The Spread Of Fast Food Chains In America

Fast-food chains line almost every street in America. As schedules and budgets get tighter, the idea of quick and cheap food becomes more enticing. However, such nutrient lacking and calorie dense foods found at the drive thru line have incredibly serious and lasting effects on an individual’s health, including obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and some cancers. This trend should alarm every American because obesity effects taxes, transportation, the environment, insurance costs, and the future of America. In response to the alarming decline in health of Americans, government, schools, and even fast-food restaurants have stepped up to the plate to end obesity. With proper food labeling, healthy school lunches, and clean options at fast-food chains, the goal of halting the spread of obesity is in motion. However, Americans continue to devour unhealthy meals from drive-thru windows. Because this issue impacts the nation as a whole, the need for stronger action through government intervention, school policy, fast-food recipes, and individual action is needed now more than ever.