noun phrase · neutral
junk food
/ˈdʒʌŋk fuːd/JUNK FOOD
food that is low in nutritional value and high in fat, sugar, or salt
Examples
“Many people regret eating too much junk food when they gain weight.”
“Children are often tempted by colourful packaging of junk food.”
“Schools are trying to reduce the amount of junk food available on campus.”
Band 8 sentence
“Public health campaigns that limit junk food advertising to children can play a significant role in reducing childhood obesity.”
Collocations
- avoid junk food
- junk food advertising
Word family
Common mistakes
fast food→junk food
a junk food→junk food
Say it for a higher band
5unhealthy food→6fast food→7+junk food
Synonyms
unhealthy food
fast food
Easily confused
fast food
“Many people eat fast food because it's cheap and convenient, but not all fast food is necessarily junk food.”
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