Fast food and junk food

      The two words that people associate with food, which is not good for people, are fast food and junk food.

      Fast food is part of modern-day life. You usually buy a hamburger with French fries and a drink to eat in or take away. Finger food makes most fast food , and can be eaten without forks and knives. This food is usually served in cartons or bags or in a plastic wrapping. Fastfood places often have a drive-through service which lets people order and pick up food from their cars.

Fast food is often highly processed and prepared in an industrial way: with standard ingredients and standard cooking methods. It is often high in fat and sugar and low in vitamins and minerals.                   Another bad thing is that people eat fast food in a hurry. They eat more when they are in a hurry. That is why they are overweight which is bad for their health.

      Junk food is any food that is unhealthy. Examples of junk food include hamburgers, pizza, candy, soda and salty foods like potato chips and French fries. Junk food still remains popular because it is cheap and convenient to eat. It usually has lots of empty calories. They are very low on proteins, vitamins and fibre. Since junk food is high in fats and sugars, it leads to obesity, dental problems, heart diseases, etc.