(copy) JUNK FOOD

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The term junk food was used for the first time in 1951 by Michael Johann Jacobson to indicate that food considered unhealthy due to its very low nutritional value and high fat or sugar content. It is a prepackaged food of low nutritional value and high caloric content, such as snacks, packaged snacks, sweets.

4. The consumption of junk food in England 

5. How to limit the consumption of junk food?

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What is not known is that excessive consumption of "junk food" can cause even severe forms of anxiety and depression. This was revealed by a study conducted in Iran and published in PubMed, 

 which highlights the link between the phenomenon of so-called "junk food" and the development of mental disorders and nervous system problems.

Fast food chains in England:

-Burger King: one of the most

-McDonald's: the best known

-Domino's Pizza: is another of the

-Wagamama: is an Asian rice and

British junk food and its consequences.

Effect of junk food on health.

Among the known effects associated with the consumption of junk food is that of promoting the onset of diabetes, some cardiovascular diseases and some types of cancers. As some recent studies have shown, it is addictive and can lead to states of depression. To think that a can of fizzy drink contains up to 150 calories and a sugar content of about 10 teaspoons! It is easy to think how this type of product is on the dock when it comes to obesity, diabetes and a significant number of pathologies to the cardiovascular system. Not only that, fizzy drinks make excessive use of food dyes and are extremely acidic, ending up aggravating a number of potential diseases of the digestive system, kidneys and heart disease.

-TOO MUCH GARBAGE: Every product, from Coke to straw, is made from plastic. -TOO MUCH MEAT: Excessive meat production leads to excessive exploitation of the animals to be slaughtered. &nbsp;-IS BAD FOR HEALTH: A Whopper contains 633 calories, a Big Mac 510. Also considering the chips, a real calorie excess, which must be disposed of in many hours, too many in the light of a single meal. &nbsp;-NOT SATISFIED: Too much sugar and fat give us an only apparent sense of satiety, since after a while hunger returns to the light of an unbalanced diet. &nbsp;-REPEAT: The food is always the same and the variations have been minimal.

Moncada Maria Noemi, Gallina Alfonso Spampinato Gaia, El Shourbagi Davide Amir

Out of 10 packaged products sold in the UK by the world's top brands, seven are nutritionally unhealthy. A bunch of chips, snacks, snacks and ice cream: the photo opposite shows the amount of junk food an English child eats in a year. While unflattering, the definition of 'junk food

generation' used to refer to today's children is therefore not inappropriate, considering that in the UK one third of 5 to 13 year olds are considered obese.

How to limit the consumption of junk food?

Here are some tips on how to create healthy eating habits and reduce your consumption of junk food: Plan your meals and snacks in advance so you decide what to eat based on your diet, not what's left in your pantry. Planning ahead also helps you stick to a budget and also makes shopping easier. -Choose whole-grain options like whole-grain and whole-grain carbohydrates like pasta, bread, and flour. -Choose fresh fruit for dessert instead of junk food to avoid adding salt, sugar and saturated fat. -Check the nutritional value of your food using the nutrition information panel on the back of the package. Beware of advertising "tricks", including claims that a product "has no added sugar", as it may still be high in salt or fat.