Why Do People Eat Junk Food Instead of Healthy Food?
                                
                                
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                                According to a study published by the National Institutes of Health, over 70% of adolescents in certain urban areas consume unhealthy food, citing taste and accessibility as primary factors. But what truly drives this widespread preference, and why do people eat junk food instead of healthy food even when they know it is bad for them?