junk food (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒʌŋk ˌfuːd/

Definition

Food that is high in calories but low in nutritional value, often containing high levels of sugar, salt, and fat.

Examples

• Many people struggle to reduce their intake of junk food.

• The school cafeteria has been criticized for serving too much junk food.

• Doctors warn that a diet heavy in junk food can lead to serious health problems.

How to Use junk food

junk food (collocation)

Food that is unhealthy and low in nutrients. — "He eats too much junk food."

Synonyms of junk food

Words with a similar meaning to junk food:

• unhealthy food
• processed food
• fast food
• empty calories

Antonyms of junk food

Words with the opposite meaning to junk food:

• healthy food
• whole food

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