Junk food Vs Healthy food

JUNK FOOD…what is it?

• Junk food is a slang word for foods with limited nutritional value.

• High in salt, sugar, fat or calories and low nutrient content can be termed junk food.

• Microbiologist Michael Jacobson, PhD introduced the term “junk food” in 1972.

Junk Food Varieties • Chips • Candy• Soft drinks• Gum• Chocolates • Cookies • Cake• Sugar• Butter• Fired fast food

Why Junk Food Is So Appealing

• They are easy to prepare and are very tasty. Junk foods such as potato wafers do not even need cooking or heating.

• we prefer to eat them when we watch TV. We save our self a lot of hassles and time when we are in a hurry eating pizzas and burgers as they are served at our door step hot and ready to eat.

• The Time Factor

• Junk foods are very good in taste. Junk foods get their taste owing to lavish usage of oil, salts and sugar.

• The Taste Factor

• Junk Food Advertising

• media plays a vital role in the selling of junk food.

Harmful Effects

• Obesity• Tooth decay• Lack of energy• Heart diseases• Liver failure• Vitamin deficiencies

Healthy Food… A Good HabitA healthy food is one that helps to maintain or improve general health.

Benefits Of Eating Healthy Food

• Effective weight loss solution• Increase energy level • Reduce health care costs • Better rest and sleep • More nutrients on the body

What Nutrient Does The Following Food Give Us?• Fish, meat, beans (protein)• Eggs, milk, dairy products (calcium)• Bread, rice, noodles (carbohydrate)• Vegetables, fruits (vitamin and minerals)

Avoid The Habit Of Junk Food

Try Healthy Food