National Junk Food Day: History, Significance, And Quotes

Even as popular among people of all age groups, junk food is a particularly notorious catalyst for a range of health issues. As part of the obesity-preventive campaigns, governments have made great efforts to reverse people's junk food addiction but ultra-processed foods are still on the popular side when compared to the low-calorie fares.

It's common for children to hunker in fatty foods. But there are many examples of adults letting go of their health concerns for a chocolate brownie. Despite medical professionals making repeated pleas to distance themselves from junk food, the millennia find it hard not to give in to the temptation.

National Junk Food Day, which is observed on July 21, is all about indulging in your favorite snack while ignoring the health guidelines.

American culinary world embraced junk foods in the late 1800s, making packaged meals an instant sensation. The term "junk food," was coined by Michael F. Jacobson of the Center for Science in Public Interest, in the early 1950s.

On this day, people who are pining for a bite into a huge cheesy burger, are allowed to do so without a shred of guilt.

A few quotes about junk foods to drive away the guilt and enjoy the platter to the fullest. (Courtesy: Brainyquote)

• "I suppose women are attracted to the bad-boy image sometimes because it's fun to have an adventure. It's like eating junk food... it's fun at the time, but ultimately not the best choice."- Dita Von Teese
• "I was always a junk food person, still am"- Dolly Patron
• "I learned a lot from eating junk food"- Adriano Zumbo
• "When I'm under stress, I do yoga. It's when I'm happiest that I have a problem with junk food." - Britney Spears
• "Most people are satisfied with the junk food being sold as music."- Billy Joel
• "In terms of diet, my parents had a restaurant business so I don't eat any junk food."- Camille Rowe.
• "I eat junk food, cheesecake, cheese, pizza - but just lower amounts of it."- JWoww
• "I love eating junk food. I'm a huge snacker, chips and candy."- Jeremy Linn