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What is Junk Food? Что такое нездоровая пища?

Written By: Mary McMahon 

Edited By: Bronwyn Harris 

The term “junk food” is used to describe food that is low in nutritional value, with a comparatively high caloric value. Many people try to avoid or limit such food in their diets, out of concerns that it is not healthy, despite the fact that numerous food manufacturers produce a range of products which could be considered junk. Nutritionists, doctors, and other health advocates often work to educate people about junk food, encouraging them to eat well balanced diets which contain a high proportion of healthy foods.

Термин «нездоровая пища» используется для описания продуктов с низкой питательной ценностью и сравнительно высокой калорийностью. Многие люди стараются избегать или ограничивать такие продукты в своем рационе из-за опасений, что они вредны для здоровья, несмотря на то, что многие производители продуктов питания производят ряд продуктов, которые можно считать вредными. Диетологи, врачи и другие защитники здоровья часто работают над тем, чтобы информировать людей о нездоровой пище, побуждая их есть хорошо сбалансированные диеты, содержащие большую долю здоровых продуктов.

This term was coined in 1972 by advocates at the Center for Science in the Public Interest who wanted to raise public attention about the issue of foods with a high caloric value and a low nutritional value. For manufacturers, producing such foods has great appeal, as they tend to be cheap to make and easy to handle. They also have an extended shelf life, making them easy for stores to stock and sell.

Этот термин был придуман в 1972 году сторонниками Центра науки в интересах общества, которые хотели привлечь внимание общественности к проблеме продуктов с высокой калорийностью и низкой питательной ценностью. Для производителей производство таких продуктов имеет большую привлекательность, поскольку они, как правило, дешевы в производстве и просты в обращении. Они также имеют увеличенный срок годности, что облегчает их хранение и продажу в магазинах.

Foods which fall under the umbrella of “junk food” vary, depending on a number of factors. Snack foods like chips, candies, and so forth are generally universally agreed upon as fitting in this category, and some people also consider fast food like hamburgers, pizza, and fries into the group. In some communities, ethnic takeaway food like gyros, Indian curries, tacos, fish and chips, and so on is also considered to be junk food.

1. Many people try to avoid or limit consuming junk food. true

2. This term was coined in 1972 by vegetarians who wanted to raise public attention about the issue of food. false

This term was coined in 1972 by advocates at the Center for Science in the Public Interest who wanted to raise public attention about the issue of foods with a high caloric value and a low nutritional value.

1. нездоровая пища (junk food)

2. низкая питательная ценность (low  in nutritional value)

3. высокая калорийность (high caloric value).

1. Health advocates wanted to raise public attention about the issue of foods with a high 1. caloric value and a low 2. nutritional value.

2. Junk foods have 3. an extended shelf life, making them easy for stores to stock and sell.

3. Snack foods like chips, candies, and so forth are generally universally agreed upon as fitting in the category of 4. junk foods.

1. People who support healthy style of living often work to educate people about junk food , encouraging them to eat well balanced diets which contain a high proportion of healthy foods.

2. Manufacturers willingly produce such foods as  they tend to be cheap to make and easy to handle.

1. Why do many people try to cut down on junk food?

Many people try to cut down on junk food, out of concerns that it is not healthy.

2. When was the term “junk food” first mentioned?

This term was first mentioned in 1972 by advocates at the Center for Science in the Public Interest

3. What foods fall under the umbrella of “junk food”?

Foods which fall under the umbrella of “junk food” vary, depending on a number of factors. 

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