Observation notes:
Started out at Red Robin they actually had a 30-minute wait
I notice even at red robin plenty of families was out eating
I kept seeing nothing but kids in red robins and steak and shake
Even in the steak and shake off campus it was crowded
Friday is payday everyone out spending their checks
I noticed that steak and shake have predominately Caucasians out eating with their family
In total it might have been separate three tables of African Americans
More than just young kids there were teenagers as well out but not as much as younger kids
A good amount of people there ordered a milkshake after their dinner
Most people ordered a medium or large milkshake
There were mainly young teenagers or college students being waiters
What issues do you see?
It was a Friday night and most families were out at this fast food restaurant that mostly serves burgers.
What hypothesis/hypotheses do you have?
My hypothesis Is that there will be a lot of people out eating at fast food places specifically college students.
What Social Determinants are at play?
The food was quick and cheap for a family
Find secondary data that relates to your resulting hypothesis/hypotheses. Summarize (1 page) information to support your observations.
I had my mind set on getting a burger that night like most Americans a quick and cheap dinner is what I was looking forward to. The first restaurant that came to mind was to go to Red Robins and do my
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I have learned the hard way that it is better to just bring your own lunch then wait for the lines at Chic-Fil-A or other restaurants to go down. By the time that we get our food we only have a couple of minutes before our next class. There is so much activity to measure in that hour and in that place. The theme from this observation was gender, age and race majority that ordered at Chic-Fil-A. The majority of the students who ordered here make up the 72% population who are white at CMU, therefore it was not a surprise that they were the majority of the clients (College Factual, 2013). But there are about 8% more females on campus, but males ordered more than females (College Factual, 2013). To find out why they chose to eat at Chic-Fil-A would be a different research project.
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After researching about fast food and understanding how the huge industry works. I can conclude that the effects of eating fast food on a day to day basis are
Proposal: Change in the fast food industry (we can take a specific restaurant like McDonald’s) to fight obesity
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The purpose of this paper is to provide evidence that the consumption of fast food has a detrimental effect on the quality of society’s overall dental health. With the growth of the fast food industry over the last sixty years, Americans and global citizens have altered their eating habits by consuming a higher level of processed foods with additives and preservatives. The typical diet is comprised of foods high in refined sugars and fermentable carbohydrates instead of natural foods such as fruits, vegetables and nuts. The fast food industry promotes convenience and consumption of soft drinks and snacks in between meals. The continuous sugar intake during the day promotes increased levels of bacteria producing acid which attacks the enamel of teeth. Biological mechanisms to clear the acid, such as saliva cannot prevent the ultimately increased risk of tooth decay against this increased sugar intake. As a result, the role of a dental hygienist is promoting dental hygiene awareness and a proper oral care routine must also incorporate a conversation about healthy daily eating habits.