Eating Meals For A Healthy Meal

People may say that they are obligated to do something that they may not want to do. An example of this can when someone may say that they don’t want to go to work but they have to go. People do not have to go to work if they do not wish to go otherwise people would not have any income to live on. This is similar to the obesity issue. People feel like they are obligated to eat out all the time because of various issues. Some issues are explained in the essay “Don’t Blame the Eater,” by David Zinczenko. The author asserts that children are suing big corporate companies such as McDonald 's because it is making them fat. He states that it is an issue worth sympathizing with. In this essay, he draws from his past experiences as he grew up stating that the only available options are those of a more affordable to his economic demographic. Such as the ones provided by fast food industries. He continues by stating that he was among the lucky people who were able to escape from obesity due to his decision of joining the navy. Even though he was able to avoid obesity as a life issue, he affirmed that it is very hard for people not to eat fast food when those are the only options a person can pick because there aren’t many healthy options. He adds to this by articulating that even the healthy choices is given by theses fast food industries such as a salad still contain an ample amount of calories. In conclusion, Zinczenko argues that choosing to dine-in at a fast food

There are a variety of foods people can choose like fast food to eat. Especially teenagers that always consume too much sugar or calories who don’t even realize what they’re

Because of parents using food as a reward, many children learn that being good means eating unhealthy. Combined with the advertising techniques used by the fast food industry, children begin to make a correlation between fast food and a reward. Ellen Gustafson further confirms that fast food contains “more refined grains, fats and oils and sugars than the 1980’s.” All of these components of fast food make it appealing to children. Furthermore, many parents do not have time to make healthy meals for their children because of our fast-paced society. As David Zinczenko relates in Don’t Blame the Eater, “lunch and dinner, for me, was a daily choice between McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Kentucky Fried Chicken or Pizza Hut. Then, as now, these were the only available options for an American kid to get an affordable meal.” This is not a rare situation. Many parents work long hours and therefore encourage their kids to eat fast food instead of taking the time to teach healthy habits. This has the ripple effect of overeating and lack of exercise. Without exercise, many kids gain weight, become obese or are at risk for diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and asthma. (Childhood Obesity) Today, type 2 diabetes exists in 30% of childhood obesity. (Zinczenko 154) Gustafson further states in her presentation “1/3 of American children are overweight and obese.” When a child has obesity, their ability to participate in everyday activities like sports and play is inhibited, which means

Imagine a world with people that eat nothing, but pure fast food. Fast food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Some people might say that it is their choice, others might blame the fast food industry because of their weight. In the essay called “Don’t Blame the Eater” by David Zinczenko states that people often eat fast food because they have an active life and do not have time for a healthy lifestyle. In my opinion, I agree with Zinczenko essay because it is reliable, supportive, and states facts because of the context he uses, examples, and his personal experiences. In this essay I will express my position on Zinczenko essay and state reasons why I picked this side.

In the article “don’t blame the eater”, David Zinczenko focuses on the reason behind the obesity problem that the modern young generations are facing. According to him, the large chains of fast-food restaurants given their availability around the country and low prices are the ones causing this problem. He brings in his own life experience and tells the story of becoming a 212 pound teenager highlighting that he had to rely on these fast food chains for everyday meal. With a single mother, who worked long hours he had no other alternatives to this like many other American teens. The lack of information about the calorie content of the dishes on these restaurants was one other main concern. Most of these restaurants do not provide enough data about the calorie content of their dishes, and even if they do so its mostly vague and deceiving. To show the gravity of the problem he pulls out a statistics of an increase of 30% in type 2 diabetes resulting in an expense of hundreds of billions of dollars in healthcare. Zinczenko implies that this impact is as serious as smoking. Hence, fast food should have a warning label to raise awareness among the consumers. He addresses these food chains as vulnerable and warns these restaurants that they will find themselves in trouble unless they look out for their consumers. He also adds the further effects these food habits can have in our society.

In the article “Don’t Blame the Eater,” by David Zinczenko he argues that it is not always the consumer's fault that they consume food that is bad for them. Zinczenko tells a story of how when he was growing up he practically lived off of fast food. His parents were divorced. His father was always trying to get his life together and his mother worked very long hours. Due to this he didn't have many other options besides McDonalds, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Taco Bell or Pizza Hut. Zinczenko shows how fast food restaurants are more available than healthier options. He writes “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.” Today Type 2 diabetes makes up at least 30 percent of all new childhood cases of diabetes in the United States. This is a shocking increase

Throughout the years in the United States, fast food has become the prominent diet of citizens. Many people do not realize the harmful effects of eating fast food on a daily basis. Many people in the United States are use to consuming foods that are processed with sugars and other chemicals, without being aware of eating a unhealthy diet can increase the risks of being obese ;as well as, having numerous health issues. Although people try their best to eat healthy and more productive they do not know what foods to eat or whether if it is healthy for them. In the articles “Don’t Blame the Eater by David Zincekino and “Escape from the Western Diet” by Michael Pollan. There were a number of similarities and differences in the details highlighted in these two articles.

David states, “But where, exactly, are consumers-particular teenagers-supposed to find healthy alternatives? Drive down, and thoroughfare in America, and I guarantee you’ll see one of our country’s more than 13,000 McDonalds restaurant. Now, drive back up to the block, and try to find someplace to buy a grapefruit (463).” David’s point is that fast food restaurants don’t offer healthy alternatives, and there are several fast food restaurants in America which are tempting. While David has a decent point, he fails to convince me since Fast food restaurants offer healthy alternatives such as wraps, fruits, and salads. A fast food restaurant such as subway offers healthier options than McDonalds. There are similarly numerous grocery stores which sell nutritious vegetables, and fresh fruits. A grocery store such as food lion sells pre-made, and pre-packed salads, and wraps at a low-cost. It’s the consumer choice to either but a big packet of fries with coke or to eat a healthy grilled wrap with a cup of

David Zinczenko’s article “Don’t Blame the Eater” states how he was obese as a child and that it was not his fault. He then goes into detail about diabetes and how teens are the main consumers of fast food. The title of the article “Don’t Blame the Eater” summarizes Zinczenko’s attitude of the article. Throughout the article he is blaming fast food joints for obesity and type two diabetes. Zinczenko also makes another point about fast food restaurants lacking on nutritional information on their food products.

In David Zinczenko’s article, “Don’t Blame the Eater,” Zinczenko argues that, there aren’t any cheap, healthy and convenient alternatives to fast food. This is a controversial issue that some argue that fast food restaurants are the reason why they have caused diabetes and obesity for children. There is a possibility that this argument can cause lawsuits to be brought upon these companies due to this situation. From my standpoint, the youth should have self discipline to a limit where they can still enjoy fast food but to a certain extent. In my own experience, my parents would take me out to eat fast food for a reward because of something that I did at school. Most of the time, my mom would always cook, so the meals that I mostly ate everyday

In an essay, “Don’t Blame the Eater,” David Zinczenko argues that alternatives and nutritional facts on food are lacking. For example, Zinczenko states, “Complicating the lack of alternatives is the lack of information about what, exactly, we're consuming” (Zinczenko 242). Zinczenko is mistaken because he overlooks how Americans choose food carefully. In my view, Americans pick food depending on their emotions because they help them maintain their health. Specifically, they eat food at a fast food restaurant if they are feeling sad.

Americans have choices, whether it be to go anywhere they want, watch anything they want, say anything they want or even eat anything they want. The diet choices seem to be the hardest of them all as Brian Wansink explains in his book Mindless Eating. He talks about all the choices one has as they go through life day to day and how one’s surroundings may contribute to the choices they make. When it comes to food, we think we make all the choices, but some beg to differ. Wansink believes that we can eat better just as easily as we over eat. He says on his website, “It’s easier to change our environment than to change our mind”. In an environment of many choices, this is one choice that a consumer cannot make themselves because

Also, Zinczenko mentions how teenagers can not necessarily find healthier places to eat instead of fast-food places. It is pretty hard to find a healthier alternative to fast-food when you’re an overweight teenager with a car and a hungry stomach. It is very easy to walk into your neighborhood Jewel or Super Target and buy a pre-made turkey sandwich and an apple for about the same price as a fast food meal. These grocery stores are just as plentiful as the unhealthy fast food restaurants, and are just as easy to purchase food from. The foods bought from these grocery stores also have the nutrition facts printed right on them, so the consumer always knows what he is eating.

Every day while sitting on the couch eat a burger, and soon many people learn what the obesity hype is all about. Fast food companies are advertising more food for less money with fast service. The media tends to change images for their target customers, to make the food more appealing to those that are watching. Laziness is one of the main causes of obesity in our country. Obesity in the United States is at a high due to the increasing fast food chains, media influence, and a lack of exercise. The idea of having a meal made for them in less than five minutes is somewhat exciting to the view of many individuals.” fast food firms introduced these alternative meals in response to changing consumer tastes”(Buchholz). Many fast food stores offer the customer fast service, and a great tasting meal. They provide their service with a smile and a meal that can cost less than 10 dollars. When people mix poor diet with poor

Since fast food first emerged in the United States it has become a large and successful industry, netting billions of dollars every year. This rapid expansion of fast food has put a fast food establishment within reach of almost every American. In Adam Chandler’s “What if Consumers Just Want to Buy Junk Food” he claims that although a majority of Americans believe they eat healthier today than in the 1970’s, but in fact studies show the very opposite. Chandler associates this to the consumers preference of unhealthy foods, but there is strong evidence that this rise in unhealthy consumption in American society can be attributed to the marketing and business tactics of fast food corporations, the availability and ease of access to fast food, and their socioeconomic status.