The Effect Of Fast Food On Food Consumption

In Vietnam, there are only a few fast food restaurants such as KFC and recently McDonald. To be honest, I didn’t eat fast food before until I came to The United States. I Overwhelmed by so many of them because fast food restaurants are located everywhere. Eating fast food is one the many reasons why American people have highest obesity rate in the world. Besides that, lack of health lifestyle, physical inactivity will lead to many deadly diseases and one of them is diabetes. In 2012, there are 29.1 million people are having a problem with diabetes and 69,071 people death which is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States (Statistic about Diabetes). Diabetes can be defined as a serious long-term disease that occur when out body cannot produce enough insulin or do not regulate insulin properly so that causes the high level of glucose in the blood (Diabetes Mellitus). Glucose plays an important role in our body which requires glucose for its most paramount functions. Glucose is the main source of energy to help our body perform and process every task every day. There are many forms of diabetes, but the major forms are diabetes type I and type II. Type I mostly occur to children and teenager, so scientist call it as juvenile diabetes. Type I is caused by immune system attacks and wrongly identifies the cell within the pancreas that produce insulin; therefore, the patients will not produce insulin or

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.

There are many different obstacles and challenges that the people of the world face globally each and every day with regards to attaining a successful future. When looking to the future, ideally, many of us desire to see things like great fitness in our population (with regards to reproduction and evolution), better health care, cures for cancers, ends to wars and political disputes and differences. Many of us are not giving enough thought and credit to the fact that to even get close to that type of a future, we need to start with the basics. We need to start to look at our food future. The food that we ingest and thrive off of from the beginnings of our lives right up until death can be looked at as the crucial building blocks to a healthy a long life. Food is what keeps us alive, nourishes our bodies and minds and helps us to lead healthy lives with our families and our societies. Because food and the nutrients that are provided to our bodies is such a key player in our survival, I think it only makes sense that we be concerned about how healthy our food is and question where it’s going to come from in the future. I believe that to reach a successful future by means of food, we should focus on the following; eliminating pesticides and chemicals from our food production, eating a simpler set diet filled with essential nutrients, learn and begin to share the wealth of larger countries with those who are less fortunate, be more aware and careful when it comes to

Have you ever wondered what would happen to your body if your diet consisted solely of fast food? In today’s world everyone is hustling and bustling and never has time to stop for a quality meal. It’s just too easy to pull up to a drive thru and spend five dollars on a quick meal that fills you up, rather than taking an hour at a restaurant spending twenty dollars on a meal that satisfies you in the same capacity that fast food does. With work, school, and everything else, who has the time to sit down and have that quality meal? The United States has become the fattest country in the world and a large factor of that is the fast food epidemic this society has. People would rather spend less time and money to be unhealthy, then they would to spend a little extra time and cash to be healthy and live a better lifestyle. Fast food has a direct result on physical problems as well as psychological effects on the human body.

Fast food has came to be very popular in today 's society even with all of the negative affects that it carries with it. In 1970, there were about 30,000 fast-food restaurants in the United States; that number increased to 222,000 by 2001 (Therien,1). With the increase in fast food restaurants the number of people that are obese has also increased and fast food options provide a quick, effortless meal (Sharkly, Johnson, Dean, and Horel,1). Many people like convenience after a long day of work even if they know that fast food is highly processed and contains large amounts of carbohydrates, added sugar, unhealthy fats and salt (Carey,4). Fast food doesn’t just affect a person’s body weight, it also has the possibility to affect academic performance (Woodhouse,1). Fast food often contains too many calories and not enough nutrition (Pietrangelo,1). If fast food is consumed on a daily basis, obesity will come to be a factor in someone’s health history. Many different contributors have lead to the fast growth of the fast food industry. Will people learn how horrible fast food is for themselves? What has caused this fast food revolution to grow at such a speedy rate, and what could be done to amend some of the issues that have surfaced with it? The intriguing, cheap price of McDonald’s and other fast food chains is very tempting. Therefore, it is important for everyone to be more aware of one’s own choices and set a better example for others.

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.

The prevalence of obesity is correlated with a higher occurrence of many diseases such as osteoarthritis, high blood pressure and heart disease. Augmenting of fast food and fatty acids incorporated with increasing portion sizes and reduced amounts of physical activity has been associated as a potential factor in the obesity catastrophe. But what is it that americans do that is different than the rest of the world ? Fast Foods have found ways to make food last longer and taste better, but during that process they no longer make healthy foods. Fast food industries are to blame for the high rate of obesity because of what they put into food humans consume.

In the 21st century, fast food, an American staple, is the face of popular culture. People all over the world enjoy it for the cheap price and good taste, but what many people are unaware of is that fast food contains many calories. In fact the large calorie context has become such a problem that these multi billion dollar companies need to reducing the calorie content in the food being sold for the health of the customers. Part of the reason behind the high demand of fast food is that it is quick and affordable for the majority of the global population. Unfortunately most of those consumers are unaware of how many calories that lie within the food they are eating. In a study conducted by Managed Care Outlook, researchers found that most people ranging from teenagers to adults in New England, massively underestimated the calories in the meals ordered. The adults ate meals containing 836 calories and on average assumed the calorie content to be 175 less than the actual meal. In addition “one-quarter of all participants underestimated the calorie content of their meals by at least 500 calories.” (Managed Care Outlook, pp. 1-1). Based on these numbers it can be said that since most of the customers are ignorant about the calorie context as well as the complications that arise with a daily intake. Generally hamburgers contain about 354 calories, around 17% of the healthy calorie intake, just one hamburger. In this particular experiment, the each meal that was served contained

When I think of America, visions of burgers, fries, chicken nuggets, soda, and even tacos dance in my head. This is literally and figuratively a very unhealthy way to think, but thousands, maybe even millions of Americans think this way. Seeing the golden arches of McDonald’s, the ginger girl of Wendy’s, or even the red chicken of Chick-Fil-A excites hungry Americans. Fast food restaurants, although convenient for the fast-paced lives of Americans, can lead to several adverse effects.

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.

In today's society of food it is causing more type two diabetes, weight gain, obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease, and high cholesterol: this is happening all over the world because of the high fructose corn syrup and salt increasing. High fructose corn syrup is an ingredient that is in almost every food source cereal, juice, baked goods, etc. High fructose corn syrup is used in foods to make things cheaper, the reason behind it is because it is modified sugar and can be used for almost everything. Companies use high fructose corn syrup more because it is a lot cheaper than regular sugar. While the companies cost goes down the consumers health risks goes up.

Despite all the troubles this nation faces today, obesity has unanticipatedly made its way to an all time high in the United States. There has been a rapid increase of obesity since the 1970’s. The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention reports that 37 percent of adults are obese opposed to the 14 percent from the 70’s. This leaves Americans to ask only 1 question… are there too many obesogenic foods in modern America? Fast food has become a natural meal for many people, but they are not at fully culpable. Although a typical meal from In-N-Out is about 1500 calories, citizens in the United States must take more personal responsibility and realize this is too unhealthy to eat on a consistent basis. Fortunately, there are many ways that allows an individual to properly manage their diet. Parents also must play their part in raising kids into a healthy lifestyle. In order to further prevent the increasing rates of obesity and obesity related diseases, millennials and the fast food industries must take action.

Have you ever wondered how fast food can play a negative role in our health? Fast food has become very common over time, but do people really wonder how badly it can damage the body? Since the 20th century, fast food has been popping up all over the U.S. Fast food has become a regular component in some people’s diets which can cause the body to feel bad and unhealthy. Although these short term effects may not seem like much, fast food can also lead to many life long body changes. People planning to eat these foods often will begin to find out the effects it has on the human body. Even though fast food may be attractive and delicious, it can greatly affect the human body in negative ways.

Fast food is taking over today’s society these days people are buying it more and more and as they keep buying it they are gaining weight like crazy and the food becomes addictive. The food at the fast food restaurants such as McDonalds, Burger King and Taco bell etc. produces artificial foods meaning there are no real ingredients in the food they serve to their customers. Fast food is not healthy for people because people are gaining weight excessively, the food contains unhealthy contents, and all the unhealthy ingredients can cause diabetes or other serious health issues.

Fast food is a very delicious meal sometimes. It 's fast, it 's cheap, and you don 't have to clean pots and pans after you eat. Although, fast food might not be your best choice. These meals can be very unhealthy for you. I think fast food fast food can take a tool on your body when you eat it very often, large amounts, and unhealthy choices. A Big Mac from McDonalds contains 540 calories and 28 grams of total fat. ("Calories in McDonalds Big Mac Burger"). That is not even close to being a healthy meal. There are some choices that can be healthier for the human body. We only get one chance to keep our body strong and healthy, might as well treat your body the right way.