Introduction
A. Background of the Study
Junk food is popular. It is not hard to see how junk food has become a part of our daily life. When you turn on TV, we can see hamburger that are fresh and big. When we look outside, there are plenty of fast food like McDonald, Jollibee and so more in every block.
Craig Lambert wrote an article entitled "The way we eat now". In that article, Craig discussed how and why junk food has become so popular. He discusses how junk food addiction has something to do with how it was made to taste. People who manufacture and market junk food have done extensive research about what makes food attractive.
Craig Lambert says, "they have carefully researched the exact levels of sweetness and saltiness that will make every food as attractive as possible".
(http://harvardmagazine.com/2004/05/the-way-we-eat-now.html)
One can notice this attration to junk food happening every day. For one, it is marketed to people how are young, people whose dietary are influenced primarily by what food taste"good" to them. Junk food in sari sari store are sold as low as P1.00 per pack. Making it an affordable snack, even for children with minimal allowance.
Most people tend to buy junk food. It is common knowledge in our today's life. As we can see in our surrounding, people develop easy, faster preparation and served quickly. People preffered to buy junk food because it is convenient and affordable.
Lucy Waterlow wrote an article entitled, "The Tricks Fast Food restaurant use to get you more". In that article, he discussed how and why junk food tend to buy by most people. He discusses about the advantages of junk food today.
Lucy Waterlow says, "food related estimation and consumption can be influenced by others".
(http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2538568/REVEALED-The-tricks-fast-food-restaurants-use-eat-more.html)
Some people are lazy to prepared their food and they find a way that will help them to their daily lifestyle, this are the sari sari store that we can see to our surrounding. They make are life easier and faster.
Junk Food is heavily advertised. It's not hard to say that advertisement increases. As we can see outside of our house there's a lot of boulevard showing their product. When we turn on our computer's, TV's and some gadgets, we can see their pop out advertisement.
David Gutierrez wrote an article entitled "Online Advertising Easily Influences Teens to Eat More Junk Food". He discuss how and why junk food heavily advertised. He discusses about the impact of advertisement to people especially the youth.
David Gutierrez says that, "as the media marketplace continues its rapid transformation, becoming a ubiquitous presence in young people's lives, further academic research is needed to understand fully the nature, scope, and extent of interactive advertising's impact on youth."
(http://www.naturalnews.com/028159_teens_junk_food_advertising.html#ixzz2xh3l50tz)
One can notice that advertisement seems attractive to our eyes. It influenced our eating life style. They shows heavily advertisement and using product that are very appealing to us.
There is a need to provide information on the negative effects of junk food. Delivering this data would allow the reader to reach better judgement regarding food choices. In addition to that, the reader will be provided enough information to convinced others to make healthier choices.
Craig Lambert wrote an article entitled "The way we eat now". In that article, Craig discussed how and why junk food has become so popular. He discusses how junk food addiction has something to do with how it was made to taste. People who manufacture and market junk food have done extensive research about what makes food attractive.
Craig Lambert says, "they have carefully researched the exact levels of sweetness and saltiness that will make every food as attractive as possible".
(http://harvardmagazine.com/2004/05/the-way-we-eat-now.html)
One can notice this attration to junk food happening every day. For one, it is marketed to people how are young, people whose dietary are influenced primarily by what food taste"good" to them. Junk food in sari sari store are sold as low as P1.00 per pack. Making it an affordable snack, even for children with minimal allowance.
Most people tend to buy junk food. It is common knowledge in our today's life. As we can see in our surrounding, people develop easy, faster preparation and served quickly. People preffered to buy junk food because it is convenient and affordable.
Lucy Waterlow wrote an article entitled, "The Tricks Fast Food restaurant use to get you more". In that article, he discussed how and why junk food tend to buy by most people. He discusses about the advantages of junk food today.
Lucy Waterlow says, "food related estimation and consumption can be influenced by others".
(http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2538568/REVEALED-The-tricks-fast-food-restaurants-use-eat-more.html)
Some people are lazy to prepared their food and they find a way that will help them to their daily lifestyle, this are the sari sari store that we can see to our surrounding. They make are life easier and faster.
Junk Food is heavily advertised. It's not hard to say that advertisement increases. As we can see outside of our house there's a lot of boulevard showing their product. When we turn on our computer's, TV's and some gadgets, we can see their pop out advertisement.
David Gutierrez wrote an article entitled "Online Advertising Easily Influences Teens to Eat More Junk Food". He discuss how and why junk food heavily advertised. He discusses about the impact of advertisement to people especially the youth.
David Gutierrez says that, "as the media marketplace continues its rapid transformation, becoming a ubiquitous presence in young people's lives, further academic research is needed to understand fully the nature, scope, and extent of interactive advertising's impact on youth."
(http://www.naturalnews.com/028159_teens_junk_food_advertising.html#ixzz2xh3l50tz)
One can notice that advertisement seems attractive to our eyes. It influenced our eating life style. They shows heavily advertisement and using product that are very appealing to us.
- Although a mass of people has been buying junk food, the researcher notes that not everyone is mindful of the harmful effects junk food has on the physical structure that shape food choice.
There is a need to provide information on the negative effects of junk food. Delivering this data would allow the reader to reach better judgement regarding food choices. In addition to that, the reader will be provided enough information to convinced others to make healthier choices.
B. Statement of the problem
1. This study aim to answer this question: What are the negative effects of junk food on a person's physical, mental and emotional health?
C. Significant of the Study
Students and Parents.
Knowledge of this study would help students and parents to be aware an understand their eating habit. They would use this information for their future living.
Students and Professors.
They would benifit from this study because they would able to make use of the information imparted in this reserch as a future reference lessons for students.
Dietitian.
Knowledge of this study would benefit dietitian. They would able to use this information that serve as guidelines to advice patient about their eating lifestyle.
Future Researchers.
Findings on this study may benefit future researchers as a reference. Furthermore, they may use this study format as a guide when making one.
D. Scope and Delimitation.
This study mainly focus on the factors on how junk food influences us to eat more nowadays. In some way, the study also aims to reveal the true meaning of junk food behind appearance and taste.
Due to limited time, the researcher will not able to discuss any information about the the advantages of junk food.
E. Materials and Methods
In this research, the materials used to gather the information the researcher have gathered was mostly from articles found online and a book that focuses on the science of junk food.
The data gathered will be analysed and observed the effect of junk food to us.
F. Definition of Terms
Junk Food. Has low in nutritional value.
Dietitian. Are experts in food and nutrients. They advise people on what to eat.
Future Researcher. The identification of possible future scenarios with the goal of anticipating and perhaps influencing what the future holds.
1. This study aim to answer this question: What are the negative effects of junk food on a person's physical, mental and emotional health?
C. Significant of the Study
Students and Parents.
Knowledge of this study would help students and parents to be aware an understand their eating habit. They would use this information for their future living.
Students and Professors.
They would benifit from this study because they would able to make use of the information imparted in this reserch as a future reference lessons for students.
Dietitian.
Knowledge of this study would benefit dietitian. They would able to use this information that serve as guidelines to advice patient about their eating lifestyle.
Future Researchers.
Findings on this study may benefit future researchers as a reference. Furthermore, they may use this study format as a guide when making one.
D. Scope and Delimitation.
This study mainly focus on the factors on how junk food influences us to eat more nowadays. In some way, the study also aims to reveal the true meaning of junk food behind appearance and taste.
Due to limited time, the researcher will not able to discuss any information about the the advantages of junk food.
E. Materials and Methods
In this research, the materials used to gather the information the researcher have gathered was mostly from articles found online and a book that focuses on the science of junk food.
The data gathered will be analysed and observed the effect of junk food to us.
F. Definition of Terms
Junk Food. Has low in nutritional value.
Dietitian. Are experts in food and nutrients. They advise people on what to eat.
Future Researcher. The identification of possible future scenarios with the goal of anticipating and perhaps influencing what the future holds.
Junk food is popular. It is not hard to see how junk food has become a part of our daily life. When you turn on TV, we can see hamburger that are fresh and big. When we look outside, there are plenty of fast food like McDonald, Jollibee and so more in every block.
ReplyDeleteCraig Lambert wrote an article entitled "The way we eat now". In that article,Craig discussed how and why junk food has become so popular. He discusses how junk food addiction has something to do with how it was made to taste. People who manufacture and market junk food have done extensive research about what makes food attractive.
Craig Lambert says, "they have carefully researched the exact levels of sweetness and saltiness that will make every food as attractive as possible" (http://harvardmagazine.com/2004/05/the-way-we-eat-now.html).
One can notice this attraction to junk food happening every day. For one, it is marketed to people how are young; people whose dietary decisions are influenced primarily by what food taste "good" to them. Junk food in sari-sari stores are sold for as low as P1.00 per pack. Making it an affordable snack,even for children with minimal allowance.
BACKGROUND
ReplyDeleteJunk food is popular.
Most people tend to buy junk food.
Junk food is heavily advertised.
OBSERVATION
Although a lot of people have been buying junk food, the researcher observes that not everyone is aware of the harmful effects junk food has on the body. The rise in junk food consumption reveals how people are either ignoring or are unaware of the health risks they may encounter if they continue to buy junk food.
IMPORTANCE
There is a need to provide information on the negative effects of junk food. Having this information would allow the reader to make better judgments regarding food choices. In addition to that, the reader will be provided enough information to convince others to make healthier food choices.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this paper is to explain the negative effects of junk food on a person's physical, mental, & emotional health.
B. Statement of the Problem
1. What are the negative effects of junk food on a person's physical, mental, & emotional health?
I. Definition of Junk Food
ReplyDeleteII. Negative Physical Effects
A. Obesity
B. High Blood Pressure
C. Cholesterol
III. Negative Emotional and Psychological Effects
A. Junk Food is Linked to Depression
B. Junk Food Makes People Feel Fat
http://junkfoodscience.blogspot.com/2008/02/i-think-therefore-i-am-part-one.html
C. Junk Food Makes People Miserable
https://shine.yahoo.com/healthy-living/7-surprising-ways-junk-food-miserable-164600488.html
IV. Fast Food, Junk Food and Social Stigma
http://squirrelers.com/2012/12/03/has-fast-food-become-socially-unacceptable/