"Hundreds of millions of people buy fast food every day without giving it much thought, unaware of the subtle and not so subtle ramifications of their purchase" (Pg. 10). The widespread phenomenon of fast food consumption has transformed even the simplest aspects of everyday life. An era when eating out was rare and saved for special occasions is coming to an end, and is quickly being replaced with a sky-rocketing demand for fast food. Over time, the fast food industry has increasingly manipulated consumers and corrupted the stability of the nation, and although the convenience and affordability of fast food has made it widely popular, the disadvantages noticeably exceed the benefits.
False advertising is also another unpleasant practice that fast food companies use to lure in costumers. Some of these practices include no warning labels on advertisements like there are on dangerous things like tobacco and confusing labels on food served that lead customers into eating more calories than intended. David Zinczenko advocates that it is some of the fast food companies fault for the decline in America’s general health. At the end, David chooses not to complain about the legalities, but instead encourages us to let the justice system do its work. In the article David Zinczenko discusses “Shouldn't we know better than to eat two meals a day in fast-food restaurants” we the people of America should know by now that it is
The over population problem also correlates with unemployment. Too many people need jobs hence the intense competition, which goes back to those in poverty because there are not enough jobs to employ all those who walk on earth. Montgomery is extremely crafty in his argument on Island of Plenty. He is able to twist his ugly determination on how to save the world by using logic and biblical imagery to understanding and actually, for most, agreeing with his ideas. He fights off most counter arguments that may confront him and all of his sentences are simple and to the point which creates a strong, comprehensible
Over the last couple of years, the United States has, not only, become the most obese country in the world, but also has a large increase in health problems such as heart attacks, diabetes, high blood pressure, and strokes. Business executives of fast food restaurants do not consider the well being of their consumers because that same greed they have, doesn’t allow them to worry about them. In chapter two of the book, “Welcome to Fatland,” there is a focus on how executives came up with different ways to earn more profits and entice customers to buy their products. The best marketing strategy they have developed is “bigness.” Basically, this strategy consists of offering larger quantities to consumers. The cost to the company to produce bigger goods is only slightly different than producing the regular sized, and they could charge consumers a higher amount.
Adalynn Couch Mrs. Williamson W131 23 September 2014 Critique of “Fat and Happy?” The article “Fat and Happy?”, written by Hillel Schwartz, discusses how society mimics people who are overweight. Schwartz claims living in a fat society would exhort self-acceptance. He also believes the fear of weight is more dangerous to one than the weight itself (180). Schwartz proposes becoming an obese society to eliminate the obese minorities and better society as a whole. Although Schwartz attempts to provoke a strong message, he neglects the use of logical support and credibility throughout the article.
It puts pressure on people to become rich so they can buy everything. Now the sole meaning of being successful in America is to have a lot of money. Our eating habits are also hurt by this idea of having everything. We eat too much and buy bigger portions than we need just because it costs only two extra quarters. I am not saying that having nice things is a bad.
Should the Government Regulate What We Eat? Government regulations are not perfect and may have its ups and downs but should we allow them control what we eat? Some feel that this type of authority is a necessary evil, intrusive and there are a few that feel we need even more regulation. One of our forefathers, Thomas Paine said it best, “Government at its best is a necessary evil, and at its worst, an intolerant one.” This statement holds true to this day and age. Considering the rise in heart related diseases, diabetes and a whole slew of other illnesses in younger people which by the way is increasing the cost of healthcare, I can see where the government would consider trying to control a person’s right in order to promote a healthier nation.
Nevertheless the documentary is extremely biased, it makes the fast food companies looks like enemies and it doesn’t even give a point of view which could go against his ideas. Furthermore the article very direct and visual approach is very effective, the viewer certainly captures Spurlock’s message that fast food is very harmful for everyone’s health. Summary According to the documentary the number of “fat” people in the United States is increasing at a nonstop rate, and the fast food companies wash their hands on the problem. The documentary focus on Spurlock’s diet, which only consists of Mc Donald’s menu items. Spurlock during this month experiences not only an increase in
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Of course, obesity needs to be studied, but for the millions of people battling the bulge, they are left on their own to wad through misleading, confusing, and conflicting information. The biggest obstacle to overcoming obesity in this country and throughout the world is information; the lack of actual helpful information and the overabundance of misleading sensationalized claims. Yes millions of dollars are spent on research. Yes, we spend outrageous amounts of money on diet aids, exercise equipment, and surgery trying to battle the “obesity epidemic”, yet no real headway has been gained in this battle. People are still fat and growing fatter all the