People eat poorly for a number of reasons, but there are two main reasons why I believe that they tend to eat junk food, even though they know that it is not good for them and also potentially doing them harm. The first is that junk food is available nearly anywhere you go, it's easy to pick up, I could get a sugary soda drink and a chocolate bar without even walking nearly a hundred footsteps from my front door. On nearly every corner there is a liquor store. All of the chips, candy, and sodas are on display, its at times impossible to ignore at times. It is highly tempting. The second is that sugar is addictive, trying to come off junk food after you have gotten your body accustomed to it is a hard task. Cravings will come regularly and will be hard to avoid. You have become addicted to junk food. The sweet industry survives on that addiction.
Lifelong habits and traditions surrounding a variety of junk foods can be hard to recognize and break. Many people associate a trip to the movies with a bucket of buttered popcorn and a box of candy. Most people eat chips with sandwiches without questioning the nutritional value of deep-fried potatoes. Without healthy options, most people will continue to eat what is available.
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