

FOOD..
Calories
Fast food has more calories on average than
healthy foods do, leading to greater weight
gain for people who make fast food a major
part of their diet.
Fats
Notonlydoesfastfoodgenerallycontain
morefatthanhealthyfoods,butitalso
containsworsetypesoffats.Healthyfood
primarilycontainspolyunsaturatedand
monounsaturatedfats,whilefastfoodis
highinsaturatedfatsandtransfats,the
kindwhichcontributetoheartdisease.
Cost
Fastfoodisoftencheaperthanhealthy
food,whichmayaccountforsomeofits
popularity.Theinexpensivenatureoffast
foodispartlyduetotheinferior
ingredientsused.

 Nutrients
Healthy foods are by definition nutrient-rich, with
vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals that benefit the
body. Fast food, due to ingredients and preparation
techniques, tends to be nutrient-poor even though it is
high in calories.
Convenience
One big benefit of fast food is its convenience, since it is quicker to
prepare or purchase than healthy foods. By taking shortcuts on
healthiness, fast food can often be prepared in minutes, or even
seconds

JUNK FOOD IN EUROPE..

In the cities of Roman antiquity, much of the

urban population living in insulae, multistorey apartment blocks, depended on food
vendors for much of their meals. In the
mornings, bread soaked in wine was eaten
as a quick snack and cooked vegetables and
stews later in the day at a popina, a simple
type of eating establishment. In the Middle
Ages, large towns and major urban areas
such as London and Paris supported
numerous vendors that sold dishes such
as pies, pasties, flans, and cooked meats.
As in Roman cities during antiquity, many of
these establishments catered to those who
did not have means to cook their own food,
particularly single households. Unlike richer
town dwellers, many often could not afford
housing with kitchen facilities and thus relied
on fast food. Travelers, as well, such
as pilgrims en route to a holy site, were
among the customers.

TOP 7 COMPNIES OF FAST

FOOD IN EUROPE..
Since

the public has a

demand for healthy food,
but dont actually like the
taste of tofu and soy
beans, fast food chains
are turning to foods that
seem healthy but are
actually worse than the
double cheeseburgers
they replaced.

JUNK FOOD IN GULF..

Saudi Arabia consumes about 75 per

cent of the total volume of fast food
served in Gulf markets, according to a
study.

The fast food sector has grown rapidly in

the region because of lifestyle changes
and the spread of Western trends, the
study by the Gulf Organization for
Industrial Consulting found.
Of the 60 fast food factories in the Gulf,
29 are in Saudi Arabia. Investment in the
sector has increased due to the
overwhelming consumption of fast food,
especially by Saudi youth.

It also reported the UAE was second in

consumption, investing about $11.1
million in the industry.

STEPS TO OVERCOME
ADDICTION OF JUNK
FOOD

Watchavideo,DVD,ortelevisionprogramonthedangersoffastfood . This will probably put you

off eating it, as the program will likely go into graphic detail about the high fat, salt and sugar levels in
the foods. Two excellent examples are the films "Super Size Me" and "Food, Inc"
Gotoyourlocalsupermarket,andinsteadofheadingstraighttotheicecreamsection,gotoa
healthieralternativesuchastheaislesthatcontainfruitsandgrains .
Writedownwhatfoodsyoulike. If any of them are considered healthy, you can keep them; if not,
you should find all of those foods in your house and find some method of throwing them away.
Substitutetheunhealthyfoodsforhealthieralternatives . If you like burgers, try a steak, or
something a bit cheaper. Try some new foods. You could even make your own burgers with low fat
lentils, tofu or fish. Concentrate on foods that have lots of grains and/or vegetables in them.
Avoidyourlocalfastfoodrestaurantsasmuchaspossible . Whenever you pass one, or any other
fast food outlet, think back to the program you saw and what that type of food is doing to your insides.
If you are without food and your only option is a fast food place, buy the healthy options such as salads
or grilled chicken.
Learntocook. A well-cooked meal using fresh ingredients is not only better for you, but it also tastes
better. Learning to cook can help you appreciate food and you will see that much of the "flavor" of fast
food is just the taste of fat.
Consultaregistereddietitianinyourareaformanytipsonhealthieralternatives,eating
behaviormodification,timingofmeals,andwheretogethealthyfoodsinyourlocale . Allow a
professional to get you off on the right foot to provide for a competitive edge over the current
obesogenic, fast-food hungry society