Research Proposal for Fast Food Consumption

In America almost two thirds of the nation is overweight. That is about 79.6 million people who are obese. Fast food is without a doubt the problem why these statistics are so high. According to Shannon Brownlee, a journalist for the Sacramento Bee “ It’s Portion Distortion That Makes America Fat” she mentions how fast food corporations are luring buyers into their offers . In another article by David Weintraub “The Battle Against Fast Food Begins in the Home” he focus more on self responsibility rather than fast food restaurants being convenient everywhere you go. In America, the obesity epidemic is caused by the lack of parent not taking full responsibility for their childrens health, as well as fast food industries distorting portion sizes in order to make more

Every day the average american can be seen throwing money at things. This is the relationship that can be made between america and food, as seen in “What We Eat”. Eric Schlosser talks about how food in general has made a noticeable difference on the American society. He does this by referencing how the amount of money the average american spends on food has surpassed numbers unimaginable. Schlosser says that the effect of fast food in america has made it so that “On any given day, about one quarter of the adult population visits a fast-food restaurant.”

This article shows which organs and human activity systems are under the effect of fast food. It likewise portrays this effects given such definitive sources as American Heart Association, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and others.

Around 160,000 fast food franchises have been opened all over America. America is the most obese country in this world. Healthy food is supplement rich, yet fast food has a tendency to be poor in nutrients and high in calories. Know that fast food can satisfy our day by day calories requirements; not only it gives us calories, but it also harms our health with other ingredients. For instance, fast food is high in soaked fats and trans fats. In addition, it has additives, chemicals, and artificial flavors. Fast food impacts our health and causes infections, for example, heart disease, diabetes, high blood sugar and high blood pressure. On the other hand, healthy food provides the best nutrients and protects our body from sickness, since it contains vitamins, proteins, and minerals. Fast food is addictive and unhealthy. (Obesity in America) (Chronic

A consumer might think they are saving themselves some money but in reality they are increasing their chances of obesity if they are not already obese. In addition to having fast-food locations nearby there is also fitness facilities such as a gyms. A study done by IUPUI shows that location has nothing to do with a child becoming obese but when studying more than sixty thousand children most were categorized by poor and publicly insured. This research shows that location is not the main issue but economy is. Not only do the poor live by fast-food but that's all they can afford, unlike gyms and other high-priced fitness facilities. Since money is a problem and fast-food is inexpensive it seems more reasonable to consume fast-food because every competitor in the industry has deals going on, for example Wendy's four for five dollars. In the article, "Obesity in America," the author notes that Americans take advantage of cheap prices, but by consuming these cheap prices no nutrients are being consumed, as the author

Obesity is a major personal issue currently in America, that is influenced by the public issue of an excessive amount of fast food restaurants. The passage “French Fries as a Contraband” by Kathy McManus explains the effects of fast food by location. The Los Angeles government is trying to have a control on what their citizens eat by limiting the amount of fast food restaurants there are in a neighborhood/ area. They are trying to ban any new fast food restaurants from opening in a 32 mi.² area of South Central LA. Fast food is overall, unhealthy and causes major health issues. Fast food restaurants are most abundant in low income neighborhoods .One major idea from the text was people choose fast foods because it's closer to to them than fresher

growth which shows that more and more people are eating unhealthy foods more often. An estimated 10% of America’s energy

Financial Fast Food Fast food is the ever-lasting idea that eliminates the time consuming activity of cooking or grocery shopping, but isn’t the best choice in consumption. In an advertisement by Burger King, they show two of their representing burgers with the huge print of two for the price of five dollars. This advertisement becomes a logos-oriented as it appeals to the general public who can’t afford to waste time on cooking or driving to a supermarket to buy groceries. This ad also shows a bit of ethos as it just offers the name of the burgers which would lead the public to the company’s name through memory. Fast food is shown to be cheap for the general public to appeal to the working people or the people who can’t afford buying ingredients.

Fast food, the highly addictive food that many people can not go a day without eating. In our society today fast food has become the “norm” when we are looking for something to eat, causing our society to accept it as something to be eaten ALL the time. Fast food can affect our bodies more than most people comprehend. According to the United States Healthful Food Council, they say 8 out of 10 people eat fast food monthly and half say they even eat it weekly. By ingesting these large amounts of fatty, salty, and sweet foods, children and adults are becoming increasingly obese. Fast food causes long term negative health effects and is a direct contributor to America 's increasing obesity problems.

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

A. Introduction: Nowadays, most people -especially kids and youngsters- prefer to eat fast food, such as McDonald, pizza, fried food, and etc. Why it has become so popular? It is tastes better than homemade food?

The relationship between a nation's fast food consumption and its rate of obesity has been studied. Schlosser said "it seems wherever America's fast food chains go, waistlines inevitably start expanding."

Question: Is there any impact of nutritional value of fast foods on consumer purchase decision?

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.

The Indians living in the cities have completely forgotten about their traditional Indian dishes and took to the “Western” fast food culture. A survey conducted by a leading Indian newspaper says that over 23 per cent of the children in Delhi are obese. One hopes that this estimate is not true; if it is, one shudders to think of the numbers in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, Kolkata, Gurgaon and other nouveau riche cities with their fast prevailing mall culture and fast food attractions.