BBC News Review: Fast food: Bad for your brain?

The story : Ultra-processed food affects people’s mental abilities. That’s according to a new study in Australia which found older people were affected negatively by things like fast food and fizzy drinks. Meanwhile, research in the UK found almost 75% of calories in school lunches come from ultra-processed food. Health experts have called for there to be a limit on this type of food for schoolchildren. Key words and phrases: ultra- - extremely • She’s ultra-serious about becoming a famous singer. • He’s ultra-sensitive. Any criticism will make him cry. cap - limit • They put a cap on the number of people who can apply. • There’s a cap on spending this year. escape the cycle - get away from a situation which keeps getting worse • They escaped the cycle of poverty through education. • It’s hard to escape the cycle of drug addiction. Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 0:23 - Story 1:17 - Headline 1: New Telegraph - Study Ties Ultraprocessed Foods To Poor Cognitive Function 3:20 - Headline 2: The Times - Junk food cap demanded for school lunches 4:40 - Headline 3: The House - Escaping the Junk Food cycle: is it possible? 6:15 - Language summary For a quiz and downloads, check out our website: Do you want to improve your English? SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: Visit our website: Find us on Instagram: Find us on Twitter: Follow us on Facebook: We like receiving and reading your comments - please use English when you comment.