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JUNK FOOD ( The main points why it is unhealthy)

· Junk foods (fast food) are cooked in fat grease that makes our stomachs go through processes that can hurt them in the long run.

· Sweets like donuts or even fruit Danishes are some other common foods that are tasty but not necessarily good for us.There are reasons why they are bad for your body and can leave you with problems in the long run. These problems are obesity or heart blood clots.

· Cholesterol is one bad thing when you get older and can cause you to have a heart attack. (When you have a high cholesterol level, you should know it' could be because of what you're eating.)

· When your body eats less-nutritious items, you will often notice a weight gain. The reason why junk food is bad for you is that it also can impact your life in different ways. The weight gain can leave you depressed and your self-confidence goes down.

· Obesity

· Diabete

· Cardiovascular disease

· Dental Caries

· Cancer

· Metabolic Sindrome

· ADHD (attention Deficit hyperactivity disorder).

· Depression/Affective Disorders

· Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other neurodegenerative diseases

· Osteoporosis

Every chronic disease is related to poor dietary choices. Schools should not be supporting poor health habits that cause major health problems by selling junk food.

Inportant for us:

1. Grains give your brain and muscles energy. They are a good source of B-vitamins and iron. Try to include grains like rice, potatoes, pasta, and whole grain bread at every meal.

2. Fruits and Vegetables help eyes, hair, and blood and boost your immune system. They are a good source of vitamins A and C, minerals, and fiber. Try having fruits and vegetables like apples, broccoli, pear, carrots, squash, salad 5-7 times per day (2 1/2 cups of veggies and 2 cups of fruit).

3. Milk or Dairy Products help maintain strong bones and teeth. They are a good source of calcium and protein. Try to have a serving of low fat dairy foods like 8 oz milk, 1 oz cheese, 1 cup yogurt, cottage cheese, pudding, or frozen yogurt 3 times a day.

4. Foods high in Protein help build muscles, fight infection, and heal wounds. Try having beans, peanut butter, fish, tofu, or eggs at 2 meals daily.

5. Fats and Oils keep hair and skin soft and give a feeling of fullness. They are a good source of dietary fat. Try to include a little fat like salad dressing, olive oil, guacamole, nuts, or seeds at each meal.

http://www.eatingwell.com/

http://whfoods.org/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_food

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