Introduction: Today’s world is one of innovation. People have more information and the capability to do things quicker and more efficient than they ever have before. Because this is true, many people are aware that technology is bringing ease and convenience into the lives of everyday American’s and those around the world. However, technology is not the only area that convenience and ease are presenting itself. In the culinary world, America has been subject to great growth and success. This comes in the form of the fast food and convenience food franchise. Never before have we seen such emphasis on the advertisement, location, and popularity of these fast food chains. In short, the fast food world has taken the county by storm, giving everyday American’s the option of quick, easy, and cheap food.
Debate: Because fast food restaurants are so …show more content…
Is it more than just convenience? According to food: the hidden addiction, authors of a paper from the Medicai Hypotheses found that foods such as sugar, refined sweeteners and carbohydrates, sat, fat, and caffeine are addictive substances (Food: hidden addiction). Because these foods, commonly found in fast food, are addictive. It often leads to consumers losing some of their inhibitions as far as regulating how often they eat out to get these substances. From this we see that fast food affects American’s eating habits.
C-B: These changed eating habits and possible addictions is what promotes obesity in America today. In the survey I conducted, I also addressed the obesity epidemic and asks the participants perception of the issue. 100% of the participants believed that this is a real problem and that fast food is a definite contributing factor. Granted, there are limitations to this study. 83% of the study’s participants were under the age of 25, so I don’t have strong opinions from the older community. However, I was able to get participants from both small towns and
Debate: Because fast food restaurants are so …show more content…
Is it more than just convenience? According to food: the hidden addiction, authors of a paper from the Medicai Hypotheses found that foods such as sugar, refined sweeteners and carbohydrates, sat, fat, and caffeine are addictive substances (Food: hidden addiction). Because these foods, commonly found in fast food, are addictive. It often leads to consumers losing some of their inhibitions as far as regulating how often they eat out to get these substances. From this we see that fast food affects American’s eating habits.
C-B: These changed eating habits and possible addictions is what promotes obesity in America today. In the survey I conducted, I also addressed the obesity epidemic and asks the participants perception of the issue. 100% of the participants believed that this is a real problem and that fast food is a definite contributing factor. Granted, there are limitations to this study. 83% of the study’s participants were under the age of 25, so I don’t have strong opinions from the older community. However, I was able to get participants from both small towns and