junkfood
Tasty but unhealthy
Junk food is food with little nutritional value—high in calories, sugar, salt, or fat but low in vitamins and fiber.
Chips, candy, soda, and fast food are typical examples.
The term carries judgment: I've been eating too much junk food lately.
Usually two words, but sometimes compounded.
Thin fried slices
- candySugary edible treats
- cookiesSmall sweet baked goods
- sodaCarbonated soft drink
- nachosTopped tortilla chips
pretzels · popcorn · cheese puffs · gummy bears · chocolate bars · corn dogs · pizza rolls · fruit snacks
Measures of food energy
- obesityExcess body fat condition
- diabetesMetabolic disorder affecting glucose
- cholesterolWaxy lipid in blood
- processedSubjected to operations
artificial · transfat · saturated fat · additives · preservatives · heart disease · weight gain · hypertension
Causing physical or psychological dependence
- cravingsIntense desires for something
- bingeBout of excess
- temptationUrge toward the unwise
- indulgenceYielding to desire
compulsive · habit-forming · munchies · hankering · urge · weakness · cheat day · guilty pleasure
Vehicle-accessible service window
- vending machineAutomated product dispenser
- grab-and-goReady for quick departure
- prepackagedSealed before sale
- microwaveableSafe for radiation cooking
instant · takeaway · delivery · ready-to-eat · convenience store · gas station · quick · disposable
chips
Thin fried slices
nachos · pretzels · popcorn · cheese puffs · gummy bears · chocolate bars · corn dogs · pizza rolls · fruit snacks · jerky
calories
Measures of food energy
- obesityExcess body fat condition
- diabetesMetabolic disorder affecting glucose
- cholesterolWaxy lipid in blood
processed · artificial · transfat · saturated fat · additives · preservatives · heart disease · weight gain · hypertension · inflammation
addictive
Causing physical or psychological dependence
- cravingsIntense desires for something
- bingeBout of excess
- temptationUrge toward the unwise
indulgence · compulsive · habit-forming · munchies · hankering · urge · weakness · cheat day · guilty pleasure · comfort eating
salty
Tasting of brine
cheesy · crispy · tangy · savory · sugary · buttery · fried · flavorful · umami · spicy
drive-thru
Vehicle-accessible service window
- vending machineAutomated product dispenser
- grab-and-goReady for quick departure
- prepackagedSealed before sale
microwaveable · instant · takeaway · delivery · ready-to-eat · convenience store · gas station · quick · disposable · 24/7
junkfoodhealth food
Nutrient-dense dietary choices
superfoods · whole foods · leafy greens · vegetables · fruits
junkfoodwhole foods
Unrefined, unprocessed edibles
natural food · organic food · slow food · raw food · clean eating
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