junk food

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Paediatrician Dr Dana Beasley believes a junk food advertising ban is a vital measure - saying obesity leads to an increased risk of diabetes, cancer, plus poorer educational outcomes.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

She believes lifestyles have changed over the last few decades, adding that children don't exercise as much and "it's all junk food now".

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Most ultraprocessed products are what we think of as junk food, meaning they are high in added sugars, salt and saturated fat and low in fiber, vitamins and minerals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Most ultraprocessed foods would be considered junk food and are high in added sugars, saturated fat and sodium.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

That meant Leo had only himself, his bag of junk food, and a few highly improvised weapons made from sugar and toothpaste.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan