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Junk Food What is “Junk Food”? www.cdc.gov Any food that has poor nutritional value is considered unhealthy and may be called junk food. www.cspinet.org/nutritionpolicy/junkfoodquiz.html - 3k A food that is high in fat, sodium and/ or sugar is known as junk food. 205 calories http://www.fatfreekitchen.com/junkfoods/junkfoods1.html Junk food is: Easy to carry. Easy to purchase Easy to consume. A large fry has 540 calories And 0 vitamins http://www.fatfreekitchen.com/junkfoods/junkfoods1.html Junk Food is given very attractive packaging. Inspireco.blogspot.com The calories are empty calories because they lack the micro-nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, or amino acids and fiber. http://www.fritolay.com/fl/flstore/cgi-bin/products_doritos.htm Since junk food is high in fats and sugars it is responsible for obesity, dental cavities, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. http://www.hersheys.com/products/details/hersheysbar.asp www.cspinet.org/nutritionpolicy/junkfoodquiz.html - 3k Manufacturing companies strive to get their products into school vending machines. School vending machines are easily accessed by students. Manufacturers use vending machines as free advertising for their products. It is the goal of the companies to get students “hooked” on their products so they seek them out in stores as well as vending machines. Eating junk food is a “lose lose” situation. It is not only expensive, but also of little benefit to our bodies. http://www.marsnewsroom.com/index.asp Saying “NO” to junk food will reduce the risk of obesity, cavities, diabetes, and heart disease.