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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A high-calorie food that is low in nutritional value.
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- noun
Food with little or nonutritional value.
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- noun food that tastes good but is high in calories having little nutritional value
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treeseed commented on the word junk food
Junk food is a term describing food that is unhealthy and/or has poor nutritional value, according to the Food Standards Agency (UK). The term is believed to have been coined by Michael Jacobson, director of the Center for Science in the Public Interest, in 1972. The term has since become common usage.
Junk food often contains high levels of saturated fat, salt, or sugar and numerous food additives such as monosodium glutamate and tartrazine; at the same time, it is lacking in proteins, vitamins and fibre, among other healthy attributes. It is popular with suppliers because it is relatively cheap to manufacture, has a long shelf life and may not require refrigeration. It is popular with American consumers because it is easy to purchase, requires little or no preparation, is convenient to consume and has lots of flavor. Consumption of junk food in America, has been associated with obesity, heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and dental cavities. There is also concern about the targeting of marketing to children.
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See also Fake Food List
February 19, 2008
ruzuzu commented on the word junk food
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May 28, 2012