Prior to writing Food Inc., he wrote another book about the food industry called Fast Food Nation (which highlighted the unsanitary and discriminatory practices of the fast food industry). His opinion and findings on the food industry are both widely respected.
Thus, the earlier people recognize the damage fast food is doing to our society, the easier it will be to reverse its harm. There are endless accusations that fast food and its effect on our society is the sole cause of many problems within the U.S. Fingers are pointing at the large fast food companies, but can they be proven guilty? The answer is no, and this can be proven within many lawsuits against companies such as McDonalds and taco bell. They all end up in the same ruling that its the consumers choice to enter a fast food establishment and consume their products.
Schlosser tends to represent the theory stressing the importance of interdependence among all behavior patterns and institutions within a social system, as can be seen from how he connects fast food to other social processes and institutions. The icon that represents fast food culture for most people is McDonald's, though the fast food culture developed long before the creation of that restaurant chain. Schlosser considers the impact of such fast-food chains but also
Obesity in America is becoming more and more common, and some are beginning to wonder if there is a specific reason for this. Recently there have been many lawsuits against McDonalds for knowingly selling unhealthy foods and it has given some the impression that they have something to do with this problem. But is McDonalds the problem, or is it the choices Americans are now making? Documentarian, Morgan Spurlock, explored the effects of the fast food industry by using himself as a guinea pig for an experiment in which he eats McDonald’s food for 30 days. Even though Spurlock makes many valid points in his documentary, I still believe that the eating habits of Americans today are based on their own choices and they should be responsible for those choices.
The Problems of the Food Industry Zach Reinhardt Honors Health, Mrs. Kost October 24th, 2012 In modern times, our food industry has a ton of problems. The book Chew on This, by Eric Schlosser and the movie Food Inc., by Robert Kenner proves that our food industry indeed does have a problem. Everything from the harassment of farmers to the cramped spaces in the chicken coop is because of our need to capitalize on food. Both the book and the movie shows just how big of an impact the food industry had on our society. The main difference between the book and the movie is that the movie spent more time talking about how the food industry affects modern-day society.
Persuasive Essay Whether out of convenience, boredom, or crave, a trip to a fast food restaurant nowadays takes a heavy toll on one’s health cloaked by a satisfying feeling. Fast food restaurants of all variations have emerged throughout the country since the opening of A&W in 1919. As time progressed big business owners behind multinational fast-food chains such as McDonald’s, Burger King & KFC have significantly altered the ingredients of their product to serve customers a more addictive tasting item. Fast food’s high fat & sugar contents can negatively affect human wellness in longevity if one does not limit or completely eliminate their trips to drive-thru windows and dine in counters. Usually ingredients in today’s products are modified so that an item may a taste a certain way, look a certain way or keep from spoiling for a long period of time.
The problem with this operation is, in order to attract enough customers, the final product must be affordable and yet, still delicious. This brings up many problems with the dietary quality of the food produced by fast food restaurants. The food is often cooked in grease and oils which increases the amount of calories and fat grams per serving. With less home cooked meals on the plate and more foil wrapped sandwiches and fries hitting the table, people’s diets are being neglected of their basic necessities. However, fast food companies are managing to keep their drive-thrus filled by spending millions of dollars on advertisements.
Companies, such as McDonalds, have responded by incorporating Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the way they do business. However, what about personal responsibility? Should we rely on the government to tell us what to eat? By applying ethical theory, this paper will attempt to look at both sides of the argument. Situational Analysis Health care costs in the United States are rising at an alarming rate.
Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibilities Introduction to Ethics and CSR - Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) is the concern for society’s long term needs and wants. There are two contrasting opinions on CSR. One view is ethical whilst the other takes an economical approach. The Ethical Approach - (Lantos, 2000) stated that CSR is the ethical approach to the running of a business. Many businesses try to take a more ethical, caring approach in their business by providing considerate and flexible working hours, recycling their waste and carrying out their business in a correct and fair manner.
McDomination The globalization of fast food has had a significant impact on not only the United States, but the world as a whole. According the Merriam-Webster dictionary, fast food is designed for ready availability, use or consumption and with little consideration given to quality or significance. This definition is one of the main reasons why fast food is such a controversial issue. In order to prepare the food quickly, not much consideration goes into quality and this is why many people blame fast food for weight gain and health issues. Many of the large fast food restaurants that we as Americans are familiar with are McDonald’s, Burger King, Taco Bell, Subway, and Kentucky Fried Chicken, but they do not end here.