Is it better to eat junk or not eat at all?
                                
                                
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                                According to the World Health Organization (WHO), hunger is the single gravest threat to global public health, but what about eating poor-quality food? The question of whether it is better to eat junk or not eat at all is more complex than it appears, pitting short-term energy needs against long-term nutritional consequences.