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Junk Food - The Leading Physicians of the World

Junk food is food that has low nutritional value and high calories that may cause harm to your body. Junk food, also called fast food, is food you can get at many food kiosks or fast restaurants in every town street. Other characteristics of junk food include:  Low in fiber ·          Highly palatable (have a good taste) ·          High in trans and saturated fats ·          High is simple and processed sugars ·          A small volume offers a high number of calories ·          Cheap and convenient Junk Food Items It is estimated there are about 160,000 fast food restaurants across the country, and the number is predicted to double in the next decade. People who choose to eat in these restaurants prefer them because they are cheap, fast and convenient. Below is a list of junk food items and substitutions you can make for them: ·          Fried chicken Fried chicken is high in fat and calories and chemicals that may cause you illness. Fried chicken should be a