Since its arrival in the mainstream, fast food has affected the lives of every person who has consumed it. Just think?Fast food has helped us add a few pounds, it has helped us save money, it has even changed the way we drive to work or where we live. Fast food has affected our lives in more ways than we can even imagine. It has had an affect on our economy, both in America and oversees and even our environment. The book Fast Food Nation, written by Eric Schlosser has highlighted the consequences fast food restaurants have presented. The book shows us through much research and many statistics, that fast food has brought us more than just cheap burgers and greasy fries. Fast Food Nation shows us directly how fast food restaurants effects have expanded to nearly every facet of life. .
Fast Food Nation opens with an introduction into the history of fast food restaurants. Schlosser tells us how fast food restaurants began to join the mainstream following the Second World War. He points out that the post-war era was ideal for the growth of the industry. Americas economy was still strguggling and people were looking for a cheap and quick meal to get on with their jobs. The automobile was becoming cheaper and more efficient. Also, Schlosser claims that there is no coincidence that first one of the first fast food restaurants was opened in 1956, "the same year," according to Schlosser, "that America got its first shopping mall and that Congress passed the Interstate Highway Act." He shows how the industry has boomed through owner's strategies to lower costs, mass advertise, and make fast food accessible in order to better the lives of all Americans. But did he better all Americans? According to Fast Food Nation, Schlosser says defiantly not and he asks that all Americans open their eyes through his book to the negative consequences that derived from fast food.
Ray Kroc, owner of McDonalds built his company on an ideal through the American lifestyle.
However, senior people do not eat fast food very often. The group that consumes fast food the most is teenagers. ... That is why old people only eat fast food once in while. ... However, a fast food restaurant is not always near their house. ... Some young people eat fast food because it tastes good. ...
In part I of Fast Food Nation, Eric Schlosser writes about the reasons why fast foods are so popular in America today. Fast food really took off in California after World War II. ... Additionally, fast food entrepreneurs took a lot of risks in the beginning because many benefited from the rise of fast food. Many innovators became successful in fast food industry. ... Children consumed fast food without giving it much thought. ...
Obesity is not the only health issue to which fast food contributes. Fast food is also one of the main causes of the increase of food poisoning cases in America. ... Fast food undoubtedly gives ease to American consumers as it allows access to food more quickly. The introduction to fast food has greatly impacted the hassle of the preparation of food. ... Although fast food allows busy Americans access to food in a faster amount of time, the health risks it introduces are a great problem. ...
Many people like to eat fast food, especially for children. ... Then, try not to eat fast food. ... Thus, fast food does not always save time. ... Fifthly, do you know how many calories Fast Foods have? ... The important thing for us is that don't consider Fast Food as our daily food. ...
Fast food companies spend at least $1.6 billion a year in the United States on advertising, according to the Federal Trade Commission. ... By instilling a sense of familiarity around their product, fast food companies are able to gain lifetime customer loyalty. ... Campaign Intention Advertising campaigns for fast food restaurants have changed in their intent over time. ... Regulation and Criticism One of the main areas of regulation facing fast food companies is the advertising of "junk food" to children. In the United Kingdom, the Children's Food Bill is intended to highly regulate t...
Popularity of Fast Food The growing popularity of fast food has brought about ruthless competition in the fast food industry. ... First of all, fast food is prepared from unhealthy meat. Most animals raised as food for fast food restaurants come from "factory farms." ... Today adults and children are more addicted to fast food. ... Also, the fact that fast food is much cheaper than other foods is another advantage to the fast food society. ...
Could it be possible that fast food has become more popular than classic home cooked meals? Fast food has become a popular demand to the society within the last few years. ... These days, a fast food restaurant can be found on just about every corner. ... The prices on fast food are generally cheap, and priced reasonably. ... Fast food places also provide numerous selections at very decent prices. ...
In the four miles that we drive from our house to the school, we pass four or five fast food restaurants. ... Little does he know, that those fast food companies are attempting to brain wash him to go there and buy their product, not only weekly but also daily. The cause and effects of living a fast food diet life style stretch from not having enough time or money, which leads to obesity, type two diabetes, food borne illnesses and so much more. ... The fast food diet that so many Americans are on is leading to an epidemic of type two diabetes. ... The effect that fast food is having on not ...
" (Fast Food Nation. 3). ... Fast food has been a part of American culture and history for years. ... As the fast food industry grows, the amount of money spent on fast food has increased drastically. ... As the fast food industry began to take root into American society and consumer culture, the marketing and advertisement of fast food began to boom. ... There was a similar increase when the children were exposed to fast food advertisements, with a 1.1% rise in the consumption of fast food. ...