Fast Food Industries Epidemic

In Michael Moss’ article, “The Extraordinary Science of Addictive Food,” he discussed multiple methods food industries used to attract consumers to buy more of their products. He mentioned how multiple CEO’s of food companies discussed the health epidemic. He revealed, “Today, one in three adults is considered clinically obese, along with one in five kids, and 24 million Americans are afflicted by type 2 diabetes, often caused by poor diet”(476-477). Basically, Moss is stating that millions of Americans are at risk of or have type 2 diabetes because of the unhealthy choices in their diet. Similarly, in David Zinczenko’s article, “Don’t Blame the Eater,” Zinczenko blames food industries for the health epidemic. He stated, “But where, exactly, are

In today’s society a huge issue is that we constantly hear about the food industry in America. We often hear in the news that obesity rates have increased, or that Americans have many diseases that contribute to being obese. “What You Eat is Your Business” by Radley Balko expresses that people are at fault for making such unhealthy food choices. Others argue that the food industry is to blame for being so unhealthy. According to David Zinczenko in “Don’t Blame the Eater” he blames the fast food industry as well as the consumer. Zinczenko asks “shouldn’t we know better than to eat two meals a day in fast food restaurant’s?” (392). So, who is to blame for American’s eating so much unhealthy food? Should it be the consumers’ burden or the fast food companies? On one hand, as consumers we continue to purchase foods that we know are making us overweight. On the other hand, fast food companies continue to offer high in calories foods.

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.

In "Don't Blame the Eater," David Zinczenko responds to arguments that overweight people are to blame for their health problems. However, Zinczenko forgets to mention that fast food joints fail to uphold their responsibilities of providing healthy and nutritious foods to the public. In other words, they merely only care about making money and by doing so they make cheap, unhealthy products and sell them at reasonably low prices. Furthermore, this leads to more and more people purchasing their foods and an increase in health problems. While fast food places do a splendid job in advertising their foods using the words "juicy" and "delicious", they fail to show their consumers just how unhealthy their products actually are. Many people, such

Michael Moss is a New York Times investigative reporter who won a 2010 Pulitzer Prize for “The Burger That Shattered Her Life”. Moss has reported for the Wall Street Journal, New York Newsday, and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and taught at the Columbia University School of Journalism. Moss’s essay states one of the main issues in America, obesity. Food companies are the main reason for this problem; but who is more at fault the consumers or the companies?

In his thought-provoking book, Fast Food Nation, Eric Schlosser argues that America's fast food franchises have played a major role in contributing to the obesity and ill health of Americans. This paper shows how Schlosser argues that fast food has contributed to uncontrolled development, negatively impacted American culture, and have had a largely negative impact. The effects of Fast Food Nation on American society and politics show that Schlosser's thesis is largely convincing, due to both his careful analysis and his powerful and effective writing style. The paper shows that the book makes the reader challenge many long-held convictions about the fast food industry in America and worldwide.

This is exactly what the truth seeking author, Eric Schlosser, examines when viewing America’s growing fast food problem regarding the quality, conditions, and health of our citizens. His book published in 2001, Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal, discusses and provides evidence of our ongoing dilemma occurring in the United States today. Schlosser argues that the fast food chains and the slaughterhouses/meatpacking industries are run by consumerism and commercialism, two ideals and have become intrinsic to the American identity. Our society is so caught up in the fast food crave that we forget to question

After a long stress filled day, the sweet aroma of a double decker cheeseburger and perfectly seasoned fries fills the air with convenience. The fast food industry has engulfed today’s generation turning accessibility, advertisement, and affordability into addiction. The prevention of obesity is a rapid growing controversial topic in America. Some would argue this to be the fast food industries’ fault, as where David Zinczenko stands. On the other side of the spectrum, there are people, like Radley Balko, who believe it to be the consumer’s fault for lack of alternatives and self-responsibility. Is fast food the new tobacco? If so, who’s to point the chubby finger at?

The American society is being distracted by T.V advertisements, video testimonies, and fast food companies who’re encouraging individuals to consume fast food. This is an example of propaganda and a technological control. Obesity itself may cost a significant amount of money in the U.S. in addition to death. According to the article “Food for Thought: Malnutrition and Obesity” by D. J. Shaw, he states that the CDC has estimated that about 280,000 Americans dies each year from being overweight and also that obesity is costing the United States a whooping $240 Billion dollars in health care (351). Americans aren’t receiving the necessary motivation to exercise and practice a healthier lifestyle. Major fast food restaurants such as McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, and Five Guys are falsely encouraging individuals to eat their food. They’re taking advantage of them by taking all their money. Instead of spending the money on whole foods, fruits, and vegetables, they’re spending all hard earned money on junk food. In addition, consumers don’t realize that these major food corporations aren’t telling how many calories are in their products. As customers, we have the right to know how’s are food being processed and how many calories (sugar, fats, cholesterol, sodium) are in the food.

I do believe that the food industry is playing a very manipulative role in the health of Americans. Advertising is also very manipulative by sending condescending messages. Advertisers send the messages to eat healthy then the foods they sell and advertise are partially the cause of the obesity epidemic. How can society ever make things right again? With the United States ever get out of the obesity epidemic it is in? Will the food industry continue to play with all American’s minds and give them conflicting messages? The United States most defiantly is in need of some drastic changes but will they ever take place? We may never

Throughout this book, I took note about how the writers used a critical tone to reject large fast-food companies for their deceptive techniques which aim to lure more customers. The authors go on to state how “most fast-food meals are…the perfect meals for making you unhealthy” because they are “low in nutrients…and high in calories” (261). To add on the author also presents the effects of fast-food on consumers by saying how “the rise of suburbia, changes in the American workplace, and the triumph of the automobile have made it easier to grow obese” (259). Here we can see that advancements in technology have led to a more sedentary lifestyle which leads to weight gain. Today, obesity is a growing issue in the US because it can turn into a genetic problem and there are also many social stigmas associated with being obese in cultures all around the world. I eat fast-food about once or twice a week and I have already learned that food in this industry is made to be craved. Because I have time for exercise, I am able to stay healthy. In contrast, I know some who are limited on time and are unable to exercise. Unfortunately, these are the people who fall into the trap and soon become lazy due to the convenience of

Have you been a victim of the so called “ fast food obesity outbreak”? You 're not the only one. In today 's society this so called “fast food induced obesity” is a huge controversy concerning many countries today in time. The common culprits of the obesity issue is fast food, school lunch, and unhealthy food people consume at home. Who can we trust? Well many people believe that the consumer should not be responsible for their actions when it comes to consuming fast food, which is seen in this piece “ Don 't blame the eater,” by David Zinczenko. Throughout his essay he explains his reasoning with many hard facts and personal stories about fast food insufficient food labels and how they’re causing multiple health implications. Is that really the issue, though? Clearly the fast food industry has to take some of the blame for this problem,but they are not the direct cause. Therefore fast food is not a direct cause of “ Fast food related illness,” and obesity in America.

Fast food companies are the one to blame for America’s obesity and obesity in children now days. Back in time we would never see children with diabetes or with heart disease, and now that’s all that we see in the streets, news, etc. It’s all about marketing and their target is children, which is wrong! Food enter by the eyes as the saying says, and children’s are the one who goes more by that saying. If only fast food would control the amount of calories you in take things would be so much better in the terms of obesity in children, but no one does anything for the cause. It’s not bad to eat once in a while at a fast food restaurant. I mean we all do that and it’s not bad. Is just the amount of fast food (Junk Food) that we eat and how often

Mike Adams, a widely influential health advocate, once explained that, “Today, more than 95% of all chronic disease is caused by food choice, toxic food ingredients, nutritional deficiencies and lack of physical exercise,” (Group). Because people’s diets contribute so immensely to staying healthy, individuals should prioritize eating nutritious food. Unfortunately, more than 232 thousand fast food establishments thrive in the United States, and nearly half of Americans dine at these restaurants multiple times a week (Fast Food Eating Statistics). Because of the tempting flavors, immediate satisfaction, and economical prices, restaurants like McDonalds, Chick-fil-a, and Carl’s Jr. have become symbols of

The fast food is the principal problem the millions of American people because eat so much fast food, this is bad for our body and can produce serious ills. “Fast food isn't the only cause of obesity, but Schlosser says it is one of the factors that is making the United States the fattest country in the world, with huge costs in health care and mortality that go along with it. The typical can of soda contains the equivalent of 10 teaspoons of sugar”(ABC News).The best seller, just out in paperback, contends that fast food has changed the way Americans eat, and is partly to blame for obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and deaths from Fast food is one of the