A Comparison of Fast Food in Three Countries: America, China and Japan
Introduction
The impact of fast food on cultures, health, and social factors is felt worldwide. In America, in France, in Germany, and any other country on Earth. The three examples that will be discussed are China, Japan, and America. There is no denying that fast food is part of history. The first fast food place came to be in 1921, and this place created a chain reaction of fast food restaurants around the world.
Facts and Diagrams
The way fast food has impacted China is extreme. 1.7 million children under the age of eighteen suffer from diabetes ( Judy Bankman and Elektra Alivisatos, “Western Fast Food Chains Flourish in China, Rates of Obesity and Diabetes …show more content…
2015) Fast food is a common industry in many countries and is a well-known source of first jobs. The Chinese are not as dependent on this kind of products as the Americans are. Families are important in places like China and Japan. However, the family ties in places like America are easily broken and torn apart. Families in the U.S. do not eat at the table for dinner every night. Teens prefer to get their food and leave. The fast food industry is one of the many reasons for broken families.
According to a Global Obesity and Overweight Chart provided by the World Health Organization, the United States is in the top ten for obesity rates, Japan is number 63 out of 74 for overweight, and China holds the place of 64 out of the previously mentioned 74 on overweight …show more content…
MSG is a “flavor enhancer commonly added to processed meats.” (Zeratsky, Katherine. http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/monosodium-glutamate/faq-20058196 March 13, 2015) It can cause allergic reactions such as headache, flushing, sweating, chest pain, nausea, and many others. The restaurant that uses the most MSG is Kentucky Fried Chicken. “The best advice to anyone visiting a Fast Food establishment… AVOID KFC all together.” (http://www.msgtruth.org/avoid.htm) There is MSG in all of their foods, potentially causing an allergic reaction to any patrons there.
Conclusion
The impact of fast food on cultures, health, and social factors is felt in almost every nation on Earth. It is noticed in America, in France, in Germany, and any other country on Earth. The magnitude of importance is vast. There is no denying that fast food is part of history. The first fast food place came to be in 1921, and this place created a chain reaction of fast food
Introduction
The impact of fast food on cultures, health, and social factors is felt worldwide. In America, in France, in Germany, and any other country on Earth. The three examples that will be discussed are China, Japan, and America. There is no denying that fast food is part of history. The first fast food place came to be in 1921, and this place created a chain reaction of fast food restaurants around the world.
Facts and Diagrams
The way fast food has impacted China is extreme. 1.7 million children under the age of eighteen suffer from diabetes ( Judy Bankman and Elektra Alivisatos, “Western Fast Food Chains Flourish in China, Rates of Obesity and Diabetes …show more content…
2015) Fast food is a common industry in many countries and is a well-known source of first jobs. The Chinese are not as dependent on this kind of products as the Americans are. Families are important in places like China and Japan. However, the family ties in places like America are easily broken and torn apart. Families in the U.S. do not eat at the table for dinner every night. Teens prefer to get their food and leave. The fast food industry is one of the many reasons for broken families.
According to a Global Obesity and Overweight Chart provided by the World Health Organization, the United States is in the top ten for obesity rates, Japan is number 63 out of 74 for overweight, and China holds the place of 64 out of the previously mentioned 74 on overweight …show more content…
MSG is a “flavor enhancer commonly added to processed meats.” (Zeratsky, Katherine. http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/monosodium-glutamate/faq-20058196 March 13, 2015) It can cause allergic reactions such as headache, flushing, sweating, chest pain, nausea, and many others. The restaurant that uses the most MSG is Kentucky Fried Chicken. “The best advice to anyone visiting a Fast Food establishment… AVOID KFC all together.” (http://www.msgtruth.org/avoid.htm) There is MSG in all of their foods, potentially causing an allergic reaction to any patrons there.
Conclusion
The impact of fast food on cultures, health, and social factors is felt in almost every nation on Earth. It is noticed in America, in France, in Germany, and any other country on Earth. The magnitude of importance is vast. There is no denying that fast food is part of history. The first fast food place came to be in 1921, and this place created a chain reaction of fast food