Junk food is tasty and fun to eat sometimes, but eating too much of it can harm our bodies and make us feel tired or sick. Teaching kids about junk food helps them make smarter food choices and stay healthy. Here are 10 important facts about junk food every child should know.
- What Is Junk Food?
Junk food includes snacks and meals that are high in sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats but low in vitamins and nutrients. Examples are chips, candy, soda, and fast food.
- Why Is Junk Food Tasty?
Junk food is designed to taste really good by adding sugar, salt, and flavors that make us want to eat more.
- Junk Food Isn’t Good Fuel
Our bodies need healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, grains, and proteins to grow strong and have energy. Junk food doesn’t provide the good stuff our bodies need.
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- Eating Too Much Junk Food Can Cause Health Problems
Too much junk food can lead to problems like obesity, tooth decay, diabetes, and feeling tired all the time.
- Junk Food Can Affect Mood
Eating a lot of sugary and processed foods can make us feel cranky or unfocused.
- It’s Okay to Enjoy Junk Food Sometimes
Having treats once in a while is fine, but it’s important to eat mostly healthy foods to keep our bodies happy.
- Healthy Foods Can Be Delicious Too
Fruits, nuts, yogurt, and homemade snacks can be tasty and fun. Trying new healthy foods can be an adventure!
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- Read Food Labels Together
Look at ingredients and sugar content on food packages to understand what’s inside. This helps us make better choices.
- Make Smart Swaps
Choose water instead of soda, fresh fruit instead of candy, or homemade popcorn instead of chips. Small changes add up!
- Be a Role Model
Parents and caregivers can show kids how to eat healthy by choosing good foods themselves.
