Question

Eating junk food, results in several health problems including obesity and heart trouble. Still, most children like to eat junk food. Sweta as a responsible student creates awareness among the children to avoid eating such junk food.
Answer the following questions based on the above information:
a) What values are shown by Sweta?
b) What suggestion will you give to avoid eating junk food?

Answer 1

Hint:-Michael F Jacobson was the first person to use the words junk food to categorize foods with little to no nutritional value. They are usually highly processed food rich in sugar, salts, and fats. It is calorie rich but lacks or has a very little amount of dietary fibres and micronutrients. Excessive consumption of junk food is definitely not good for the body, especially that of a growing child.

Complete Answer:-
Junk foods are addictive, they taste delicious, and we carve more of it. By the time a person feels full, they have already overeaten. Children whose only diet is junk could become severely malnourished. Weak bones, teeth, heart issues, and obesity are just a few of the medical issues when it comes to junk food consumption.
The student Sweta values healthy eating habits. She is educating her peers on the ill effects of consuming junk food. Apart from that, she does show leadership qualities. She took up a cause that she values and is trying to educate others about it.
Junk foods give you instant satisfaction and to avoid eating junk is difficult. Few suggestions to avoid junk food are-
One can learn to prepare one’s own meals and avoid eating outside food as much as possible.
Replace junk food with food that tastes good but is healthy. Learn more creative ways to introduce ingredients in food to enhance the taste. This requires more effort in the meal planning
Initially avoid going to places that tempt you with junk food.
Educate yourself on the harms of eating junk, the advantages of following a balanced diet.

Note:- Fast foods are sometimes considered junk foods. Depending upon the ingredients used the food can be considered junk food or not. If the pizza (fast food) topping is highly processed meat and cheese along with the sauce, it can be considered junk food. However, homemade pizza with toppings that are less/ not processed or filled with vegetables can be considered as a healthier option.