JUNK FOOD

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does junk food mean? 

• JUNK FOOD (noun)
  The noun JUNK FOOD has 1 sense:

1. food that tastes good but is high in calories having little nutritional value

  Familiarity information: JUNK FOOD used as a noun is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• JUNK FOOD (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Food that tastes good but is high in calories having little nutritional value

Classified under:

Nouns denoting foods and drinks

Hypernyms ("junk food" is a kind of...):

food; solid food (any solid substance (as opposed to liquid) that is used as a source of nourishment)

 Context examples 

In fat rats with grossly dysregulated gut health, thanks to being fed junk food, probiotics positively changed the bacterial make-up in their digestive tract and benefitted brain function, preventing spatial memory loss.

(Probiotics May Not Always Be A Silver Bullet for Better Health, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)

To give your child a nutritious diet: • Make half of what is on your child's plate fruits and vegetables • Choose healthy sources of protein, such as lean meat, nuts, and eggs • Serve whole-grain breads and cereals because they are high in fiber. Reduce refined grains. • Broil, grill, or steam foods instead of frying them • Limit fast food and junk food • Offer water or milk instead of sugary fruit drinks and sodas

(Child Nutrition, NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)