Question 1

why is junk food still so readily available to kids in the us?

Accepted Answer

Cheap: It's cheap, has a long shelf-life, and provides money for the school and school district.  Plus the junk food manufacturers have the financial, political, and logistical capabilities to "encourage" school districts to carry their stuff in schools.  It's a shame though.  School is an ideal place to teach proper lifelong health habits.

Question 2

has the ban on junk food adverts had any positive effects on obesity in children?

Accepted Answer

Some positive effect: A study published last summer in the journal pediatrics concludes that laws strictly curbing school sales of junk food and sweetened drinks may play a role in slowing childhood obesity.  Students exposed to strong laws at baseline gained less weight and were less likely to remain overweight or obese over time than students in states with no laws.

Question 3

health and wellness: why is junk food still so readily available to highschool, middle school, and even primary school kids in the us?

Accepted Answer

Cheap: It's cheap, has a long shelf-life, and provides money for the school and school district.  Plus the junk food manufacturers have the financial, political, and logistical capabilities to "encourage" school districts to carry their stuff in schools.  It's a shame though.  School is an ideal place to teach proper lifelong health habits.

Question 4

is it ok to have junk food?

Accepted Answer

What do you think?: It is called junk for a reason. A little here and there  may not hurt you, but it isn't helping you. Are you at a healthy weight? Are you exercising ? That is the key issue.

Question 5

how bad is junk food anyway?

Accepted Answer

Really, really bad: Junk food generally refers to foods that are high in salt, saturated fats, simple sugars and huge amounts of 'empty calories', which means they have little or no nutritional value, but make you fat. Based on the epidemic of obesity, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and strokes, cancer....It is the most devastating of addictions, including heroin and cocaine.  And yes, I do mean 'addiction'.

Question 6

i keep eating junk food, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Willpower: Hi. I sympathize, but you have to start living a healthy lifestyle if you don't want your unhealthy lifestyle to start catching up with you. It takes commitment, but but many of us have made the choice to live a healthy lifestyle, and love it. Eat healthy foods and exercise regularly FOR LIFE. Don't smoke. It's worth it. Good luck!

Question 7

what can stop temptation of junk food?

Accepted Answer

Junk food: Decide whether or not you want to look and feel good, keep your teeth, and live a long and healthy life. Then act accordingly.
Eat right and exercise regularly, correctly and effectively.

Question 8

how can i have control over junk food?

Accepted Answer

Brain makes us ea: We are wired for hunger. Salt, sugar, fat are especially tempting since eating them releases Dopamine in the brain. Dopamine is critical to the reward circuitry of the brain. Stress increases appetite by releasing neuropeptide y. By decreasing stress and naturally elevating Dopamine levels through diet and exercise you can cut cravings. Cognitive therapy can help you recognize and break the cycle.

Question 9

how can i eat junk food while staying fit?

Accepted Answer

Fitness: Fitness is process in which by increasing duration or intensity your body gets more proficient at doing something . Eating is fuel.  Whole nutrient dense foods will help where as junk food can hinder the process.   If you need to, pick 1 day to eat the junk food.  My day is Ftiday night and I eat pizza but Other days I eat to maintain my conditioning. Try limiting to a single day and see.

Question 10

how does junk food affect your social life?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Depending on your social group and its eating habits, junk food can have variable effects on your social life.  If the people around you have no concern for their health, they may not value eating other types of foods and you might be "different" if you were eating more mindfully than others.  Junk food can also make you gain weight, which can have other social painful effects such as isolation.

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