Junk food is characterized as an empty calorie food (Deepthi, 2012). When consumed regularly, it can negatively affect the growth and development of children. ADHD affects 20% of children under the age of 18 (Kim, 2014). ADHD is more prevalent in children than it was a decade ago. The lifespan of children is decreasing because of their lack of physical activity and unhealthy eating habits. The number of obese children is continuing to grow and is heavily impacting the health of the younger generation. According to an article by E.J. Kim, studies suggest that eating junk food is directly correlated with ADHD. Surveys were conducted to determine how much of an impact junk food has on the health and mentality of developing children.
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