Essays on Fast Food

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 Continue reading...

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

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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, Continue reading...

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, Continue reading...

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 Continue reading...

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 Continue reading...

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 Continue reading...

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, Continue reading...

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, Continue reading...

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 Continue reading...

- 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 Continue reading...

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 Continue reading...

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 ( Continue reading...

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 Continue reading...

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 Continue reading...

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 Continue reading...

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 Continue reading...

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, Continue reading...

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 Continue reading...

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 Continue reading...

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 Continue reading...

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 Continue reading...

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 Continue reading...

“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. Continue reading...

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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 Continue reading...

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 Continue reading...

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 Continue reading...

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 Continue reading...

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 Continue reading...

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 Continue reading...

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 Continue reading...

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 Continue reading...

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 Continue reading...

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 Continue reading...

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. Continue reading...

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. Continue reading...

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 Continue reading...

Italy

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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 Continue reading...

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 Continue reading...

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 Continue reading...