Why are so many young Americans overweight? It’s the parent’s fault. Parents should provide their children with the proper food and exercise they need to grow into healthy adults. In the article, “The Battle Against Fast Food Begins in the Home”, Daniel Weintraub tries to convince the reader that the parents are to blame for not properly feeding their children. David Barboza disagrees with Weintraub saying the food companies are responsible. I agree with Weintraub that the parents should be held responsible for their children.
Weintraub is right to say that food companies aren’t suppose to take care of your children. Fast food companies shouldn’t be the one to take care of your kids because that’s not their job. Daniel Weintraub said, “It is …show more content…
Fast food is not meant to be a healthy meal. Fast food is suppose to be a treat every once in awhile not something you should eat all the time. A homecooked meal may take longer, but it has it’s health benefits compared to an item in the fast food menu. On the topic of eating right, David Zinczenko observed, “Where... are consumers particularly teenagers- suppose to find alternatives [to fattening foods]? Drive down any thoroughfare in America, and... you’ll see one of our country’s more than 13,000 McDonalds,” (Zinczenko 392). Back in 2003, there weren’t many places where you can get your healthy vegetables. There are plenty of alternatives like grocery stores. Franchises are suppose to grow by expanding to many places making it convenient for their consumers.
Weintraub, Barboza and Zinczenko brought some points on the topic of fast food. Fast food companies provide what the people want. Fast food companies are suppose to grow as a business. Parents are the ones who should take care of their children not the fast food industry. not take care of. There are many healthy alternatives to fast food. Take some time out of your day to properly feed your children. Show them how valuable their health is. If we show society that we want healthy foods, things are bound to
Weintraub is right to say that food companies aren’t suppose to take care of your children. Fast food companies shouldn’t be the one to take care of your kids because that’s not their job. Daniel Weintraub said, “It is …show more content…
Fast food is not meant to be a healthy meal. Fast food is suppose to be a treat every once in awhile not something you should eat all the time. A homecooked meal may take longer, but it has it’s health benefits compared to an item in the fast food menu. On the topic of eating right, David Zinczenko observed, “Where... are consumers particularly teenagers- suppose to find alternatives [to fattening foods]? Drive down any thoroughfare in America, and... you’ll see one of our country’s more than 13,000 McDonalds,” (Zinczenko 392). Back in 2003, there weren’t many places where you can get your healthy vegetables. There are plenty of alternatives like grocery stores. Franchises are suppose to grow by expanding to many places making it convenient for their consumers.
Weintraub, Barboza and Zinczenko brought some points on the topic of fast food. Fast food companies provide what the people want. Fast food companies are suppose to grow as a business. Parents are the ones who should take care of their children not the fast food industry. not take care of. There are many healthy alternatives to fast food. Take some time out of your day to properly feed your children. Show them how valuable their health is. If we show society that we want healthy foods, things are bound to