2.1.8

Junk Food

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Junk Food

Junk food is food that is designed to be quick and tasty but does not contain a lot of nutrition. Nutrition is what animals get from food to make their bodies work properly.

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Examples of junk food

  • Crisps.
  • Takeaways.
  • Hamburgers.
  • Sausage rolls.
  • Chips.
  • Cakes.
  • Biscuits.
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What's in junk food?

  • Junk food contains much more fat, salt and sugar than is needed.
    • A diet with lots of junk food is NOT good for your health.
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A balanced diet

  • A child’s balanced diet will not have too much junk food.
    • Junk food is fine as an occasional treat.
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Replacing junk food in your diet

  • If you have a lot of junk food in your diet, try replacing it with items from the other food groups which is healthier for you.
    • Fruit is a healthier snack than junk food.

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