Today’s fast paced lifestyle has changed the way that people eat food. For a large portion of the United States fast food is the preferred method of providing food for themselves and their family. This has had a tremendous impact to people’s health. In this presentation we will be taking a look into why fast food is as popular as it is and analyzing how it effects people’s nutritional wellbeing. In order to understand why fast food consumption is so prevalent in today’s world we must look at why people eat fast food. According to a study conducted by the Huffington Post, 57% of people eat fast food because of the prices. These people believe that eating healthy is too expensive. I agree, it is hard to compete with the prices that some of
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In the survey by Huffington Post, 13% of people said that they did not know what a healthy meal consists of. For some people the only information about what they should or should not be eating comes from a fast food ad on television. Through education I believe that it is possible to give people a better understanding of what a healthy meal is, and in doing so, lead to more people making smart choices on what they eat. Even those who have a firm grasp on what a healthy meal is could stand to benefit from a simple reminder every now and …show more content…
When choosing what to eat, it is important to be selective about the restaurant and the menu choices. Some fast food restaurants have included healthy choices to their menu like grilled chicken, salads, fruits, vegetables and other low calorie items. Yes, the challenge can be difficult to figure out which fast food restaurant has healthy choices to satisfy your appetite instantly.
Craving fast food? A meal on the go. Many people eat while driving or while doing another activity. When in hurry or trying to save time, you many not pay attention to how much food you are eating and often eat more than you need. If possible, sit down at the restaurant, examine the menu and pay attention to how much food you are eating. If you can’t sit, eat just a little and save the rest for later. This will keep you from feeling starved and you will be less likely to
In the survey by Huffington Post, 13% of people said that they did not know what a healthy meal consists of. For some people the only information about what they should or should not be eating comes from a fast food ad on television. Through education I believe that it is possible to give people a better understanding of what a healthy meal is, and in doing so, lead to more people making smart choices on what they eat. Even those who have a firm grasp on what a healthy meal is could stand to benefit from a simple reminder every now and …show more content…
When choosing what to eat, it is important to be selective about the restaurant and the menu choices. Some fast food restaurants have included healthy choices to their menu like grilled chicken, salads, fruits, vegetables and other low calorie items. Yes, the challenge can be difficult to figure out which fast food restaurant has healthy choices to satisfy your appetite instantly.
Craving fast food? A meal on the go. Many people eat while driving or while doing another activity. When in hurry or trying to save time, you many not pay attention to how much food you are eating and often eat more than you need. If possible, sit down at the restaurant, examine the menu and pay attention to how much food you are eating. If you can’t sit, eat just a little and save the rest for later. This will keep you from feeling starved and you will be less likely to