Fast food can be heavy on the pocket and cost a lot more. The average family spends about $25 for just two people. On average a family of 4 spends up to $4,800 on fast food each year. A human by him or herself spends $276-$345 a year on just gas from driving to the fast food places. That doesn’t count the money that they spend on the money when they get there.
Several dangers consist within fast food establishments. On average 77% of fast food
restaurants get a C on health inspection. Hepatitis is also a problem in fast food establishments because of employees that do not wash their hands. Food poisoning is a big problem within fast food establishments because of dirty objects or people that do not wash their hands after using the bathroom.
Many health issues that are associated with fast food products. Cholesterol issues are caused by excess amounts of trans fats. Fast food places lack nutrients such as fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Your average quarter pounder with cheese has 530 calories, it is made with 27% fat and 41% of total carbs. Fast food products have huge amounts of salt which leads to high blood pressure.
People need to stop eating fast food so much so this does not happen to them. If they continue to eat out at fast food places they will eventually have health issues wrong with them if they don’t already. It will save you a lot of money if you cut down on eating out at fast food restaurants. Also some employees don’t listen and do not wash their hands which can cause you to get sick. Those are some reasons that you should not eat out as much.