What is a different between fast food or junk food?

Answer 1

Junk foods are those foods that have no nutritional value and cause rotten teeth and stuff. Like candy bars, potato chips, M&M's, lollipops, etc.

Fast foods are foods like McDonalds, Taco Bell, Jack in the Box, Wendys, etc. which can lead to depression, mood swings and obesity if you eat nothing but that for an entire month

Answer 2

Junk food is food that has little or no nutritional value. It is high in sugar, salt, fat and calories. It's typically in the form of packaged snacks, needs little or no preparation, and can cause you to overeat. It contain little protein, vitamins or minerals. Junk food is very appealing but of very little value nutritionally and consumption should be limited. It can be addictive for many people causing weight gain, ill health and the avoidance of more nutritious foods. It can lead to Diabetes and Heart disease. It has been suggested that babies of mothers who indulge in a high sugar and fat diet while pregnant will be more prone to choose junk food as well.

Some foods can be healthy or junk food depending on the preparation. See related link for examples.

Answer 3

most foods that are thought of as 'fast food' also tend to be junk food although some are better than others and a few significantly so.

foods that are high in saturated fats are the ones to avoid, especially fried foods - you know the ones - fried chicken, fries, burgers etc and worse still when smothered in cheese or sauces which are often filled with sugars.

healthier options include subway, where you can choose lean meats such as turkey breast and pile up on healthy salads, by avoiding the cheese and sauces the only remotely 'bad' part is the bread it comes in, but you can still enjoy a 6" sub at only 240 cals!