Although obesity in adults continues to rise, the citizens of this nation are accustomed and less attuned to this issue. Never in the history of this country have there been so many obese children; and we are not prepared to deal with the enormous consequences childhood obesity will bring. Physical and neurological impairment, that could lead to a nation plagued with chronic illness, insurmountable debt and financial ruin. Although all are at risk for obesity, none are more at risk than those who are poverty stricken. The poor in this country are not able to afford healthy food, nor are they in the position to spend time exercising, both of which could help reduce their chances of obesity; lowering the cost of healthy foods through government subsides, and creating programs that support healthy living and exercise in poor neighborhoods could be two solutions to this growing problem.
In the article “Don't Blame the Eater” the author David Zinczenko blames the fast food industries by accusing that the fast food centers are the one causing obesity in small and young children's. He claims that the fast food industries aren't providing any kind of warnings because of which children's are consuming excessive fats and gaining weight day by day and resulting into this disease called “overweight”. In my opinion, however it isn't the fast food industries that makes a person fat, it is just a genuine
This may vary depending on several factors such as age, weight, height, physical activity and gender. Fast food has had a negative impact on Americans, especially teenagers, as it has been linked to serious health problems ranging from obesity to diabetes. McDonald’s is one of the main fast food restaurants responsible for health problems on teenagers in the United States. Physical Problems Plenty of McDonald’s food is good tasting, except that it is not nutritionally balanced and, therefore, unhealthy if consumed on a regular basis. Burgers, French fries, sodas, milkshakes, ice cream, etc are just an example of the wide menu McDonald’s has to offer the consumer making it easy for them to order a highly caloric meal.
A fast food meal may contain 900-1600 calories, which is almost half of the calories most people need each day. Fast food such as poutine, contains saturated fat, which our body will not be able to burn. The salt and sugar in fast food is more than our body needs, which is not healthy for our body. Teenagers need to learn how to make healthy food choices. Another reason why fast food should be banned from high school cafeterias is because it is a waste of money.
I was caught in the middle and was depicted as someone that was not worth talking to. Finally, I hated the regulations. I was entitled to an unpaid twenty-minute break. During the break, I would spend most of my time ordering food across the street from Kohl’s. Sometimes I would not even eat at all and I would just sit in the break room with no one to talk to.
Hillori Graham Mary Sue Prangley English 150 September 22, 2014 Summary of, “Don’t Blame the Eater” In the article, “Don’t Blame the Eater,” David Zinczenko suggests that the fast food companies, especially McDonald’s, are responsible for making children obese and sick. Fast food companies are opening themselves to lawsuits by families that believe the fast food industry is not being forthcoming about their products. That they are being deceitful in their advertisements. He emphasizes that before 1994, only 5 percent of American children were diagnosed with obesity related type 2 diabetes. He reminds us that now, “type 2 diabetes accounts for at least 30 percent of all new childhood cases of
Daniel Weintraub, in his article, "The battle against fast food begins in the home", states that parents are to blame for childhood obesity. The essence of Weintraub's argument is that it is the parents responsibility not the government, nor are the fast food companies bound to teach kids how to eat healthy and how to say active. He also mentioned results of statistics made on social economic status and gender, which shows that more kids are overweight due to fast food restaurants, supersizing and lack of exercise. Weintraub refutes these findings by emphasizing how parents are responsible for what their kids eat. As a result, his own recommendations include: limiting the consumption of sodas, junk food as well as avoiding a sedentary lifestyle.
Obesity in kids Parents, have you ever imagined your child to be so fat, that he might get bullied at school and not be able to play sports with other children? Have you ever imagined them sitting in a corner crying for not finding their usual size at a clothes store? Help to stop that and look up to the factors that cause this. Fast food restaurants and the increase in chocolate factories are causing an increase of obesity in children. Many countries are trying to do something to make their children’s life healthier by promoting healthy food and diets campaigns.
This concept, called fast food, may help people to get their food faster and cheaper, but it also introduces many other problems. In this playful depiction of Ronald McDonald rocking with kids, McDonald's uses their manipulative clown mascot to grab the attention of hungry children, in turn, putting the youth in the driver’s seat to a fast and turbulent track to obesity. Fast food has advanced so much over the past fifty years. It has become a massive conglomerate and a staple for the world population. The problem with this operation is, in order to attract enough customers, the final product must be affordable and yet, still delicious.
Even with healthier choices, one cannot be aware of exactly what is in the food cooked in restaurants, while families can opt out of the drive-through and go in to sit and eat together at fast-food establishments it isn't as intimate and the time is rushed, low-cost options on fast food menus cost more than cooking a family meal at home. Pollan writes, “The fact is that not cooking may well be deleterious to our health, and there is reason to believe that the outsourcing of food preparation to corporations and 16-year-olds has already taken a toll on our physical and psychological wellbeing” (106). This essay will prove that eating fast-food threatens physical health, weakens the family, and is costly. Physical health is influenced directly by our meal choices. Choosing to order a healthier meal option at a restaurant is not equal to a home cooked meal made with fresh foods.