There are many healthy choices that an individual can choose from when it comes to eating out. But, most individuals cannot get away from fast food for many reasons. Fast food is inexpensive food, “poor nutrition and lack of education about the lack of nutrition in these sorts of food” (Small). Fast food chains are convenient which is why so many people make fast food their go-to but it is unhealthy and cannot benefit an individual. The amount of fattening ingredients in fast food chains is unbelievable and most things that come from fast food restaurants are high in calories. This is one of the main reasons why fast food restaurants are bad, meals that contain high calories are unhealthy for an individual's health. There have been studies that showed new fast food restaurants in poor areas did not curb obesity or improve diets (Chang). Fast food restaurants have a tremendous impact on those who are obese and correlates with each other making it significant to avoid these fast food chains in order to stay healthy or fit. It is important to stay away from fast food restaurants because the food that many of these restaurants are providing are filled with fat and calories that make it very unhealthy. It is essential that individuals find an alternative and switch up how one may eat, such as eating at Subway instead of McDonalds.…
Walking into a fast food joint, one expects to be met by a sweet aroma of the delicious foods that are quite appealing. Considering they are supposed to serve customers as fast as they can while at the same time maintaining quality service. Upon entering a fast food restaurant, one would expect to have a view of the whole place in a glance, with counters just around the bend for customers to make their purchase. One would also expect to find people around helping customers make fast purchases as well as clearing tables for people to eat. Without such quality, a fast food restaurant cannot be up to par. Burger King is the fast food restaurant I visited a few days ago, and fortunately did not disappoint my expectations; rather, I was surprised by their smooth, fast service and tasty foods as well as the restaurant itself.…
Have you ever seen a movie named Fast Food Nation? It is a movie that shows us how fast food affect people’s lives and heath through three stories, and how much Americans like fast food. Americans’ reactions about the effects of food safety is obvious. Before I came to the United States, I had heard that American people eat fast food very often, then I did my research, which indicated that currently, fast food has been a key role in America, and they prefer eating out to cooking at home.…
Very few defenders of fast food would tell moms and dads to throw out the home-cooked meal and instead eat 21 meals a week at a fast-food restaurant. But it is a mistake to stereotype fast food as simply a cheeseburger and large fries. Fast-food restaurants have vastly expanded their menus for a variety of reasons, including health concerns and demographic shifts. The increasing role of Hispanic Americans in determining national food tastes has inspired many fast-food franchises to offer tacos, burritos, and salsa salads.…
McDonald, Taco Bell, Jack In The Box etc… they all have one thing in common and its that they are all fast food restaurants and they are also the number one reason why people living in the United States have a problem with obesity. I believe that the reason why people come into or go through drive thru to this fast food restaurants is because some people find it cheaper and easier to buy food that Is already done, then having to buy their own food and taking the time to cook it.…
Moving on with restaurants that provide a more in depth dining experience would be casual dining. These particular restaurants sway away from value meals and focus more on a quality meal and a more personal experience to the entire restaurants. Upon entering a casual dining restaurant, you are seated right away and given a menu to browse through before ordering, on the contrary of being rushed. Casual dining businesses are owned by family and are family operated most of…
The fast food industry has come a long way from burger stands and French fries. In the current modern society fast food is changing each year. The past recessions, higher food cost, and health concerns have caused many fast food chains to make changes in their menu and other areas also. There are more healthy choices of food added…
First, fast food is addictive. One reason why the fast food industry has lasted so long is because the food that they serve is addictive. Every time you take your child to McDonalds, Burger King, KFC or any other fast food restaurant you are making them just a little bit more addicted to the that food. The idea of getting a tasty and cheap meal will keep some customers coming back no matter how unhealthy it is. Also, these fast food restaurants add lots of salt and other additives to make people that eat their food crave it even more.…
Fast food has grown to be a big part of American Society. According to Eric Schlosser, “Over the past few decades, fast food has infiltrated every nook and cranny of American Society” (3). In a sense, his statement about fast food is not too exaggerated. Today, we see fast food all over America, whether it is through television advertisements, billboards, and magazines. America has grown to be the number one fast food country in the world. The increase of fast food has resulted in good business for the fast food industry: “In 2000 Americans spent about $110 billion on fast food compared to $6 billion in 1970” (Schlosser). Why are Americans spending huge amounts of money on fast food? How has the fast food industry grown to become a huge influence on American society? Seyhan Sipahi states, “Recent global economical crisis…had a crippling effect on almost all financial sectors in many countries. Surprisingly, the fast food industry had not be adversely affected…” What is keeping the fast food industry alive? Could it be that more families are turning to fast food because recent economic crisis? The fast food industry has grown to be more efficient than when it first started. Making food selling more convenient, fast and for a cheap price has attracted customers. There are multiple ways the fast food industry has transformed American society and what it is to live in America.…
Customers at fast food restaurant have been known to blame restaurants such as McDonalds, Burger King, & Wendy’s to be a factor in obesity. It also has been tested to show that fast food restaurants can cause health problems. There have been lawsuits against fast food restaurants because of the growing obesity epidemic. Many customers have gotten diabetes and heart attacks because of fast food. Today, America is one of the most overweight countries in the world. In fact, health officials say that obesity a condition in which a person is dangerously overweight is one of the biggest health crises facing the U.S. today. It's also affecting a shocking number of young people: More than 16 percent of kids’ ages 2 to 19 are obese. It can cause all sorts of serious problems, like cancer and heart failure, and it's a leading cause of death.…
McDonalds is the most popular fast food chain. Currently, every McDonald is open in every state in the U.S. not to mention internationally too. We see McDonalds everywhere even if we go on a road-trip there will be McDonalds in the middle of nowhere. McDonalds is located in every local area for convenience. Since it is very convenient, many American consumers would drop by because it is quick and easy. Fast food chain expanded very quickly because it became high in demand because of the convenience (USDA). Thus, more and more people with busy lives start to rely on them because they are fast and ready to go. According to CBS news, in the year of 2009 “Americans spend over $110 billion on fast food more than they’ll spend on movies, books, magazines, etc., every day about one quarter of the U.S. population eats fast food.” This shows that many Americans have become highly obsessed with fast foods. Since this article was published in 2009, then…
Fast food restaurants are popular because they serve tasty convenient foods for a reasonable price however, People don't…
Fast food restaurants and advertising determine what the next new fast food fad is going to be. Since America has no strong food culture, we frequently fall for new fast food fads. These fast food fads contribute to the growing epidemic of obesity. Obesity is one of the main causes for many preventable chronic diseases today, such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. The cost to treat these chronic preventable diseases is tremendous and it continues to grow every year. Fast food restaurants are here to stay; we all know that is a fact. If you are going to eat at fast food restaurants, remember to select or at least consider the healthiest…
The Fast food industry has had a tremendous outbreak of popularity since they first came into existence. In the course of two years 25,000 fast food restaurants were built. That is an amazing number. McDonalds itself spends over half a BILLION dollars a year promoting their “culture” of eating.…
In this modern lifestyle the popularity of fast food restaurants are growing every day. Fast food restaurants have appeared in large quantities all over the world and these restaurants have become more popular, because fast food can be prepared and served very fast. Jessica Williams (2007, p. 216) finds that “Fast food restaurants were firstly appeared in Unites States in the 1940s. Today there are hundreds of thousands of them. According to Eric Schlosser in his book, Fast Food Nation, the amount of money Americans spent on fast food went from $6 billion in 1970 to more than $100 billion in the late 1990s. Twenty five percent of the population eats at a fast food restaurant every day. Although fast food started in the United States, it has spread across the world and its popularity is growing day by day.” The variety of people, especially adults and young people prefer to eat fast food from restaurants than home cooked food. There are numerous reasons for the popularity of fast food restaurants among which most important reasons are that they are inexpensive and easily available in various taste and varieties. This essay attempts to explain about the various causes for the popularity of fast food restaurants. This essay will explain three main causes for the popularity of fast food restaurants. These three main causes are: fast foods are inexpensive, fast foods are available in various tastes and varieties, and it is a way of socializing with friends and family.…