Blaming Fast Food Restaurants for Obesity Let’s face it; everyone loves a Whopper every now and then. Yet we are all aware that one too many can bring on dangerous and life-threatening results. Obesity is a growing problem in the United States and more and more children are being affected. But do uneducated families have the right to put the blame on fast food restaurants for their health issues they could have easily prevented? I believe that we are taking it too far by blaming fast food restaurants for obesity and that it is an individual’s responsibility to take the blame.
The Coming of the French Fry Susanne Moore English 111 12H June 15, 2012 Susanne Moore English 111 12H Emily Watson June 15, 2012 Upon reading the excerpt from Eric Schlosser's Fast Food Nation: “Why the Fries Taste So Good I have tumbled upon a whole new appreciation of the French Fry. This excerpt will take you through the story of how the great J.R. Simplot (The great potato Baron) took risks throughout life to build an empire in the French Fry business. It will take you inside how the French Fry that you bake in your oven at home, or you eat at a fast food restaurant has the taste it does, and why we crave it so much. Have you ever wondered how they can make them taste so good being frozen first? If so, this summary should entice you.
It is now a symbol of globalization and the American way of life. McDonald’s has established a fast food system of quick service and uniform quality to their customers. Over 50 million people are served each day by the company. Due to its enormous economic and cultural impact in all parts of the world, McDonald’s has become emblematic of globalization. In 1971 McDonalds’s established their first restaurant in Japan, but due to cultural differences this brought about some issues.
Critical Analysis of Super Size Me McDonald’s feeds more people each day than the entire population of Spain. It is facts such as these that inspired independent filmmaker Morgan Spurlock to investigate deeply into the full effects of America's favorite fast food joint. However, Spurlock chose not to take the typical approach. Instead, he chose to launch a thirty day trial diet called the "McDiet." Over the course of a month, Spurlock commited himself to a diet consisting purely of McDonalds menu items.
Running Header: Apply the Learning Curve Theory Pizza Store Layout Simulation OPS/571 March 5, 2012 Pizza Store Layout Simulation Mario’s Pizzeria, located in Palm Springs, CA, has been open since 1950 and has become popular for its quality and authentic taste. The owner of Mario’s is looking to retire and will be turning the business over to his grandson. However, like any business there have been challenges, even though the customers enjoy the uniqueness in the food, the waiting time has been a concern for the business and to the company’s profitability. Mario’s grandson must examine alternative ways to run processes and apply the learning curve concepts to test the alternative against the existing process. The objective is to increase organizational performance in order to maximize profits for Mario’s Pizzeria.
Base on the information provided in the Executive Summary, I recommend the new formulation of barbecue sauce be marked, in addition to the original sauce, through retail grocery and specialty food market because, in the Executive Summary, 83% of study participations claim to use barbecue sauce at home and the average number of times in the last month barbecue sauce was used while cooking at home was 2.67. Especially 52% reacted favorably to new barbecue sauce. Marketing is the process of focusing business on the customer in order to continue providing goods or services valued by consumers. Marketing includes a plethora of decisions that affect consumer interest in a company: advertising, pricing, location, product line, promotions, and so forth. The majors concerns of marketing are usually referred to as the "four Ps" or the "marketing mix": product, price, place, and promotion.
If the media took a step back and focused on positive eating the public will react and chose a healthier lifestyle. It is not a surprise that fast food has become a way of life in America. Every day about a quarter of the adult population in United States visits the fast food restaurant. Every month about 90 percent of children aged 3-9 visits McDonald's. According to internet research, Americans spend more than $110 billion a year on the fast food.
They all end up in the same ruling that its the consumers choice to enter a fast food establishment and consume their products. But it is evident that fast food corporations have caused a widespread epidemic within the U.S from their many caused negative effects. This is why society blames and accuses these fast food companies for being responsible for the ongoing obesity crisis, but even though their food is not considered of good nutrition, in the end it’s not fast food companies forcing their customers to consume their products, its free will of society. The modern history of fast food in America began on July 7, 1912 with the opening of a fast food restaurant called the Automat in New York. The Automat was a cafeteria with its prepared foods behind small glass windows and coin-operated slots.
Fast Food Fault? Michael Melendez Excelsior College Obesity has become the leading preventable cause of death in the United States. It has become such a problem that the American Medical Association (AMA) now recognizes obesity as a disease (Carey, 2013). The fast food industry is seen by many as the leading cause to the rise of obesity in America. Companies, such as McDonalds, have responded by incorporating Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the way they do business.
He revolutionized the American restaurant industry by imposing discipline on the production of hamburgers, french fries, and milk shakes. By developing a sophisticated operating and delivery system, he insured that the french fries customers bought in Topeka would be the same as the ones purchased in New York City. Such consistency made McDonald's the brand name that defined American fast food. By 1960, there were more than 200 McDonald's outlets across the country, a rapid expansion fueled by low franchising fees. Ray Kroc had created one of the most compelling brands of all time.