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.…
Fast food contains too little nutrition and a lot of calories that when one consumes too much fast food they might find themselves with health problems and weight problems as a result. One can also suffer many health problems due to fast food such as high blood pressure, blood sugar, high cholesterol and dental concerns. In Fast Food Nation Schlosser makes it clear that the subject matter of the book is fast food. He covers all aspects of fast food. He gives the reader a clear understanding on how the fast food industry was developed, the past and current labour practices in fast food establishments. The manipulation of the taste on fast food, agribusiness, regulations, the marketing of fast food, health issues and the increase of fast food…
Fast Food is an urgent problem that must be fixed before it gets totally out of control. That must be. More than 50,000,000 people eat fast food daily at over 160,000 fast food restaurants. Fast food can be prepared and served to the customer quickly.…
So what is fast food? Fast food is a kind of inexpensive food, such as fried chicken, hamburgers, and hot dogs, which are prepared and served quickly. Fast food is a very popular option in modern cities and for all kinds of people, especially for workers and teenagers, because fast food is very convenient, cheap, and quick. However, as a fact, many people are concerned about the harmful effects of eating too much fast food. Some harmful drawbacks of fast food are obesity and heart disease, because fast food often involves frying, sugar, and salts, which play bad roles in people’s healthy balance. In addition, fast food changes the traditional eating culture that people used to have. I think fast food is a double-edge sword, it does have many advantages, but it also has its defects. Therefore, we need to choose the best food for us to eat.…
The term “Fast food” is given to any type of food provider that, naturally, can be prepared and served quickly to accommodate the consumer. While sounding like a great facet to a fast paced life style it comes with many compromises; unfortunately that all comes at the consumer’s expense. In order to achieve quick service nearly all of the food served at fast food joints is…
People blame fast food restaurants that they are offering unhealthy foods to the public. However, this is not the case since fast foods are healthy, but when taken in large quantities and on a regular basis, they may have adverse effects on one’s body. In turn, this makes it the people’s responsibility to watch the amount of fast foods they ingest. Moreover, one is not forced to eat from their vast menu of fast foods in the various restaurants. Hence, people have a choice on whether to take in fast foods or neglect the temptation and eat home cooked meals (Rose web).…
1) The main PURPOSE of this text is to inform the reader about the dangers of fast food, agreeing that it is bad for one’s body. Also, the author informs the reader about the number of fast food restaurants like McDonald’s in America compared to the number of places that sell healthy food.…
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…
One of the biggest advantages of fast food is that it is really fast. People do not spend much time ordering their food and eating it on the go. People tend to work more and cook less than they used to 50…
Currently, most of the people depend on fast food which is easily accessible rather than cooking food at home which is a time consuming task. Fast food is the most popular food in America. Does fast food proves to be a healthy option for a daily purpose? Is fast food healthy? Being an argumentative topic this term “fast food” comes up with many questions. Fast food is a quick way of filling up your stomach but it is followed by many unknown and known disadvantages.…
Due to the fast paced lifestyle most Americans live, we tend to eat a lot of fast food due to its convenience and easy access. Although fast food restaurants provide a fast and convenient meal, they are very bad for your health, due to lack of quality, preparation of foods and trans fats, just to name a few of the disadvantages to fast foods. Fast food is not the cause of obesity but it is a major contribution.…
From the survey conducted it was found that around 49% of the respondents preferred fast food joints primarily for the taste/choice of food available. Also a major part of the respondents felt that they visit fast food joints because the food is a good value for money as many items on the menu are available at very low prices. Even if they go out with their friends or family in groups the total bill doesn’t hurt their purse much. Thus the taste of food and value for money are the most critical parameters while selecting a fast food restaurant.…
Our society has lost the traditional culture of food consumption. It has been replaced by the contemporary fast food culture where people get used to consume prepared food or fast food paying little attention to the quality of the food. Fast food has become a regular way of life for many people. Consumers still do not understand importance to eat reasonably and form healthy food habits in order to minimize the risk of the consumption of unnatural and even dangerous food. Consuming fast foods daily is an unhealthy lifestyle. Especially for children, eating fast foods daily will cause them to become obese at early ages.…
One of the most significant reasons for the popularity of fast food restaurants is that, fast foods are inexpensive. Fast food is cheap because the production is streamlined; means fast food can be produce in huge bulk, so that the quality becomes uniform and satisfy huge demand. In addition to that, the cost of the ingredients of fast food is cheaper than whole meal food. Emil Brindal (April 2010, p. 17-18) stated that most people…
Fast food restaurants are all over the planet. While individuals have different motivations for going too fast food chains, there are specific reasons why they've became so popular and remain so. Fast food is simple, easy to obtain, and practically on every corner, providing a quick way to purchase a meal. As people have less and less time to dedicate to cooking meals, they turn more to the simplest available option. Since many fast food restaurants have drive-through windows, diners don't even have to get out of their cars to pick up food. Fast food restaurants have made it very convenient for people who are busy and hungry. When it comes to restaurant dining, fast food is nearly as cheap as it gets, so price is one of the reasons people frequent them. Finding inexpensive dining out options is especially important to families, which make up a large percentage of fast food customers. Many chains offer value meals or items for less than a dollar, counting on customers with budget sensitivity to be attracted to these options.…