One of the catalysts for such change in Filipino food eating habits is the emergence of commercial fast food chains. ... Eating in the between the scheduled mealtime can now be possible since, fast food chains offer food all day long without letting consumers worry for time wasted in food preparation. Fast Food chains also cater to different tastes of consumers at such a quick pace, attracting more people with a wide variety of food courses to choose from. ... Nowadays, people can just drop by, on the way to their offices, to take out some fast food meal. ... Getting used to fast food meals w...

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McDonald, Berger-King, there are bunch of fast food chain restaurants around where you are. ... Fast food is often associated with fat and not without reason. ... Perhaps it means that cutting back on the fast food visits is not a bed idea. ... For most of children, they are hard to refuse the attraction from fast food store. ... Living in an acceleration age, fast food can be considered as a convenient option. ...

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Also what foods trigger our senses; Different foods affect different hunger triggers, like fast food or, better known to do so, Chinese food, may fill us fast, but the after cravings come much faster and are usually of the same type of unhealthy food. With that in mind, it is equally important to moderate how fast food is consumed. ... Theres a psychological theory, thats been studied, showing that when people put food on a plate they'll fill it up as much as they can, and the bigger the plate, the more the food. ... Along with however much we eat, fast we eat and how often we eat, may al...

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Fast food restaurants has several definitions but a definition my partner and I created was a fast food restaurant is a restaurant through which food is prepared in a matter of minutes and eating in or carrying out is optional. ... It is because they are popular fast food restaurants known throughout the U.S.A. ... Most fast food restaurants are eaten because of variety. Some foods eaten at a fast food restaurant are burgers, chicken, fries, gyros, or tacos. ... Convenience is an important factor of fast food restaurant in the U.S.A. you probably see a fast food restaurants on every corner. ...

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Fasting in Islam Fasting existed in religions before Islam and Ramadan is the fasting month in Islam. Fasting became a duty in Islam on February 2, 624 A.D., that is, 1422 years before. ... The fasters eat less food and drink more liquids, then they go to mosques to perform nightly prayers which are 4 and 20 prostrations. ... There are some customs in Ramadan, like firing cannons at the same time in different places to indicate the beginning of the fast at dawn and the end of fasting at sunset. ... In the afternoon, before sunset, the city streets are full of people who want to buy pleasan...

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Some common foods we take for granted were unavailable, and some foods available then are rarely eaten today. ... It provided food for everyone, not just the rich and famous. ... Honey was used to sweeten foods and drinks. ... Many days were designated as fast days, on which no meat could be eaten: at the very least, meat was not eaten on Fridays and during Lent. ... On fast days, fish and shellfish could be eaten. ...

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Food and Depression Food is often associated with disorders and the ability to change moods. Certain foods are known to have a calming affect, for example comfort foods, the majority of which are high in carbohydrates and fats. ... Often people with an acute psychological disorder will eat to excess and then purge the hated food from their stomachs by self induced vomiting. ... Junk foods are notoriously cheap and are an economic and fast way of feeding large families. ... Many young people have a self destructive relationship with food and do not really think of it as a form of nourishment...

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" This quote means that the people who eat fast food a lot are missing out on the sounds, smells, and creation of the food that they eat. ... Not only does the regular consumption of fast foods damage your health, but most fast food contains plenty of harmful chemical additives, such as preservatives, and pesticides. It's not just the chemicals in fast food that affect the environment; it's the whole chain of production. Fast food places sell a lot of meat which is produced at factories. ... Also, many of fast food products are transported long distances, further increasing th...

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To make it less confusing, one can look at the vast choices of restaurants to choose from as three different types of dining: fast food, family oriented diners, and fine dining. The first type of restaurant, fast food, is self-explanatory. ... The food found in these restaurants is very fast, very cheap, very unhealthy, and to many people, very satisfying. ... While patrons are not expected to clean up their table, they are expected to tip their food server a portion of their total bill. ... However, there are always those special times when one might want to celebrate by enjoying an e...

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Non-dieters at the height of their laziness resort to eating fast food. ... If dieters do choose to eat out it is more than likely not going to be at a fast food establishment. If these dieters must choose fast food they will scrutinize the menu much more so than non-dieters. ... These people choose their foods based on wants or desires at that given moment. ... Thus, though both groups eat food on a daily basis, eating patterns and food selection clearly shows the two groups, dieters and non-dieters, differ in the way each meal is planned, selected, and eaten. ...

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The taste of the food The food was really hard for me to get used to because our food is different from American food. ... My sisters, and brother like fast food; they grew up here in America. ... It took me pretty long to try fast food and other out side food. ... Even though, it took me long time to adjust American food, I end up eating fast food and other out side food such as Chinese, Mexican, and Italian food mostly. ... Although it was hard for me to learn American food and other culture in here, now I eat fast food, Chinese food, and Mexican food etc most of the time. ...

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At a fast food chain, the process of ordering a meal is streamlined into a process of choosing a "combo meal-, size of fries, choice of soft drink, and your meal is served within a matter of seconds for your instant enjoyment. ... The drive-thru is another unique feature of the fast food restaurant, allowing individuals to order and pick up their meals without having to get out of their cars. ... Inversely, people eat fast meals to save time so they can enjoy other activities. ... For them a meal might involve intricate details and customary etiquettes, and it is difficult to accept the con...

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The fast food label may become a social restaurant, common to a bar status. ... This will detour many of the younger customers and the customers who are coming to get the fast food service. ... People playing bingo may get a sense of hunger and would spend a little on food. ... The staff would be increased as well to cover for the fast food reputation that McDonald's has. ...

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You can't eat fatty, or sugary foods, or foods high in carbohydrates. A good suggestion is eating fresh fruits and vegetables, because they have no fat in them, but they do contain sugars but there are different kinds of sugars and these sugars give you energy and they burn off fast .The only thing you should drink is water and you can only drink that in moderation, because water is very heavy, you can very easily drink too much water without even realizing it. ... Another important thing you have to remember is every pound of food you drink is another pound you have to lose. ... You...

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We are constantly reminded--especially when food prices go up--that Americans spend a smaller fraction of their income on food than any other people in the world, now or ever in history. ... It is not eating the proper kinds of food. ... One reason may be the fast pace of American life. ... Food companies might argue that they produce these junk foods purely to meet the demand of consumers for them. ... Poor nutrition may be bad for individuals, but it's not necessarily bad for the food industry. ...

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A large percentage of our students would have eaten three, four, five nights a week at a fast-food restaurant, but Eco-Tech is changing that (Tyre and Scelfo 62). ... I think children would be more interested in eating healthy food, if they were the ones who took the time and dedication to grow it. Eating healthy food is just one of the steps to becoming healthy. ... Picking healthy snacks for children can sometimes be a difficult task, but something parents should pay attention to is how processed the food is. ... To help kids get fit, teachers and parents need to teach children about hea...

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The difference is this time not just the fast food company of McDonalds is worried, but the entire food industry due to suits being filed claiming McDonald's high-calorie food made them fat. ... The judge said that McDonald's food are not more fattening than a lot of the foods people cook at home. ... Restaurant and other food place owners were afraid that if the case against McDonalds was successful it could bring about dozens more lawsuits against any food provider who enticed the public to eat there products. ... And plus, obviously, nobody is forced to eat at McDonald's ...

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At first glance, it's just another one of the many fast food restaurants that clutter our highways. But, a closer look at the legendary fast food chain will yield so much more than a typical eatery. ... Granted, the food is a bit unhealthy, cheeseburgers, french-fries, onion rings, triple thick milkshakes (this is just a small part of the menu) will kill the recommended 2000 calories a day. But, for food cooked under 10 minutes, what else is to be expected? ...

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The customers are satisfied by the great food. ... The last characteristic of the perfect restaurant is the food. The food is really what makes people come back. ... The Consumer Reports article stated, "she would order the same items from different restaurants, but condiments were missing or different, lettuce was brown, tomatoes were unripe, or sandwiches were put together carelessly"("Fast" 46). ... Poorly cooked food could lead to food poisoning or other harmful diseases. ...

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However, no matter how fast one was or what had been done in order to get out of class early there always that one person that had thought of something better and was first in that line. ... Then the moment came when the coveted food was in the tray and one was all set and ready to grab one's new best friend ,a chair, and start eating. ... The people that had received lunch and only had a couple of valuable minutes left did not care how cold the food was or how fresh it was. All the hungry students could think of was that they had been waiting for their food all day and they paid fo...

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They either go to a fast food restaurant or to a fine dining restaurant such as the Olive Garden. ... By taking the time out to plan your meal, your food can be just as good as anything made at any restaurant. ... At both a restaurant and eating at home your food can be prepared any way you like. ... Buffets are always the best, and there are all types of food that can be chosen from. ... At home and at dining places, there is sometimes food left over and many people like to save their food for later, especially if it was superior. ...

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On the other hand Alice Kemps writes in Prologue Magazine that Americans are taught what are healthy foods vs what are harmful foods by the government (2). ... Every year there is a new diet or diet pill that promises fast results. ... Food was put on this earth for us to enjoy. ... The human body is a complex machine that needs food to fuel itself. ... The truth is that food is the one thing on this planet that everyone can enjoy....

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It was pitch black and there was nothing in sight besides a restaurant called Moe's Café and a little gas station so I ran across the street to the gas station as fast as I could and the guy there said oh hi what are you looking for? ... So I decided to get a hot dog and some fries, maybe their food looks better than the waitress. ... It smells like poop, pee, and fried food; throw up, cigarettes, and the garbage. ... The waitress brings my food, took them long enough. ... I had enough; I'd rather starve then eat that food. ...

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She may suffer terribly from hunger pains, yet continue to deprive herself of food. ... Some develop strange eating rituals, may refuse to eat in front of others, or pretend to eat food, only to pocket it and throw it away later. ... Sufferers of anorexia nervosa and bulimia often suffers from mind/body dualism in which the mind neglects and tries to take control of the body by telling the body it does not require further food intake, so as to stay "slim" and "thin" and be socially acceptable (http://zine.dal.net/editorial-life-thin.php). ... They consume large amounts of food, sometimes up to...

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I try to eat healthy but it's kind of hard to being that there is only fast food places around campus, but I think I can do better on eating more healthy. ... I eat and eat but never gain the weight I want to, but I don't eat the right food in order to gain that weight. ...

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