Question

What is Junk food? In what way are they harmful to us​

Answer 1

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Junk food is unhealthy food that is high in calories from sugar or fat, with little dietary fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals, or other important forms of nutritional value. Precise definitions vary by purpose and over time. Some high-protein foods, like meat prepared with saturated fat, may be considered junk food. 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.

Answer 2

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Explanation:

Junk food is unhealthy food that is high in calories from sugar or fat, with little dietary fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals, or other important forms of nutritional value. ... The term HFSS foods (high in fat, salt and sugar) is used synonymously.

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.