1. What Makes Junk Food “Junk”?
Junk food is high in calories but low in nutrients – packed with:
- Added sugar (sodas, candies)
- Unhealthy fats (fried foods, chips)
- Refined carbs (white bread, pastries)
- Salt & preservatives (instant noodles, processed snacks)
2. How It Leads to Obesity
✅ Overeating Calories – Junk food is easy to binge (e.g., a large fries = 500+ calories).
✅ Tricks Your Brain – Sugar/fat trigger dopamine (addictive cravings).
✅ Slows Metabolism – Processed foods cause insulin resistance (fat storage).
✅ Replaces Healthy Food – Fills you up but lacks fiber, protein, vitamins.
3. Shocking Stats
- 40% of global adults are overweight (WHO).
- Kids eating fast food 3x/week have higher obesity risk (CDC).
- Ultra-processed foods = +50% obesity risk (BMJ Study).
4. Long-Term Health Risks
🔴 Type 2 Diabetes (sugar overload)
🔴 Heart Disease (trans fats clog arteries)
🔴 Fatty Liver (soda & fried foods damage liver)
🔴 Joint Pain (extra weight strains knees/hips)
5. How to Break the Cycle?
✔ Swap soda → Sparkling water + fruit
✔ Choose baked snacks over fried
✔ Read labels (avoid “high-fructose corn syrup”)
✔ Cook at home (control ingredients)
6. Did You Know?
- Mexico’s soda tax reduced sugary drink sales by 12% in 2 years.
- Japan’s “Metabo Law” fines companies if employees get too obese.
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