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              Junk food : Harmful effects Junk food is high in calories, but low in nutrients. Filling your diet with junk food causes an array of problems for your body. Junk food is often high in sugar, fat and calories, while providing very few nutrients. You can treat yourself to some ice cream or your favourite candy bar once in awhile, but keep your portions to a minimum. The following are some of the harmful effects of junk food; *   Stroke risk *   Weight Gain *   Tooth Decay *    Gastrointestinal Problems Just so you know, your favourite pepperoni pizza and potato chips are high in sodium and this exposes you to nothing but stroke. NOTE: This is just summary. I hope you find it useful enough.

    Adolescent's Diet Eating healthy is an important part of a healthy lifestyle and is something that should be taught at a young age. The following are some general guidelines for helping your adolescent eat healthy. It is important to discuss your adolescent's diet with his or her health care provider before making any dietary changes or placing your adolescent on a diet. Discuss the following healthy eating recommendations with your adolescent to ensure he or she is following a healthy eating plan: *    Eat three meals a day, with healthy snacks. *    Increase fibre (fresh vegetables are a good source of fibre) in the diet and decrease the use of salt. *    Drink water. Try to avoid drinks that are high in sugar. Fruit juice can have a lot of calories, so limit your adolescent's intake. Whole fruits are always a better choice. *    Eat balanced meals *    Make sure your adolescent watches (and decreases, if necessary...