Junk food is a term describing food that is unhealthy and/or has poor nutritional value, according to the Food Standards Agency (UK). The term is believed to have been coined by Michael Jacobson, director of the Center for Science in the Public Interest, in 1972. The term has since become common usage.Junk food often contains high levels of saturated fat, salt, or sugar and numerous food additives such as monosodium glutamate and tartrazine; at the same time, it is lacking in proteins, vitamins and fibre, among other healthy attributes. It is popular with suppliers because it is relatively cheap to manufacture, has a long shelf life and may not require refrigeration. It is popular with American consumers because it is easy to purchase, requires little or no preparation, is convenient to consume and has lots of flavor. Consumption of junk food in America, has been associated with obesity, heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and dental cavities. There is also concern about the targeting of marketing to children.

A good article that takes you to a bunch of gourmet food shops in NYC, including Dean & DeLuca and the Chelsea Market.

Diet.com launches DIET1 (38391). Text this number with the restaurant name - space - food item from chain restaurant/coffee shop. You will be sent back the nutrition info within 1 minute.

Americans concerned for their health, the environment and where their food comes from are changing the way they eat. And a yearning for more sensory stimulation is changing the way they shop. In response, manufacturers are changing the way they do business...

This is a great write-up for an Italian Fine Foods site I frequently shop at! I like the design and usability suggestions that are made for http://www.ceriellofinefoods.com. We'll be using some of those same ideas for a new website for my own start-up company next year! Great info Practical Ecommerce! Thanks!

Go behind the label and get the facts on genetically engineered foods Includes the True Food Shopping Guide in printable format. [link at the bottom of the page]