junk food

Definition

Food with little or no nutritional value; alternatively, food that supplies a large amount of nutrients but also excess calories, excess sugar or starch, and so on.

Example Sentences

• "The episode begins with a lifetime of junk food, beer and no exercise catching up with Homer in the form of painful heart contractions."
• "Junk foods and fast foods such as pizzas, hot dogs, doughnuts, cookies, cakes, and so on increase inflammation, promote insulin resistance, and increase the risk of diabetes and obesity."