will readily agree that the obesity epidemic is one of the major problems in America’s society now. Where this agreement usually ends‚ however‚ is on the question of who is responsible for this problem. Whereas some are convinced “Don’t Blame the Eater”‚ that the fast-food industry is responsible‚ other maintains that is a personal responsibility and what you eat is your business. My feeling on the issue are mixed. I do support Radley Balko’s position that it is a personal responsibility “What you
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English Literature Essay… Within The Lotos Eaters and Choric Song‚ Tennyson portrays a life free from toil‚ where the mariners are in a constant dream-like state. The mariners resolve to stop wandering the seas‚ and settle in the serene‚ carefree world. Contrastingly‚ Ulysses wants to continue exploring the world and yearns for more adventure. Ulysses would consider relaxing as a waste of time‚ he constantly requires a new challenge so he can be reassured that his reputation is still intact. Tennyson
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This is a summary of “Don’t Blame the Eater” by David Zinczenko. David was the editor-in-chief of the fitness Men’s health magazine for many years. He was also a president of Galvanized Brands‚ global health and wellness media company. This story is about how teens can only afford unhealthy food in this day and age. The author wrote this story to inform others about the consequences that will come if you live on a fast-food diet. Also‚ he talks about his own experiences with being obese and knowing
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Thomas De Quincey: The Essays of an Opium Eater In his own words he spent his life “selling knowledge”. Did he not understand his potential or did his potential not give him enough self determination? He was born Thomas Quincey in 1785 to a textile importer in Manchester‚ England. One of eight children‚ he was the fifth child and second son. His struggles began as a young child and continued throughout his long life. He was a sickly child suffering from the whooping cough. He would later
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Is Fast Food the New Tobacco: Six Summaries of Some Related Literature In David Zinczenko’s article “Don’t Blame the Eater‚” first published on November 23‚ 2002 in the New York Times: Zinczenko argues that children have no other affordable choice to fast food which leads to health problems and health cost. Specifically‚ Zinczenko came from a split home‚ dad went his way and mom worked long hours‚ lunch and diner was a choice of numerous fast food restaurants where the affordable
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Everyone has their own choice on what they eat‚ but what if your brain is actually making you make that choice for you? They say that you need to take personal responsibility for the food you chose to eat. David Zinczenko states in “Don’t Blame the Eater” that “Shouldn’t we know better than to eat two meals a day in fast-food restaurants? ”(392). The parents drive their children there knowing eating
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technologically advanced and powerful country in the world‚ but it is also known as home to the most obese population in the world. It is because of the environment that is filled with fast food stores. As David Zinczenko says in his essay “Don’t Blame the Eater”‚ “Drive down any thoroughfare in America‚ and I guarantee you’ll see one of our country’s more than 13‚000 McDonald’s restaurants. Now‚ Drive back up the block and try to find someplace to buy a grapefruit.” (p392). Paraphrasing this quote‚ it says
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How many grocery stores? David Zinczenko states in his essay “Don’t Blame the Eater”‚ “Drive down any thoroughfare in America‚ and I guarantee you’ll see one of our country’s more than 13‚000 McDonald’s restaurants. Now‚ drive back up the block and try to find someplace to buy grapefruit” (392). In “Kentucky Town Illustrates National
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others the parents and even the schools receive criticism for obesity. People should develop their own ideas on the obesity crisis and to figure out who is to blame and how to fix the problem. The main article I want to focus on is “Don’t Blame the Eater” by David Zinczenko. Throughout this article‚ he refers to the few kids suing McDonalds and other fast food restaurants. According to the book‚ They Say‚ I Say‚ there are two major parts of an article‚ the They Say‚ and the I Say. From Zinczenko’s
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The essay that caught my interest is "Don’t Blame the Eater" because this relates to almost every child in the United States. We as adults need to educate ourselves and the next generation. Fast food is a growing industry and it’s not going anywhere. Picking up McDonald’s is an easy solution because we don’t have to cook‚ but the risk factor is very dangerous. Children don’t care about the health issues they care about the taste. Fast food is very addicting and children end up depending on these
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