Essays on Fast Food

Conduct online research on the case Pelman v. McDonald's in which it was alleged that McDonald's was partially responsible for the health problems associated with the obesity of children who eat McDonald's fast food. Should McDonald's and other fast food restaurants be judged negligent for selling dangerous products, failing to warn consumers of the dangers of a high fat diet, and deceptive advertising?

The case of Pelman V. McDonald’s was based on the type of food that is served by the fast food restaurant. The main issue was that McDonald’s failed to warn its consumers about the ...

David Zinczenko begins his essay by stating that young people have started to sue McDonald’s and other fast food chains for serving food that made them obese, and that he agrees with them that their diet choices are not simply a matter of individual or personal responsibility. When he was growing up in the 1980s as the child of a single mother, he also ate two meals a day in fast food restaurants and ended up weighing 212 pounds by the time he went to college. He was lucky because his experience with the military and a health ...

Obesity is becoming an epidemic in America – more than 30% of childhood diabetes cases are Type 2, a condition typically caused by poor diet (Zinczenko, 2002). A variety of factors has led to the increase in prevalence of obesity in America. Sociocultural factors and sedentary lifestyles have led to conditions where many have little choice but to eat fatty, processed foods. The American fast food culture contributes to this level of obesity, as the combination of affordability, taste and convenience makes it easier for a family of any income level to feed themselves on fast food – however, it then ...

Abstract

Background: Many people in the public circles tend to think that fast food is responsible for the increase in obesity cases, particularly in the US (Marlow & Shiers, 2012). There has been a notable increase in the cases of obesity in the US, in the past few decades. Aim: To find out if there is there a link between the increase in obesity cases and the consumption of fast food in the US?

Approach/method: An analysis of current literatures on this topic.

Findings: They vary. Literatures have revealed that there is a connection between frequent consumption of high calorie fast foods and obesity. Behavior, and not fast food is ...

Proposal

Market Research Information As McDonalds belongs to fast food market, therefore it is important to analyze its market and other important factors. These factors are discussed as follow:

The fast food market in Australia is very competitive with low barriers to entry. This has led many fast food chains to emerge and operate in Australian market, thereby increasing the competition in the industry. Another factor that has led the industry to grow is the increasing number of suppliers of the raw material (particularly chicken) and consumers on whom the fast food business is mainly dependent on (Johansen 2012).

Competition

There ...

Fast foods are not new phenomena; these are foods that are quickly prepared and served. It traced its origin in the US in the 1950s. In a typical setup, these foods are served in restaurants, and other food outlets close to the people. The ever growing popularity of such foods has been to blame on the laziness of the people (especially college students) who seem to prefer precooked meals to well cooked meals. These types of food are common among the children in the colleges, both local college students and international college students. These types of food include, desserts, ...

Junk food is a slang term for food that is rich in fat, sugar, salt, and calories, but with little protein, vitamins or minerals. Therefore, this food is of little nutritional value. Salted snack foods, sweet desserts, gum, candy, fried fast food, and soda are the examples of junk food. These foods are tempting because they are widely available, convenient and cheap. For example, in the United States only $165 billion was spent on it in 2010 (“10 States That Consume Too Much Fast Food”). Another research shows that in recent decades consumption of junk food has increased dramatically, ...

Introduction

For a long, French fries and hamburgers have been the order of the day in most restaurants. This is rapidly changing across many food restaurants. It is not the end of French fries and burgers as such. It is the dawning of an era of quick, affordable and increasingly healthier foods compared to erstwhile fast foods. More precisely, real food is rapidly becoming the new fast food. There is widespread commitment to healthy food choices as a lifestyle rather than a diet. This has developed this new trend where previously fringe foods like vegetable juice, kales and organic produce ...

Management

In fast food industry operations and supply chain is one of the core areas where every company has to focus on to get the desired result. In United States few of the fast food giants provide different experiences of food and services. Hamburgers are one of the favourite fast food for most of the fast food lovers and amongst teenagers. Preparation of food, its taste, ingredients, variety of toppings and delivery on time are few of the issues count in operations that do matter for customers to experience the services and feel the difference. McDonalds and Wendy’s are ...

They say that, “Eating is a moral act” ("Ethics of Eating"). Unfortunately, even though what we eat is a reflection of our character, basic values and beliefs, the American people of today are not giving much thought to what they eat. Whether they are buying their food at a local fast-food franchise or at a supermarket, Americans prefer their food to be cheap, convenient, and quick. The American way of life is built around efficiency and speed, and today, they like things that are easy and fast, that require minimal economic or personal sacrifice. However, there was once a ...

Fast foods are not new phenomena; these are foods that are quickly prepared and served. It traced its origin in the US in the 1950s. In a typical setup, these foods are served in restaurants, and other food outlets close to the people. The ever growing popularity of such foods has been to blame on the laziness of the people (especially college students) who seem to prefer precooked meals to well cooked meals. These types of food are common among the children in the colleges, both local college students and international college students. These types of food include, desserts, ...

The thesis statement in the essay: The fast food industry has been identified as the culprit of obesity due to its hidden sodium, sugar and fat content of the food being served. Studies have shown that there are at least two out of every three Americans who suffer obesity, and one of the major causes of deaths in America is due to obesity-related illnesses. The author explains that the fast food industry had intentionally been producing destructive foods based on the serving portions, high calories, and excessive limits of salt and sugar. In the first chapter of the book, ...

Proposal Assignment

Introduction I intend to research and write about the area of fast food products. In essence, I intend to concentrate on the health effects of the products they offer to the society. I shall be considering the effects these products have both in the long and short term. I am motivated by the recent occurrences where young children have sought to sue the fast foods and particularly MacDonald’s for their products. This should be considered from a wider perspective. It is should be canvassed in the context of overall health care costs incurred by government, the ethical premise ...

- What is the type of source you have found for your evaluation? I have decided to select a book as my source for evaluation as books are more detailed and contain more information. - What year was the information published or posted? The information present in the book was published in the year 2005. - Who is the author of the source? The author of the book is known as Tracy Brown Collins, a published author and an editor of young adult books and the publisher/sponsor who published the book is known as Green haven Press. - What ...

Analysis of Fast Food Industry: McDonald’s

A porter’s model is a powerful tool for understanding where power lies in any particular industry or business. It helps the businesses to understand their position in the market, the steps they need to take to improve their sales by beating the competition and become the market leaders. There are five basic components in the porter’s model, they are: 1. Threat of New entrants 2. Threat of substitutes 3. Competitive Rivalry 4. Power of buyers and 5. Power of Suppliers. If we look at today’s fast food industry then we can easily apply porter’s model ...

Importance of Nutrition

Nutrition is important because it affects body development and systems at all the stages of an individual’s life. Diet affects mood alteration, mental development, physical well-being, and behavior. Nutrition affects physical health because the amount and quality of food eaten determine the availability of energy needed and the nutrients. The nutrients in the food are important in coordinating the activities of the nerves and the muscles. Nutrition affects mental health in that the brain requires certain nutrients found in food for proper functioning. Poor nutrition can influence the mind by causing depression, poor sleep, fatigue and poor concentration ( ...

Introduction

Obesity is the body condition in which a person’s body weight is at least twenty percent higher than his or her normal body weight. Conversely, an individual is said to be obese if the ratio of his weight and height (also known as Body mass Index, BMI) is 30 and above. Wealthy lifestyles lead to obesity in the developed countries today. According to the Arabian Gulf daily Kuwait Times dated May 29, 2014 Kuwait is ranked number 4 in terms of global obesity (“Kuwait Ranks No.4”). Also the report claims that more than fifty percent of the female ...

Introduction

Have you ever pondered why many Americans today are victims of terminal diseases? Certainly, it is hard to comprehend with such thoughts yet the truth is; many Americans today suffer from terminal illnesses that are elicited by their eating habits. An individual’s dietary habits play a critical role in determining the health status. Poor dietary habits, especially the consumption of fast foods occurs as one of the most comprehensive factor that predisposes people to chronic illnesses that are expensive to manage. Apart from dietary practices, physical activity exercises such as going to the gym at least four times ...

Are Fast Food Outlets in Hospitals Ethical?

Hospitals are defined to be places where the ill or sick or infirm individuals are supposed to get well in order to return to their life before they got sick. However, today, one notices that there are many fast food outlets mushrooming around hospital premises, and sometimes within hospital premises! This short paper posits that having fast food outlets around or within hospital premises is unethical, and should not be practiced. Fast food outlets are known for serving high-calorie, high-sugar and high-cholesterol food. There is evidence already that those who regularly patronize fast food outlets are at risk for ...

English

Over the last thirty years or so, fast foods have literally intruded and broke into every nook and corner of the American society. The fast food industry is an industry that evolved with just a few of modest eateries in the southern Californian region that served hot dogs and hamburgers, and the same has now infiltrated into every possible space of the American society, offering a wide variety of fast foods in all parts of the nation where customers are keen on spending money on fast foods. Fast foods, which were initially served in specific eateries at the time ...

Food is normally seen as an engine that drives many societies in the world. It is very hard to find a given food that serves in a given state as their stable meal. Different states seem to have a taste for a given food. A selection of a specific food can never be possible as people within a state come from diverse cultures. People from diverse cultural background always have their own taste and preference. For instance, the people of Arizona are of mixed cultures and different backgrounds. It is difficult to find an official food served in Arizona, ...

In the recent past, fast food industry has infiltrated into the lives of many American people. The fast food industry has spread all through the US following the customers to wherever they are. Fast foods are now served almost everywhere: in schools, universities, airports zoos, stadiums and many other places. In a book by Eric Schlosser, Fast Food Nation, it is explained how the fast food industry is ruling the lives of many American people. It further points that the industry has turned the American heterogeneous society into a homogeneous one headed to disaster. Eric Schlosser’s compelling evidence ...

Have you ever faced a situation where you have to choose between preparing a healthy meal and going to a fast food restaurant? Millions of Americans face this decision on a daily basis and the impact of their choices has become apparent over the last three decades. In the 1970s, the number of fast food restaurants doubled according to the Census of Retail Trade (Chou, Grossman, and Saffer). Since the same period, obesity and obesity related diseases increased rapidly in the U.S. Today, junk food is prevalent in our culture and is commonly found in fast food restaurants like ...

Abstract

This case study will examine the challenges that the Porcini Inc Company is undergoing and conduct a study on the possible changes meant for implementation to meet the competition that is being brought forth by the rival fast food restaurants. This paper will also identify the changes that should be initiated to improve on the company’s growth through an increase in the number of sales which will be achieved through identifying the gaps that need to be filled in order to achieve the desired success. Recommendations will also be highlighted in relation to the changes that need to ...

Should Fast Food Be Banned?

Human’s lives have changed over years and the nature of their actions. In these recent years, the cycle of life has become fast and time is almost out of peoples’ hands. The reason behind this fact is the cost of living is becoming higher. People have to work for many hours because nowadays’ life is becoming difficult. Therefore, the way of life must change to keep up with this style of life. Food was one of the main things that got changed because of this matter.New methods offood preparation were created and ways of cooking have changed mostly ...

Introduction

Business performance emanates from the comprehension of the diverse issues that may impede on their operational mandate. As such, through an inclusive approach towards analysis of both the internal and external environment, successful outcomes are bound to prevail. Thus, from the analysis of Chipotle, it has been highly frontward within the fast food sector in regards to profitability and the business operational model. Accordingly, through investment into distinctive performance approach, the company has sustained market reach and growth both in US and other countries. Elle’s visionary leadership approach has been pivotal for Chipotle. Nonetheless, there are various challenges ...

“A generation ago, three-quarters of the money used to buy food in the United States was spent to prepare meals at home. Today about half of the money used to buy food is spent at restaurants--mainly at fast food restaurants.” says Eric Schlosser in his book, Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal. It is commonly recognized that junk food has become an indispensable part of our modern lifestyle, and the consumption of fast food is rapidly increasing every year. Fast food has clearly replaced snacks and in some cases even meals in the traditional diet. ...

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Introduction

The early 1900s were a period of significant change – aircraft, cars, transatlantic ocean liners – all these were coming into mainstream use, and owe their emergence to this period of technical advancement. Another lesser-remembered innovation of the time that captured the imagination of the people was the automat. The first example of automated fast food at a low price, the system consisted of a number of windows in which food was displayed. You put in a coin (initially a nickel or 5 cents later revised to a dime or 10 cents) and the window could be opened and the ...

Introduction

Modern day advertising is focused more on selling at any cost, rather than true benefits. Advertisements today, especially those that target children are increasingly becoming less focused on the benefits that would accrue to children and are crassly interested in furthering the selling of their products. This thesis explores specifically, advertisements related to hand sanitizers, fast food, and instant food. The advertising targeted on children is under attack as it is supposed to be making children fuss and demand things that they actually do not need.

- Explanation about how deceptive is the advertisements about hand sanitizers are would ...

Part 1

- Chipotle was started in 1993. Initially the company operated a single hotel. The chain works with a mission of serving high quality dishes quickly. At the moment, the chain boasts of perfection in fast-food-experience. The restaurant has 1600 outlets globally. The food chain posted a profit of $110.3 million last year and is still growing in revenue. - The Chipotle company is widely felt in the market due to its strong marketing strategies. The company brands itself as an efficient fast food. It has a symbolic logo of red and brown colours. The names are written in in ...

Food and health are becoming a great deal for society especially for people who suffer from health related diseases. In order to have a lifestyle that is healthy and be able to move around easily, people should consider what they eat. One of the major diseases that affect our society negatively is obesity. High blood pressure and the two types of diabetes also have undesired effects. In his article, Balko discusses how the government is becoming a negative influence in our society by over regulating food choices. However, I find that the government plays an influential role in informing ...

It is mesmerizing how fast food has gained worldwide approval. Not only teenagers and kids but also adults are being driven towards consuming more and more fast food. Its increasing popularity has been fueled by a number of factors. Although its disadvantages were not as widely known or felt initially, increasing fast food consumption is also becoming a source of concern due to the many health dangers it poses. One of the main advantages of having fast food in the West is that it helps to save money. It is comparatively cheaper than other alternatives. Parents prefer to give ...

Food and health are becoming a great deal for society especially for people who suffer from health related diseases. In order to have a lifestyle that is healthy and be able to move around easily, people should consider what they eat. One of the major diseases that affect our society negatively is obesity. High blood pressure and the two types of diabetes also have undesired effects. In his article, Balko discusses how the government is becoming a negative influence in our society by over regulating food choices. However, I find that the government plays an influential role in informing ...

Industry Analysis: Fast Food Industry

Introduction The fast food industry has been one of the most economically consistent industries in the world. At times when other service industries have been undergoing economic turmoil, this industry has remained strong and has, in fact, witnessed growth in the last few decades. Research indicates that the fast food industry in the United States generates more than 165 billion dollars in terms of revenue on a yearly basis (Collins, 2005). Currently, there are more than 180,000 fasts food establishments belonging to different brands. One of the reasons that could be perhaps attributed to the observed economic consistency ...

Business Plan – Café Laura

Executive Summary The current business plan is for Laura Café Shop. Laura fast moving foods café shop will focus on providing daily necessity for local coffee, chips, fruits, chicken, blended juice, tea and soda enthusiasts among many others with a place to relax and think about ways of overcoming life stresses. Nevertheless, the café will offer people a comfortable place to meet friends, share meaning and read books. With the growing need for fast moving foods as mentioned in the list above, Laura café will take advantage of Outlet Shopping Center with a focus to ...

Junk food can simply be defined as any food that provides minimum nutrients with a very high amount of calories; empty caloric foods. These foods tend to be more appealing to the consumers as a result of their ever great taste, attractiveness and their advertisements. The busy nature of the 21st century has made these quickly accessible foods preferred to cook by many. With these foods comes the health issue; the food have been recognized to cause a wide range of lifestyle diseases and conditions (Fister 331). The health hazards accompanying the consumption of fast foods have made the ...

A survey carried out in 2012 indicated that up to 52% of the people do not know how to feed on a healthy diet. In addition, out of every 4 people, at least 1 feed on fast food in a day. Majority disregards the nutritional content of the food as well as the right potions leading to some mild effects and sometimes very critical health challenges. Some of the mostly used fast foods include fries, burgers, pizza, Chicken wraps, and sodas, among others. The issues of fast food are so critical in USA such that it made the first ...

MacDonald`s Corporation is regarded as the American powerful, fast food service economy. Currently, the organization serves approximately 68 million clients on a daily basis across 119 nations. The organization has managed to make a profit of about $5.5 billion with a deep cultural pride in its “patrimonial culinaire” (Schlosser et al. 4) Theories indicate that the culture/cognitive trend in MacDonald Corporation have led to the trend of homogeneity and standardization. Given the large scope of globalization cultural trend, MacDonald Corporation has been able to address the principles of its fast food dominance in the easiest and efficient manner. ...

Is Fast Food Making Americans Overweight?

Abstract Speed and organization are at the heart of the American way of life. American mothers drive their children to school, pay bills online, schedule meetings, respond to emails, and all that they do before going to work. This vivid example gives answer to the question why the fast food has displaced the traditional food. In modern world people have no time and desire to cook. Thus, it is not surprisingly that the fast food is a part of the American way of life. The paper investigates the issue of the obesity through the example of the American society. ...

The all American meal that has become popular all over the world comes with a price. What made it popular around the world was the ability to provide cost effective delicious food at the blink of an eye. The fast food chains have worked hard to maintain the cost advantage over other forms of food but in the process they have neglected the quality of food products they are using. The consuming of fast food to the level of abuse has left many of the younger generation obese and lethargic and causing the various types of diseases. As if ...

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Introduction

Chipotle needs a fast food environment that is dynamic and receptive to new ideas. Italy is the right pace for such a venture. For the Chipotle to work, it needs an environment that is suitable for its prosperity. Such an environment was influenced by the population of the place and its perception on food, the business environment, which affects issues such as market and the consumption of fast foods in the country. The business environment is influenced by a lot of factors, inclusive of the GDP of a country. Overall, Italy has all the essentials needed for ...

Fast food chains have established internationally in all kinds of areas in order to satisfy the demand of the masses. Fast food has been exactly what its name literally but not actually means: fast spreading food. Its popularity has increased by leaps and bounds. Not only has its popularity swelled in the recent years, its harmful effects on health have also been dilated upon on several forums and the heaps of money that are spent by kids on this unhealthy food have also been frowned upon. Fast food outlets have grown with such incredulous speed that they can now ...

The fast food business is that which serves food that is specific in terms of its preparation such as hamburgers or even cold sandwiches. It is possible to choose one’s food restaurant or even acquire a fast food franchise such as McDonalds as it is the case of this group. In order to buy several franchises in fast food business, the following questions need consideration: - What is the kind of food that you would consider having in your restaurant? In as much as fast food outlets have a history of dealing with specific types of food, these ...

Anything that is easy and fast always has repercussions. Fast food is easy to buy, easy to eat and above all is tasty. How many of us can say no to a chicken burger, fries and some soft drink when we are hungry? The kiddy meal at a famous fast food chain is popular worldwide. Be it USA, China, Africa or India, every kid knows about Happy Meal. Heavy advertising and promotions have made fast food very popular. The latest promotions by fast food chains show that burgers and pizzas are cost effective too; showing college students and kids ...

In the recent past, there has been a debate over who is actually to blame for the steady rise and increase in the number of obese people in the society. There is a school of thought that articulates the reasoning that healthy eating habits and obesity squarely lies on the shoulders of the individual human being. This line of thought and reasoning postulates that one has the choice to decide on whether he or she will eat healthy or junk food from the restaurants and the corporations at large. On the other hand, there is a school of thought ...

In this paper I would like to discuss very important topic nowadays, which is the fast food. Fast foods are everywhere and became the part of our lives. I will provide you with my vision of the impact of fast foods on all of us. I will also discuss if the fast food is a good or a bad thing. The pace of life keeps increasing from day to day and fortunately or unfortunately we have to keep up with it. Time is everything now. The more time you have, the more successful you can become. You can spend ...

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Marketing Chipotle is one of the highest rated restaurants in the United States. The company has constantly been improving its services to meet healthy consumer lifestyles, health laws and standing against farm animal cruelty. The SWOT analysis is strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. The analysis helps the company not only to find their strengths, but also turn their weaknesses into strengths, and threats into opportunities. The SWOT analysis will also help Chipotle create a strategic management style that will keep the company progressing and supporting their mission statement and visions. The SWOT analysis is important because it does not ...

Scrap Book Notes

The global statistics on the prevalence of lifestyle-related diseases including diabetes are shocking. A report from diabetes.org shows that more than 29.1 million Americans, (about 9.3%) of the country’s population suffer from diabetes. Further, upwards of 86 million Americans have been diagnosed with obesity and/or pre-diabetes. There are even more diseases resulting from unhealthy lifestyles. Other than physical activities, food remains one of the most important contributing factors to the lifestyle diseases epidemic. The main reason for this is the culture among Americans dominated by the likes of McDonalds, Chic-Fil-A and KFC. Many people, especially young people are ...

Harm of fast food is very high, and its products are the enemies of the digestive system, because they relate to junk food. Of course, if you eat a hamburger a month, special harm to the body it will not do. But if you do a regular fast food meals, as it is happening everywhere in America, obesity and other problems cannot be avoided. Americans, whose food fast food becomes a way of life from childhood, are a good example of such a hazard supply. More than 50 million people in the United States are obese, the average person's ...

Introduction

McDonald’s is the leading chain of restaurants that was established in year 1967 by opening a very first fast food restaurant in Canada. Since then, McDonald’s showed a crucial growth in restaurant chains, spreading them in Germany, Japan, Australia, and UK. In these 40 years, McDonald’s has emerged as a leading fast food restaurant chain throughout the world. But from the last five quarters, this company is not gaining profit, which is questionable for its shareholders and managers. McDonald’s share is becoming sluggish since last 4 quarters and has a growth of only 7 percent ( ...

- 120 words in an "elevator pitch" format. My business is an app powered food delivery business in Beijing, which allows businesses that do not deliver offer their food with our delivery service. The business name is Fast Food. This company will hire people for delivery, so there is no necessary for restaurant staff to deliver the food. People will order through the app on phone or website; there are menu and picture on that app and website. Our profit is from top parties, the restaurant and customers. 15% delivery fee of the order from customers, 10% of the ...

Final Strategic Plan and Presentation

Final Strategic Plan and Presentation

Part I –Business Concept

The Business is in the fast food industry and is a fast food restaurant dubbed “Daily Health” it is majorly in business to provide customers with quality food products that are not only healthy, but also are very affordable. Daily Health also has a long commitment to quality service delivery to customers ensuring that clients are satisfied with the quality and value of the services provided in its stores. Daily Health’s mission is “to be preeminent global fast food restaurant which would be the first choice for every customer. This mission statement is ...

The argument that the government should add tax to fast food items is debatable. The debate is an ongoing one which has sparked much controversy in the nutrition circles. The idea of added tax on certain food items is at the center two bigger ideas. First of all, strong scientific support links diet to life-threatening diseases, along with the anxiety of the “increasing prevalence of obesity that has fuelled calls for strategies to reduce intakes of dietary fat, sugar, and salt and overall food energy” (Taxing Food, para. 2). Secondly, the cost of food is an important factor in ...

The Balanced Score Card

Definitively the balanced scorecard is a performance management tool that is used to measure and report on the effectiveness and efficiency of execution of activities by staff and monitors the consequences of these on the performance of the organization in terms of its profitability and competitiveness (Kaplan, 2010, p. 3). The Daily Health business has a host of objectives in regard to the mission and vision of the company. The mission of the company specifically outlines that it is purposed to be preeminent global fast food restaurant which would be the first choice for every customer. This mission emphasizes ...

Burger king is a global fast food chain that began in 1953. Burger King began as a restaurant based in Jacksonville and Florida. The restaurant ran into financial crisis that led to its sale to Miami based franchises who bought it and gave it the name Burger King. The two franchises were James McLamore and David Edgerton. The company has changed hands in for the past half a century and lately 3G capita of Brazil has acquired majority shares in Burger King and have restructured the company to realize more profits. Burger King operates more than 12000 restaurants across ...

Introduction and situational analysis. Today, one of the current epidemics facing the world, and more so America is Obesity. Many factors lead to obesity, such as genes and family history, health conditions, medicines, emotional factors, pregnancy, lack of sleep, environment, lifestyle and poor nutrition. However, the elements that seem to be the main instigator in the rise of obesity are the latter. In today’s fast paced society, the convenience of fast food has taken precedence over preparing a balanced meal. The media and the government have also latched on to the idea that fast food restaurants are the ...

Sometimes frenzied rhythm of life makes us forget about healthy food and start eating anything we have close at hand. In most cases it is fast food that can be quickly cooked and quickly eaten. But such a kind of food cannot but influence our organism, and this impact turns out to be dangerous. The first problem we face, when we get into the habit of eating fast food is stomach diseases. Usually fans of fast food do not eat regularly and prefer to swallow up a solid amount of food at once. As a result they feel heaviness ...

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The Report Topic here LSC 2103 Final Writing Exam Discuss the following question in a MINIMUM of 250 words Fast food restaurants should post warnings about the dangers of eating their food. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Personal choice

Placement of warning by restaurants / fast foods in the promotional material is a highly debatable argument. Primarily, the word ' warning' is a considerably strong word in the lieu. It can be used against explosive material, hazardous material or other such material that falls under the category of destructive material. However, fast food by no ...

Impact of Globalization on Native Cultures

The world’s cultures have greatly been affected by the globalization craze. Globalization has influenced how people think and feel about themselves and their culture. This has led to changing trends on the cultural aspects of the affected groups more so those that are non western. The most affected aspect of these non native cultures touches on body image and cultural activities (Wilk 2006)). For example, in the past, among the Abagusii people in Western Kenya it was taboo for wives to sleep in the same room let alone in the same bed with their husbands. Women had their ...

Introduction

Obesity and food related poor health have been public health issues in the U.S. for more than fifty years and are now prevalent in all parts of the world. The rates of diabetes, which are almost all related to food, obesity and inactivity, have been estimated to increase by 37% in the U.S, 134% in India and 76% in China (Yach, Stuckler, and Brownell, 2006). As a result of the proven link between poor dietary habits and disease, the public, policymakers and health professionals have openly challenged fast food industry practices. Although obesity and poor diet are caused by ...