Definition of the word junk food

Pronunciation of vocabulary junk food

junk foodnoun

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/ˈdʒʌŋk fuːd//ˌdʒʌŋk ˈfuːd/

Definition of the word <b>junk food</b>

Origin of the word junk food

The term "junk food" originated in the 1950s, likely coined by nutritionists or food writers. It emerged as a way to describe food items high in calories, sugar, fat, and salt, but low in nutritional value. These foods were often perceived as "empty calories" providing little to no health benefits. The term's popularity increased in the 1970s, alongside the rise of processed food and fast-food chains. It became a widely recognized label for commercially produced, often unhealthy, food options.

Example of vocabulary junk foodnamespace

meaning

pre-prepared or packaged food that has low nutritional value

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  • I was eating too much junk food

    Tôi đã ăn quá nhiều đồ ăn vặt

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary junk food

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