The Fast Food Industry : The Dangers Of Food

Fast food has a harmful effect on society because it can cause obesity. The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry believes obesity “Overweight children are much more likely to become overweight adults unless they adopt and maintain healthier patterns of eating and exercise.” (parag. 1).The causing and treating of obesity is complex but it is the most recognizable disease. Consistently eating fast food and a poor can lead to obesity in anyone. The risks of obesity include an increased risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease. According to the American Heart Association, fast food “Studies have shown that over the past four decades, consumption of food eaten away from home has also risen alarmingly” (parag. 8). This means that fast food is high in fat, sugar, salt, carbs, calories, saturated and trans fats. This type of eating leads to a higher body mass index or gained weight. Children and adolescents are at a

This rhetorical analysis is over the effects of fast food and the health of the person eating it. “Eat fast, die young” is the motto of the second spoof ad. The reality is that this spoof ad is accurate. Studies over the past 30 to 50 years show that fast food and junk food is extremely unhealthy and causes obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and several other diseases. Most fast food restaurants serve high caloric and low-density foods. That means one get a lot of calories and very little nutrition value from the food. Obesity rates have steadily climbed over the past 60 years as have the number of fast food restaurants. “The prevalence of obesity and obesity related diseases has increased rapidly in the U.S. since the mid-1970s. 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.” (Currie Vigna Moretti Pathania 1) Saying the fact that when one eats substantial amounts of fast food, the health of that person will drastically decrease is definitely true.

Fast food chains are not only the main source of obesity but also the sources of other diseases that promotes eating disorder habits. S and R further states, Junk food allows people to eat without planning-eat not only when it is pre-set meal time, but also when they have spare time. Ingredients of junk foods give great taste and make them addictive (2012, p.9). Fast foods such as chips, donuts, soda, pizza and fries are stocked by people in the house. It makes them easier to snack it whenever they want. Since such fast foods are made up off excess sugar, salt and oil, they taste better than the home made healthy food. The excess and daily consumption of fast foods can thus lead to health problems such heart attack, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, constipation, high cholesterol and many more. These all health problems will eventually lead to obesity and other eating disorder habits.

When you go out and buy a burger or a soft drink do you ever think about the consequences of what you’re putting into your body? One of the growing epidemics in America is the fact that people seem to be eating too much fast food that is causing obesity. Not only does fast food cause obesity but you are also at risk of other illnesses such as, heart disease, diabetes, and blood pressure. The leading cause is due to all the fast food that we have available at all times. Everywhere you look you see billboards, commercials, and restaurants. Fast food is also very addictive and is what can cause a person to become obese. And it also has a lot to do where you surround yourself, where you live, and even the people you are around that can

Fast food restaurants and meals have become a convenient solution to solving our hunger needs throughout the busy work day. While it appears to be an advantageous method to nourishing our hungry bodies with energy, many negative consequences are possible if nutritional factors aren’t taken into consideration. I chose to write on this topic of nutrition in hopes of improving my overall well-being, and to develop my knowledge of the meals that I eat every day. Throughout my research, I have discovered that common nutrition values for a female such as myself should strive to achieve are 44-78 grams of fat per day, 1,500-2,000 calories per day, and around 30 percent fat per meal. Having these nutrient standards in mind, three meals I would choose from several fast food restaurants include Chick-Fil-A’s Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Wendy’s Jr. Hamburger, and Zupas BBQ Chicken Salad without Dressing.

Fast food may be fast to grab and taste delicious, but some of the ingredients are harmful to the human body. Fast food can also lead to obesity, especially in children. As a result of this parents should want to choose a healthier diet. Thus can lead to a drop in obesity rates. However, Fast Food is not good for you.

If you’re on your lunch break and you’re hungry, what is the quickest and simplest thing to do? While some people choose to do meal preps, most people will commonly go get fast food. Although, fast food might be the simplest, quickest, and cheapest option, it most certainly will not be the best option for you. Unfortunately, what many people do not realize and need to be aware of is what they are actually putting into their bodies, and the harmful effects it can have on their health both physically and mentally. Even though fast food restaurants might advertise that the food is nutritious, it more than likely isn’t. There are many reasons why people should stray away from fast food, the three biggest reasons are; obesity, higher risk of kidney and heart disease, and not to mention the fact that you simply do not know what you’re eating.

Fast food chain restaurants are murders. The main topic of the two photographs seems to be solely about how unhealthy eating can lead to a shorter, less lived life. There is a largely noticeable difference between someone who eats unhealthy compared to a person who watches what they eat, and how much food they consume on a daily basis. There has been many documentaries about the dangers of eating fast foods such as McDonalds. There is one film that has specifically called the gigantic fast food chain McDonald's out for how unhealthy they are for their customers. The film is called “Super Size Me” in which a man eats nothing but the greasy, heart clogging food for thirty days straight. The man gains 30 pounds and gains an astronomical amount of body fat. According to Allison Aubrey about 34 percent of all children and adolescents aged 2 to 19 consumed fast food on a given day. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that eating and driving increases the likelihood of crashes by 80 percent. The Insurance Information Institute supports the same principle which they include on their website under the facts and statistics page they show visual data on how many deaths are caused every year, because drivers get distracted from the road by consuming fast food. The pictures seem to show that fast food causes you to die at a younger age than usual, because of how unhealthy the food is. The photographs promote the risk of obesity, and death from having an

Generally, the main issue fast food is known for is the dangerous amounts of unhealthy lipids, mainly trans fats and saturated fats. These exist specifically within popular fried fast foods, such as hamburgers, fried chicken, and French fries. So major fast food chains use trans fats because they are inexpensive and create a desirable taste and texture in their foods, reeling customers in to their businesses more frequently. On the other hand, excessive amounts of these fats negatively affect human health and can lead to heart problems. What may seem like a scrumptious, Triple

In the past people used to prepare their food at home with their families.However, fast food restaurants today are very popular because many people find themselves forced to go and eat there because they find no other solutions to do their jobs in time. People should limit their visitation to restaurants because fast food contain chemicals in its packaging and fast food will make people suffer from obesity.

Food industries trick him/her into buying their food by using words that sound healthier. A word like ‘‘natural’’ sound better, but is still a chemical made in a lab. Fast foods are not completely honest with the ingredients they use. We eat foods that say fat-free but fat hasn't been the problem with weight gain it is sugar. Food Industries use more sugar or sweetener to make food taste better when they remove fat. The fat-free product causes the consumer to eat more because he or she may think it ok too but it is far worse to eat. Eating so much sugar can lead to high blood pressure and more health problems. The dangers of fast food can lead to significant weight gain, health problems, and more money spending.

It's so convenient to stop at a fast food restaurant on the way home from work. Not only is is convenient, it's also way cheaper than going to the store to pick up food. After working all day, picking up the kids from school and practice eating fast food sounds way better than going home and cooking and cleaning. Eating fast food everyday is extremely unhealthy. Fast food is processed food in fact most of the food we eat today is processed. When the population adopts a western food high in processed food, they get sick (citation). When i say processed i mean chemically processed not mechanically processed. The food is still natural when using mechanics to process it as long as there is no added chemicals. Sugar causes devastating effects on the metabolism that leads to insulin resistance, high triglycerides, increased levels of harmful cholesterol and increased fat accumulation (citation). People often eat too much of binge eat which affects the health of many Americans.

            The popularity of fast food is spreading rapidly among many people, mostly due to the following three main reasons: good taste, convenience, and price. Also, fast food companies are smart in placing themselves in many different countries around the world. Regardless of location on the globe, fast food restaurants are available anywhere with similar food. There is no doubt that eating fast food has become a regular part of the diet. These meals contain high levels of calories and are devoid of nutrients, causing a lot of very serious health damage. Fast food plays a key role in diseases of this era, as it has been growing significantly during the last few years. It is also a fundamental reason for obesity, tooth decay, and intellectual deterioration, especially in children. Therefore, parents must take responsibly for how much fast food their children are consuming.

A fast food meal every once in awhile is not harmful, but a diet consisting of fast food regularly causes one’s physical health to decrease significantly. The CBSNews.com Staff states that “the all-American meal is a hamburger, fries, and a Coke or a shake.” These foods are some of the worst for the human body. People do not know just how high their intake of carbohydrates, sugar, trans and saturated fats, sodium, and calories is when consuming these foods.

According to most articles, the trans-fat in fast food is the most deadly ingredient in fast food. Trans-fat are created when hydrogen is added to liquid oils so they can remain solid in room temperature. Also, think about your digestive system. When eating salad, vegetables, and fruit you can have a normal bowel (or cleanse) movement. Now imagine if you have eaten McDonalds for breakfast on Monday, Tuesday you had Chick-fil-A twice, and for the weekend you at taco bell. At this point, your digestive system is abnormal which causes other issues.