For example they did a study in Genesee County, Michigan were people who lived close to fast food restaurants had a higher BMI (Body Mass Index) and low fruit and vegetable consumption than those that lived further away to fast food. Kruger stated that, “Individuals living in close proximity to fast-food restaurants had higher BMIs… and lower fruit and vegetable consumption.” Kruger also said, “Individuals may be at greater risk for adverse consequences of poor nutrition because of the patterns in local food availability. “ The report suggests that if they were not so many fast food restaurants on every street corner our health would be better, or if the fast food restaurants started serving healthy meals on the menu, that this could change the way people eat fast food. This article can help with my research because since fast food is at our finger tips to most people, it is easier to go and get a dollar cheeseburger than to go and make a salad or get a salad from a fast food restaurant. Although this article does not mention children, it lays out the basic fundamentals on just how much fast food people
For example they did a study in Genesee County, Michigan were people who lived close to fast food restaurants had a higher BMI (Body Mass Index) and low fruit and vegetable consumption than those that lived further away to fast food. Kruger stated that, “Individuals living in close proximity to fast-food restaurants had higher BMIs… and lower fruit and vegetable consumption.” Kruger also said, “Individuals may be at greater risk for adverse consequences of poor nutrition because of the patterns in local food availability. “ The report suggests that if they were not so many fast food restaurants on every street corner our health would be better, or if the fast food restaurants started serving healthy meals on the menu, that this could change the way people eat fast food. This article can help with my research because since fast food is at our finger tips to most people, it is easier to go and get a dollar cheeseburger than to go and make a salad or get a salad from a fast food restaurant. Although this article does not mention children, it lays out the basic fundamentals on just how much fast food people