Question

After a hard day at school, you pop a lollipop into your mouth. You enjoy the sweet taste. All of a sudden, you hear your grandma yell, "Do not eat

that junk!" That makes you wonder why some things are considered junk food. You learned in school that sugars are a type of substance that
keep you going throughout the day. Lollipops are candy. Candy has sugar. Sugar is food, so why are lollipops not a good food choice? Before you
read, why do you think some foods are considered junk food?

Answer 1

Eating junk food on a regular basis can lead to an increased risk of obesity and chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and some cancers.