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In today’s world, people have less time for eating, let alone shopping/cooking. That’s why junk food is so famous/popular. In fact, one hotel/restaurant group has announced that its guests/staff can order junk/fast food through room service. Junk food is high/low in saturated fat, which is linked with a higher risk of diabetes/cancer. Our eating habits have changed due to lack of money/time. Also, the amount of exercise we do has decreased/increased. Researchers suggest that the new generation will be more/less likely to suffer from heart and kidney/liver disease. But if we give up/improve our eating habits we will be better equipped to deal with our stressful/ boring lifestyle.

• Lack of time is the reason that Junk food has become very popular.

• Pizzas don’t contain a lot of fat. • Saturated fat isn’t reported to be associated

with a greater risk of cancer. • Junk food contains small amount of vital

nutrients. • You have to exercise to gain visible results. • Not all Junk food is bad for your health.

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Make notes under the headings: Reasons for the popularity of junk food1.

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Dangers of eating junk food1.

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Positive effects of eating healthy food1.

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Reasons for the popularity of junk food1.People have less time to spend eating or cooking

2. Loss of tradition as TV promotes a fast lifestyle

Dangers of eating junk food1. Increases risk of cancer and heart and liver disease

2. Can result in weight gain

Positive effects of eating healthy food1. Reduces risk of cancer and heart and liver disease

2. Helps people gain a slim figure

3. Gain glowing skin

4. Gain an all-round feeling of good health

5. You will be better equipped for a stressful lifestyle