4. What is a Junk Food????
Any food that has poor nutritional value is
considered unhealthy and may be called a junk
food. A food that is high in fat, sodium, and/or
sugar is known as a junk food. Junk food is easy
to carry, purchase and consume. Generally, a
junk food is given a very attractive appearance
by adding food additives and colors to enhance
flavor, texture, appearance, and increasing
long self life.
A junk food has little enzyme producing vitamins
& minerals and contains high level of calories.
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JUNK FOOD-food that is low in nutritional
value, often highly processed or readyprepared, and eaten instead of or in
addition to well-balanced meals
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WHAT IS HEALTHY FOOD???
A food that is low in fat and saturated fat and
that contains limited amounts of cholesterol
and sodium. If it is a single-item food, it must
also provide at least 10 percent of one or
more of vitamins A or C, iron, calcium,
protein, or fiber.
11. HEALTHY FOOD-Healthy eating is not about strict
nutrition philosophies, staying unrealistically thin, or
depriving yourself of the foods you love. Rather, it’s
about feeling great, having more energy, and
keeping yourself as healthy as possible– all of which
can be achieved by learning some nutrition basics
and using them in a way that works for you.
Healthy eating begins with learning how to ―eat
smart‖—it’s not just what you eat, but how you eat.
Your food choices can reduce your risk of illnesses
such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, as well
as defend against depression.
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Health Is Wealth
Eat Right, Live Right
Eat Fresh Everyday!
Greens and Beans!
Healthy Eating Habits Promote Life
Eat to Live