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COMFORT FOOD This type of food is cooked by traditional methods; it’s usually associated with dishes that “Mom used to make.” What qualifies as comfort food varies according to different cuisines and cultures. It is generally easy to cook and is extremely rich in nutrients but also tends to be high in fat and sugar. American cuisine’s comfort food varies depending on the region, but often includes chicken soup, apple pie, macaroni and cheese, and red beans and rice. JUNK FOOD While enjoyable, junk food is not very beneficial to human health. Its nutritional values are extremely low, while the calorie content is high. Ingredients like sugar, fat, and salt can have an adverse

effect on health if eaten in large quantities. Some examples are candies, fried food, and carbon- ated beverages.

WHOLE FOOD Food items that are used with very little

processing and refining are called whole foods. Ingredients like salts, carbohydrates, and fats are not added in this form of food. Nowadays, whole food is in great demand, especially cereal grains because of their high nutritional content. Some examples of whole food are unpolished grains, fruits, and vegetables.

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