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junk food
junk foodn. A high-calorie food that is low in nutritional value.junk food n (Cookery) food that is low in nutritional value, often highly processed or ready-prepared, and eaten instead of or in addition to well-balanced meals junk′ food`
n. 1. food, as potato chips or candy, that is high in calories but of little nutritional value. 2. anything that is attractive or diverting but of negligible substance. [1970–75] junk′-food`, adj. Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  junk food - food that tastes good but is high in calories having little nutritional valuesolid food, food - any solid substance (as opposed to liquid) that is used as a source of nourishment; "food and drink" |
Translationsjunk1 (dʒaŋk) noun unwanted or worthless articles; rubbish. That cupboard is full of junk; (also adjective) This vase was bought in a junk shop (= a shop that sells junk). 廢棄物 废弃物ˈjunk food noun food such as potato chips, sweets and doughnuts, which is mass-produced and is of low nutritional value. 垃圾食品 垃圾食品junk food
junk food1. Food that lacks actual nutritional value. No wonder you're hungry again—you only ate junk food earlier.2. By extension, anything that is appealing but seems to have little discernable value or benefit. Your brain is going to rot if you keep watching junk food like these stupid reality shows.See also: food, junkjunk foodPrepackaged snack food that is high in calories but low in nutritional value; also, anything attractive but negligible in value. For example, Nell loves potato chips and other junk food, or When I'm sick in bed I often resort to TV soap operas and similar junk food. [c. 1970] See also: food, junkjunk food n. food that is typically high in fats and salt and low in nutritional value; food from a fast-food restaurant. Junk food tastes good no matter how greasy it is. See also: food, junkEncyclopediaSeejunkjunk food
junk foodn. A high-calorie food that is low in nutritional value.A popular term for any food which is low in essential nutrients and high in everything else—in particular calories and sodium. Junk foods are often highly salted—e.g., potato chips/crisps, pretzels—high in refined carbohydrates (empty calories)—e.g., candy, soft drinks—and high in saturated fats—e.g., cake, chocolatesjunk food Nutrition A popular term for any food low in essential nutrients and high in salt–eg, potato chips/crisps, pretzels, refined carbohydrates–eg, candy, soft drinks, or saturated fats–eg, cake, chocolates. See Cafeteria diet, Cafeteria model, 'Couch potato. ', 'Fast' food. Cf Fruits and vegetables. junk food (jŭngk fūd) A colloquial term for palatable but unwholesome food that is high in fat, salt, or sugar but deficient in protein, fiber, and vitamins. junk food A popular term for highly refined and processed, readily assimilable and palatable food with a low level of roughage. Junk food has a high calorific value but is often low in vitamins and minerals and usually has a high content of saturated fats. Junk food encourages excessive intake and commonly leads to obesity. The full extent of the dangers of an largely junk food diet has not been established but few experts deny that the dangers exist.See JF
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