The Problem Of Junk Food Induced Obesity

Junk Food Induced Obesity Obesity has been a worldwide epidemic since more and more food has become convenience rather than health conscious. It is so easy now days to drive through a McDonalds and order dinner for a family for under ten dollars, rather than cook a wholesome dinner under fifty dollars. However, just because it may be quicker and cheaper, it does not mean it is healthy or even healthier then fresh, non-preserved foods. Fast food in no way can prevent obesity or slow it down, but rather increase the percentage of obese and create an unhealthy future that lie ahead. The problem with obesity is that it can be blamed on many different causes. However, there is the one leading cause to most obesity crises around the globe, and that would be the fault of processed fast food. Freedman’s opinion is that “the health concerns raised about processing itself… are not, by and large, related to weight gain and obesity” (Freedman 517). Fast food is always conveniently placed …show more content…
Consequently, this is not the problem solver, no, junk food can have a deeper effect on someone physically and mentally. Junk food is not just a means to filling someone’s stomach, it has the ability to alter how full someone may feel. Wholesome foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grain bread and pastas are heavy and very filling, meaning it does not take much to eat before we need to stop and supposedly “put down the fork”. As someone consumes more and more junk food that are empty calories, it has a tendency to not fill that person up, making it easier and faster to fill hungry quicker and want to eat more even if the recommended calorie intake for a normal male or female has been