Question

w.hy are junk food bad

Answer 1

HERE IT IS....
Junk food is used to describe food and drinks low in nutrients (e.g. vitamins, minerals and fibre) and high in kilojoules, saturated fat, added sugar and/or added salt. They are also known as discretionary choices.

How often can I eat junk food?
Junk foods are not required as part of any diet.

If you are a healthy weight, try to eat junk foods occasionally and in small amounts.
If you are trying to lose weight, you will be more successful if you limit junk food.
Why is junk food bad?
Eating junk food on a regular basis can lead to an increased risk of obesity and chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and some cancers.

We know Australian's eat too much junk food.

35% of adults’ daily energy intake (kilojoules) comes from junk food.
41% of children’s daily energy intake (kilojoules) comes from junk food.
This means junk food is taking the place of other more nutritious foods in our diets.