2013 Obesity in America; who is Responsible In our today’s society‚ especially western countries‚ the issue of fast food seems to be at the top of every health related debate. As these debates become more controversial‚ the question of who bears the responsibility remains unanswered. In his essay‚ Don’t Blame the Eater‚ David Zinczenko attempts to answer this key question by placing the greater responsibility of America’s obesity and other fast food related health issues on the fast food industries
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Stop Playing the Blame Game Growing up children love to eat at McDonalds‚ Burger King‚ or their local pizza place. The fast food industry offers prepackaged‚ unhealthy foods that are marketed through advertisements and media as a kid friendly quick breakfast‚ lunch or dinner. Many blame obesity in children and young adults in the easy access to fast food. Is it fair to suggest that the numerous fast food places that are available are the leading factor in the increase of obesity amongst children
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Are we taking it too far by blaming fast food restaurants for obesity? When is it individual responsibility and when is it appropriate to place blame? Obesity‚ obesity is a disease caused by a bad diets‚ genetics‚ and lack of exercise. It can be avoided by a balanced diet and 30-45 minutes of exercise everyday. Its very different for everybody‚ some people may have to do more exercise or less exercise‚ or eat different things due to their genetics. With all that said I feel it’s an individual
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Impact of Fast Food Restaurants on Teen Obesity Time constraints‚ parents who work outside the house‚ extracurricular activities‚ and social obligations are just a few of the reasons teens have developed a need for a quick meal or an "on the go" snack. Meals that once used to take hours to prepare now can be done in a fraction of the time. Teens are now eating from fast food restaurants more frequently‚ which is affecting their health and eating habits. Many of the television commercials seen by
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Luisa Cabrera Mrs. Salinas English III May 3rd‚ 2012 Fast Food and Obesity Hypertension‚ diabetes‚ high cholesterol‚ heart diseases‚ cancer. The list can go on and on‚ but there is one disease in particular that stands above all of them: obesity. All of these diseases are related to food problems. Many people sees obesity as a disease caused by bad food habits and a lack of physical exercise. Fast food has been blamed by consumers for obesity to happen but‚ are they blaming the right one? 70% of
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Fast food is something that every American knows about. Most likely you‚ the person reading this has had fast food before‚ and probably enjoyed it. Whether it may be Mcdonalds‚ Burger King‚ Taco Bell‚ Jack in the Box‚ KFC‚ etc. There is nothing as cheap‚ quick to get‚ and tasty as fast food. With the ever-growing population of obese Americans‚ people are looking for a reason and for most that reason is fast food. Now according to the CDC (centers for disease control) the definition of overweight
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Fast Food Fast food restaurants are everywhere. Fast food is named after the process of being made and prepared quickly. You can find fast food restaurant everywhere and anytime. People just buy what they like and eat what they like from these type of restaurants no matter how old they are or what are their health conditions‚ all they care about is it’s taste. “Fast food has a negative effect on Health. All fast food should come with a health warning.” There are three main reasons why fast food
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Fast Food Essay Julia Mendoza English 114 Section 13 Karen Coopman December 12‚ 2012 Julia Mendoza Eng. 114.13 12-12-12 Fast Food Essay Obesity is becoming an increasingly large problem‚ most especially in the United States where‚ according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention‚ more than one-third of adults are obese. The large fast food industry of the America creates food that has contributed to this obesity problem‚ and many believe that the industry is the main
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Fast Food Is Linked to Obesity and Other Serious Health Problems Fast Food ‚ 2009 Seth Stern is a staff writer at The Christian Science Monitor. Despite the fact that nutritional information about fast food is readily available‚ many fast food chains are taking the blame for the rise in obesity and other health problems across the nation. Some lawyers are considering the possibility that fast food chains could be held accountable for the health consequences of eating their food. The chains could
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Fast Food Nowdays many people prefer to eat fast foods instead of healthy foods. The reason why people enjoy fast foods are because food comes out faster than any other food‚ Mostly simillar speed to microwaving food‚ It is one of the conveniest way to get food. However in the same time fast food is contributing big problem‚ not only in US‚ All over the world‚ which is obesity. Obesity is a medical disorder in which body fat has gathered to such an extent that it may have a negative effect on the
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