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From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. Junk food is an informal term applied to some foods which are perceived to have little or no nutritional value, or to products with nutritional value but which also have ingredients considered unhealthy when regularly eaten, or to those considered unhealthy to consume at all. The term was coined by Michael Jacobson, director of the Center for Science in the Public Interest, in 1972. Foods more likely to be considered junk food generally are those that are more convenient and easy to obtain in a ready-to-eat form, though being such does not automatically define the food as "junk food." MarketingDuring 2006, in the United Kingdom, following a high profile media campaign by the chef Jamie Oliver and a threat of court action from the National Heart Forum, the UK advertising regulator and competition authority, Ofcom, launched a consultation on advertising of foods to children. The Food Standards Agency was one of many respondents. As a result, a ban on advertising during children's television programmes and programmes aimed at school aged children (5-16) was announced. The ban also includes marketing using celebrities, cartoon characters and health or nutrition claims. “ Many teenage girls, already the most poorly nourished of any group in America, have stopped drinking milk or eating meat in their extreme fear of fat. ”—Frances Berg, MS, Women Afraid to Eat Eating disorders have increased five-fold among children 8-13, one clinic noting that one child as young as five developing anorexia. According to NHANES III, two-thirds of teenage girls who are trying to eat "healthy" by avoiding junk foods are deficient in iron, calcium and other important nutrients. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License What actoully does junk food and or fast food do to your body? Q. everyone likes junk food and or fast food but do they all know what happens to you when you eat it?, and do you? Asked by tyboy - Fri Feb 29 23:39:45 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments A. Fast food does horrible things to your body. Not only is it completely fattening (and artery clogging), it's filled with nasty preservatives that can possibly cause cancer. Leave a french fry out on the counter for a couple of months, and see what it does. You will notice that it turns into a petrified french fry, but it won't ever mold. I am not sure what they use for their fries, or if they even use real potatoes?! Makes you wonder what kind of meat they use. The food is so cheap and actually tastes terrible, but they use special chemicals to make it taste good. So gross!! The fast food culture that we've become is sickening. They have made us so busy that we have little time to go to the grocery store, buy healthy foods, and go home… [cont.] Answered by *freedom* - Sat Mar 1 13:42:45 2008 How can I include junk food/fast food in my diet without gaining weight? Q. How can I include junk food/fast food in my diet without gaining weight? Can I do so with moderate daily exercise? My Background: 18 years old, male, 5'10", 136 lbs. Asked by Dennis L - Sun Jun 15 13:06:38 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments A. Always choose water. Also, when you are eating the junk food, make sure you are eating the serving size. And about fast food, try and pick things that are healthier. Avoid fries, but if you MUST, get the smallest size possible. If you are getting a burger, NO mayo or cheese, no double burgers, no bacon, etc. (like a jr whopper with no mayo is a good example). Get a side salad instead of the fries. If you are getting any kind of chicken, make sure it's grilled, not "crispy". Good luck! Answered by MuSe - Sun Jun 15 13:12:52 2008 What are your favorite types of junk food?
Q. I was just thinking about junk food. Some of my favorites are starburst, rice krispies & hot dogs. What are some of yours? Asked by J.Bradley - Tue Sep 1 18:07:07 2009 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments A. Well McDonald's double cheeseburger and fries, then of course I love to eat without milk...coco krispies, and any type of potato chips. It just depends on how much junk food you want. There are always little Debbie's of any kind you cannot get much worse then that!!! But a good corn dog with tons of ketchup is always good. Gotta go and get one of those... Answered by Miamigirl - Tue Sep 1 18:16:42 2009 From Yahoo Answer Search: "junk food"  news.google.com Green Right Now (blog) We know that phosphorus-limited phytoplankton are poor food basically ' junk food ' for animal plankton, which in turn are food for fish, said James Elser ... Study: Airborne nitrogen producing junk food for fish in Rocky Mountain Park ... Fox 31 KDVR.com Study: Nitrogen pollution worsens in Rockies lakes The Associated Press Airborne Nitrogen Shifts Aquatic Nutrient Limitation In Pristine Lakes Science Daily (press release) Softpedia all 133 news articles » news.google.com The Tennessean This may mean taking a few less trips to fast- food joints, buying less junk food at the grocery, and we'll have to force ourselves to exercise. ... and more » news.google.com Salmon Arm Observer Humans are hard-wired to prefer sugary foods; and, living in a society where junk food is seen as bad, it is very normal for children to get excited about ... Nine Tricks to Make Halloween a Treat Huffington Post (blog) all 390 news articles » From Google News Search: "junk food"  phr.net 173px x 167px | 10.90kB [source page] Meridian Stress Assessment Preventive Health Resources Teresa Griffin nd cnc a different way of looking at health Over many years our Western society has offered us the means to pollute our bodies to such an extent that they no longer function properly We eat too many junk  keetsa.com 480px x 376px | 82.30kB [source page] Here is a big question that many organic eating advocates have Is eating organic junk food better for you since all junk food is bad for you This question can not be directly answered because it all depends on your circumstances for example if you do not have time then yes maybe a organic cookie or granola bar may be alright in  freakingnews.com 630px x 500px | 85.10kB [source page] 0 User comments about photoshop Junk Food Pics From Yahoo Image Search: "junk food"  celebsport.com Celeb Mania Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:21:13 GM Super Christ Me. Every Sunday, TV congregations numbering tens of millions tune in to salvation sermons broadcast from mega-churches filled with thousands upon.  communitycare.co.uk unknown Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:08:57 GM Lots of stuff in the papers today about an apparent link between eating . junk food. and an increased risk of depression. The study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry found that people with the highest intake of "whole foods" ...  spot.ph Spot.PH Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:49:41 GM Wrong. The truth is, while it's unhealthy to binge on . junk food. through the night while rushing a presentation due the next day, eating can actually calm your frayed nerves. The trick is to choose . food. that's proven to soothe stress: ... From Google Blog Search: "junk food" |
