and food issues; America has seen a dramatic increase in obesity in the last two decades. The occurrence of obesity and obesity related diseases increased rapidly in the U.S. in the last two decas. At the same time‚ the number of fast food restaurants more than doubled over the same time period‚ while the number of other restaurants grew at a much slower pace according to The Centers for Disease Control (Ward-Smith ). In public debates over obesity‚ the widespread availability of fast food restaurants
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television or radio and not be hit with advertisements introducing the latest fast food trend fresh and healthy food options. More often‚ the media bombards us with slogans such as Subway ’s common pitch to "eat fresh" or McDonald ’s million-dollar advertisement campaign to try the new fruit and walnut salad. Attention has made an abrupt turn from the greasy‚ deep-fried originals at the fast food chains to more health conscious food choices. Even a documentary of a man named Morgan Spurlock made headlines
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Is Fast Food Causing Obesity or Are We? Obesity is a growing problem in America that has serious consequences for us and our children. Some would argue this growing predicament is due to the poor choices made by the fast food industries and the unhealthy foods they have available to the public. Others like the Center for Consumer Freedom‚ would argue that it is not only their choice to eat healthy or unhealthy but also every individuals right as Americans to make that choice without the interference
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INDUSTRY OVERVIEW The term fast food relates to the food that can be prepared very quickly. Most of this popular type of food is availed in packaged forms called take away. The fast food industry has its roots in the food for sale stand that were part and parcel of ancient roman and East Indian societies. The fast food industry also known as quick service restaurants‚ has been serving up tasty morsels for as long as who lives in cities. The modern system of fast food franchising is believed to
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Fast Foods Effect on Obesity Now a days‚ fast food is becoming a cheap and yet a popular way for people who are too busy to cook. But the cheap price of the fast food is nothing in comparison to the true price that these people are paying. Every 4 out of 10 adults in the USA will become obese in the next 5 years if they keep eating this food the way they are. Eating fast food like this is causing major health risks. Since this food is so cheap‚ it makes it convenient for people to go out and get
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The Impacts of Fast Food Fast food can be a cheap‚ quick meal‚ but most people do not realize what they are actually getting into. While some may say that the fast food industry has helped the world because it allows people with low incomes or not a lot of time on their hands to be able to get a fast meal‚ there are plenty of side effects to go along with it. The fast food industry has been developing quickly and has successfully roped in the human race. These restaurants are widely accepted because
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Thinking back on this week‚ what are the meals that you have eaten? Were these meals home cooked or were they from a fast food restaurant? There are around 160‚000 fast food restaurants in the United States (Pew Research Center)‚ but do these restaurants control how you think or how you feel? No‚ they do not. Obesity in America should not be blamed on these fast food restaurants. I believe that it is solely America’s fault for being obese. Many say advertising has a play in what people eat‚ but I
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Fast Food Facts: A Guide for Teens What is fast food and why is it so popular? Fast food is any food that is quick‚ convenient‚ and usually inexpensive. You can buy fast food just about anywhere that sells food and snacks. Vending machines and drive-thru restaurants are probably the most common places to find fast food. It’s so popular because for under $5.00 you can usually get a meal that’s satisfying. But fast food is inexpensive because it is usually made with cheaper ingredients such
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Honors August 9‚ 2012 The main characters in the novel Fast Food Nation are Richard and Maurice “Mac” McDonald‚ Ray Kroc‚ Walt Disney‚ Carl N. Karcher‚ and Dave Thomas. The McDonald’s brothers are from New Hampshire. They opened up the first McDonald’s restaurant in 1937 in southern California. They revolutionized the fast food industry in 1948 by ridding their business of carhops‚ and using disposable plates and cups to serve finger food. Ray Kroc was a high school drop-out from Illinois. He sold
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People are increasingly being warned against the ill effects of fast food and the potential damage they pose to the human health. The effects of fast food include nutritional deficiencies‚ obesity‚ increased cholesterol levels‚ cardiac problems and many other threatening heath hazards. Here is a reminder for your that will include shocking facts about fast food and the harmful effects of fast food. Effects of Fast Food: Sodium and Increased Blood Pressure Most of these quick and convenient
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