Junk Food

What Is Junk Food? Why Is It Bad For You?

Ideally, junk foods are defined as processed foods with negligible nutrient value and are often high in salt, sugar and fat. But we often confuse fast foods with junk foods. How are they different? Or ...

Ban Junk Food on Campuses: UGC Tells Colleges

Despite limited empirical evidence, there is growing concern that junk food availability in schools and colleges has contributed to this childhood obesity epidemic.

What Happens To Your Body When You Stop Eating Junk Food?

Most people are aware of this and are taking baby steps towards staying away from junk for good. If you are looking to lose weight, you will have to limit or stop binging on junk ...

Junk Food Banned From Schools in Punjab

The Punjab Child Rights Commission has ordered a complete ban on serving junk food in schools in the state, its chief said here on Thursday.

UK Bans Online Ads for Junk Food Targeting Children

Britain will ban junk food ads aimed at children from both print and social media from next year, the advertising rules watchdog said Thursday, a move welcomed by campaigners against child obesity.

5 Harmful Effects of Junk Food

You know that junk food can hurt your health, but you may have not known about the effects of junk food on how your brain functions.

Maharashtra Bans Junk Food in School Canteens to Curb Obesity

The Maharashtra state government has imposed a ban on the sale of 'High in Fat, Salt and Sugar' (HFSS) food at school canteens across the state.

Ban Fast Food Advertisements and Hike Taxes on Them: FSSAI

FSSAI has recommended additional tax on processed food and sugar-sweetened beverages, and also called for a blanket ban on advertising of junk foods

High Consumption Of Junk Food May Increase Allergy Risk In Kids: Study

According to recent study, presented at the 52nd Annual Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition, high junk food intake could be a possible reason for food allergies in children.

9 Unhealthy Foods You Should Give Up On And Detoxify From This Year!

Junk foods and processed foods that may taste heavenly may just turn out to be the biggest culprits for your health. However, even if you decide steering clear of junk food, there is still a ...