Driving down North Avenue in Melrose Park, Illinois, there are lots of choices if you’re looking for cheap, fast food. Taco Bell, Wendys, White Castle, and a twenty four hour McDonalds are just a few of the places that a variety of people enjoy. Though this food is not exactly the healthiest, it is cheap and convenient. In this essay, I will analyze the topic on the ever growing problem and connection between health and fast food. It’s important to explain what fast food really is before addressing the health issues that could come with it. According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, fast food is defined as “designed for ready availability, use, or consumption and with little consideration given to quality or significance”. The quality of food
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At first glance, you might not think that there was a lot of thinking that goes into fast food restaurants, but there is. McDonald 's, for example, is the largest fast food chain in the world. They specialize in the all american meal. This includes a hamburger, fries, and a soda or shake. Notice how you don’t need any utensils for that meal? You can drive, make a call, or get some homework done with the convenience that this meal offers. More and more fast food places are taking on this trend as well. “Wraps” are very popular, as well as chips, tacos, oles, and chicken nuggets. They want to keep the convenience the main …show more content…
Compared to men who fasted for 12 hours, the men who ate the fast food meal had a significantly less dilation of their arteries - twenty four percent less to be exact. This means that the health effects of a fast food meal are almost immediate. Does enjoying a meal like this in “moderation” exist with all the health problems that come along with it? As a people, we need to take more time to consider these notable underlying problems. The effects of a bad diet can significantly lower people’s standards of life. But, we cannot blame consumers for buying into the idea of fast food because the marketing techniques targeted towards them are persuasive and seem worth it in in the moment. To avoid this it is key to inform and educate consumers so that they can understand the potential issues associated with fast food. Once consumers know and understand the potential issues, there will overall better health in the United States. We can prepare meals at home and take them on the go. We can offer healthier options at these fast food places. I believe that we can find healthier alternatives that are also cheap, convenient, and just as tasty. We may need to put in more effort, but that is a small price to pay. Your health will thank
At first glance, you might not think that there was a lot of thinking that goes into fast food restaurants, but there is. McDonald 's, for example, is the largest fast food chain in the world. They specialize in the all american meal. This includes a hamburger, fries, and a soda or shake. Notice how you don’t need any utensils for that meal? You can drive, make a call, or get some homework done with the convenience that this meal offers. More and more fast food places are taking on this trend as well. “Wraps” are very popular, as well as chips, tacos, oles, and chicken nuggets. They want to keep the convenience the main …show more content…
Compared to men who fasted for 12 hours, the men who ate the fast food meal had a significantly less dilation of their arteries - twenty four percent less to be exact. This means that the health effects of a fast food meal are almost immediate. Does enjoying a meal like this in “moderation” exist with all the health problems that come along with it? As a people, we need to take more time to consider these notable underlying problems. The effects of a bad diet can significantly lower people’s standards of life. But, we cannot blame consumers for buying into the idea of fast food because the marketing techniques targeted towards them are persuasive and seem worth it in in the moment. To avoid this it is key to inform and educate consumers so that they can understand the potential issues associated with fast food. Once consumers know and understand the potential issues, there will overall better health in the United States. We can prepare meals at home and take them on the go. We can offer healthier options at these fast food places. I believe that we can find healthier alternatives that are also cheap, convenient, and just as tasty. We may need to put in more effort, but that is a small price to pay. Your health will thank