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Apr 25, 2022 · Young people are bombarded with unhealthy junk-food choices daily, and this can lead to life-long dietary habits that are difficult to undo. In this article, we explore the scientific evidence behind both the short-term and long-term impacts of junk food consumption on our health.
The Junk Food Generation . A multi-country survey of the influence of television advertisements on children. There has been in both developed and developing cou-n tries a substantial increase in advertising of foods high in fat, sugar and salt. Much of this targets young children.
Apr 1, 2022 · Junk food consumption and its consequences have become a global public health problem. The pattern of excessive consumption of junk food is commonly found in adolescent groups.
Feb 29, 2024 · Consuming ultra-processed food, commonly known as junk food, has been associated with a higher risk of more than 30 different adverse mental and physical health outcomes, according to a new...
May 15, 2012 · Eliminating the temptation for junk food and developing the awareness for fitness can be helping in avoid the junk food from the healthy diet regimen. Key Words: - junk food,...
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Apr 24, 2024 · India faces a nutrition transition with a rise in junk food consumption. Strategies include awareness campaigns, stricter regulations, and promoting healthy diets. Prelims Qualified?
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" Junk food " is a term used to describe food that is high in calories from macronutrients such as sugar and/or fat, and possibly sodium, making it hyperpalatable, but with insufficient dietary fiber, protein, or micronutrients such as vitamins and minerals. [1] [2] [3] It is also known as HFSS food (high in fat, salt and sugar). [4] .
