Fast food

all those together in a hamburger shape, put two buns on it and call it a big mac. Still wouldn't eat it? Well this is exactly what McDonald's does and you eat it every day! This fast food is so unhealthy that it is making us sick, and even slowly killing us, and the fast food industry doesn't even care. All the fast food industry cares about is money and they will kill you, and animals in order to get it. First of all, how would it feel to be locked in a dark room with barely any space, and be…

Recently the fast-food industry has been under the microscope of the public because their workers have started a debate on whether or not to raise the minimum wage to $15 and the impact of their food has on their consumers. In addition, to the quality of the food, they severed, the government has set forward regulations that required chain restaurants to display nutrition labeling. The media consistent coverage of the obesity pandemic in the United States and the rising cost of health care…

For most people, the words “fast food” may entice images of delicious chicken nuggets, crisp fries, or cold, carbonated drinks. It is no wonder why these fast food chains have dramatically risen in popularity over the years. Additionally, this admiration can also be linked back to the convenience and low cost of the food. However, this type of food may not always be the best option for the public. Poor health issues such as obesity, diabetes, and pathogenic diseases have been found to be caused…

Today, fast food has emerged as an extremely popular food option for many people. It appeals to all ages and demographics being both convenient and cheap. Compared to traditional restaurants with order-in menus and long waiting times, fast food is true to its name, fast. Many restaurants focus on a specific type of cooking for their menu, being specialized to deal with a certain crowd. People simply flock to fast food now because they are conveniently located and have a variety of foods.…

one of the most essential things that we have to do to live on this earth. Without consuming food and fluids we won’t be able to survive long, this is why the nutrients we put in our bodies are so important. The right nutrition provides our bodies with the energy it needs to function properly, to impact the way we feel and to live a healthy life. In our society, we are fortunate to have a variety of foods to meet the nutrients that satisfy these needs. However, we are not taking advantage of…

Henisch, Bridget Ann. Fast and Feast: Food in Medieval Society. Pennsylvania State Univ. Press, 1999. Using 13th to 15th century sources, the author examines the social and religious aspects of the feast and the fast for the point of view of the people who prepared, served and ate the meals. Included are recipes for many of the dishes of the time. Montanari, Massimo, and Beth Archer Brombert. Medieval Tastes: Food, Cooking, and the Table. Columbia University Press, 2012. JSTOR,…

often do you choose fast food over nutritious food? How often do you eat junk food? How often do you exercise? Do you have extra body fat that you are trying to lose? The best way is to combine diet and exercise. Did you know that the UAE is the fifth most obese country in the world? A senior doctor at the UAE Ministry of Health said about 44.5 per cent of the women in the UAE could become obese in three years. (Saberi, 2012). Diet is an eating plan in which someone eats less food, or only…

Eating Fast Food Habitually One of the biggest and most detrimental myths in American society is why many American people are eating so much of fast food regardless of their health. Needless to say, eating these kinds of food processed lead to negative long-terms effects, such as heart diseases, obesity, and debits because the harmful ingredients are very obvious. Although a typical fast food hamburger contains meat from dozens or even hundreds of cattle because fast food is highly processed,…

Eric Schlosser, the author of Fast Food Nation, used techniques of persuasion through ethos, pathos, and logos and they help him become credible when it comes to uncovering the dark sides of the fast food industry. Schlosser’s audience are the people who eat at fast food establishments and who buy their products without knowing what it takes to serve it. By analyzing the book we can see how the author’s use of rhetoric analysis supports his argument. It not only benefited his purpose, but it…

secrets that plays a big part in the fame and fortune of fast food companies is uniformity. Most, if not all fast food corporations and their leaders claim that “the key to a successful franchise can be expressed in one word: ‘uniformity’ ” (5). Eric Schlosser, author of Fast Food Nation, explains that uniformity is much more than simple tactic used to lessen disorder. Schlosser sheds new light on the meaning of uniformity by exposing fast food companies such as McDonald’s for causing severe…