Common junk food examples

Junk food has become an integral part of modern life. Here are some common examples of junk food:

Sweet treats

• Candy (sweets, lollipops, chocolate bars)
• Cookies (biscuits)
• Cakes (pastries)
• Ice cream
• Sugary drinks (soda, juice drinks)

Salty snacks

• Potato chips
• French fries
• Pretzels
• Salty crackers
• Processed meats (sausages, hot dogs)

Fast food

• Burgers
• Fried chicken
• Pizza
• Donuts
• Tacos

Other processed foods

• Frozen dinners
• Instant noodles
• Microwave popcorn
• Sugary breakfast cereals

Overall

While junk food usually tastes good it often high in sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats. Also, it lacks important nutrients like vitamins and minerals. As a result, eating too much junk food can make us gain weight and cause healthy problems. We should choose healthier options like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein whenever possible to keep healthy.

lollipop

/ˈlɑːlipɑːp/
棒棒糖

pastry

/ˈpeɪstri/
油酥糕点

French fry

a long thin piece of potato that has been cooked in hot oil
油炸土豆条

pretzel

/ˈpretsl/
a hard salty type of bread baked in the shape of a stick or a loose knot
椒盐脆饼

taco

/ˈtɑːkoʊ/
a type of Mexican food made from a corn tortilla that is folded in half and filled with meat, beans etc
（用肉、豆子等作馅的）墨西哥玉米薄饼卷