Ethical Issues In Fast Food

The fast food industry started out very small, but once the industrialized way of producing food at a quick pace was innovated by the McDonald brothers, it exploded. Fast food has transformed the nation, and much of the world. Although they may appear nonthreatening, fast food chains are obliterating independent restaurants and smaller chains, “He [Jim Hightower] viewed the emerging fast food industry as a threat to independent business, as a step toward a food economy dominated by giant corporations, and as a homogenizing influence on American life” (Schlosser 5). The sprawl of fast food chains has made the restaurants inescapable, and that is the goal of the franchisors. Coinciding with fast food chains, corporate factories have overtaken family owned farms and meatpackers. Large

Over recent years, the United States obesity epidemic has increased in abundance to the point where an individual should be worried about making healthier life choices. Eating habits are an immense reason why our health has changed for the worse since the 70s. People die young due to developing obesity related diseases. Diseases occur from choices people make, what one decides to eat, and how much an individual decides to eat. Studies show the life expectancy for an unhealthy person who chooses to eat a bigger portion size, often less than the average individual who keeps a balanced way of eating. An individual is at fault, choosing to eat unhealthy or not, yet fast food restaurants can make a change when advertising fast food, providing the

In the article, “Don’t Blame the Eater,” David Zinczenko argues it is the fast food industry’s fault for the nation 's growing obesity epidemic. Furthermore, he believes people should not be blamed for their own obesity. Zinczenko argues fast-food is much more available to the fast paced lifestyle people live in rather than consuming healthy alternatives. He also discusses the fact so many people are on a low budget, it is then best and more inexpensive for them to consume fast-food. Zinczenko states a claim that the fast-food industry “would do well to protect themselves, and their customers, by providing the nutrition information people need” (Zinczenko 464). In other words, he is saying that fast food establishments do not advertise enough

The main contributor, widely reported by top experts, is the consumption of cheap, and convenient foods such as fast food and the myriad of boxed foods available in the supermarket. Diane Brady asserts in her essay, “The Employer-Friendly Case for Pricer Big Macs” that “Of all the reasons why a third of U.S. adults are obese, the lure of cheap, unhealthy food ranks near the top” (519). With continual attention being given to the effects of unhealthy foods on adults and especially young people, one would think that America would wise up and stop consuming it at such an alarming rate. Again, Brady points out that, “Fast food chains have raised their game with healthier menu offerings and support for programs that encourage physical activity, but they continue to thrive by selling high-calorie food. McDonald’s salads, introduced in 1987, make up just 2 percent to 3 percent of U.S. sales” (520). So, a conclusion could be drawn that consumers will and do choose the unhealthy option a majority of the time. However, it does not address the disconnect, or why people are still consuming foods that are unhealthy for them even when given other options. One reason prominently stands out above the rest and that is the lack of education on the real effects the American diet, a highly addictive diet comprised of processed foods, high in sugar and fat, and void of fresh produce and other

The thing is, when asked if the food that is being served was healthy, 76% said “no” it is not healthy, while only 2% said, the food is healthy. Fifty seven percent of young adults from the ages between 18 to 29 say they eat fast-food on a weekly basis. As a person gets older the percentage at eating at fast-food places drops. The surprising fact about the survey was not that it was the lower income who ate more at these places, but that it was the Hispanic and Blacks that made up the biggest percentage of people who ate at fast-food restaurants, with Hispanics slightly higher than the Blacks. Less than 46% non-Hispanics (whites) dined at fast foods weekly. The American eating habit suggest that the appeal of the product (fast-foods) outweighs the health concerns.

It has become common today to dismiss how fast food affects health worldwide. In David Zinczenko’s article, “Don’t Blame the Eater,” he emphasizes that fast food chains are contributing to the ongoing concern of obesity in America. In discussion of obesity, one controversial issue in “Don’t Blame the Eater” has been that fast food chains do not combine calorie information with their advertising meals. On the one hand, he asserts his unfortunate encounter with fast food throughout his childhood to further highlight his standing against fast food chain commerce. On the other hand, Zinczenko argues that diabetes in children have had a significant increase in a decade due to fast food. (p. 242) Furthermore, in making this comment, he urges us to

In the article “The Battle Against Fast Food Begins In The Home”, Daniel Weintraub argues that parents, not fast food companies, are at fault for kids who are overweight/have unhealthy eating habits. Weintraub supports his argument by using and explaining research focused on “... the increasing consumption of fast food and soft drinks, larger portion sizes in restaurants, the availability of junk food on campus, advertising of junk food to children and their families, and the lack of consistent physical education programs in the schools.” The author’s purpose is to raise awareness that parents/guardians need to take responsibility so their children stop blaming others for the issues that are going on in their homes. Weintraub’s articles is

Davis, Brennan, and Christopher Carpenter. "Proximity of Fast-Food to Schools." American Journal of Public Health. American Public Health Association, Mar. 2009. Web. 15 Nov. 2015. Davis and Carpenter show that the students who attended schools with fast food restaurants within a half of a mile are more overweight than children that didn’t have fast food near their schools. The students with fast food restaurants near their school drank more soft drinks and ate less fruits and vegetables. This entry also mentions that multiple studies have shown fast food establishments are constantly clustered within walking distances of schools. Davis and Carpenter wrote that limiting fast food establishments near schools could help reduce obesity.

Fast food industries are filled with high cholesterol and fattening treats. When in a hurry, drive thru windows are easy stops that harm people’s body types more than they may realize. The average fast food meal averages over 1,000 calories. Along with unhealthiness, portion sizes are increasing in meals. Research shows that children eat more without realizing when they are served larger amounts. Vegetable and fruit intake is dwindling down in youth diets. French fries are the most common “vegetable” that children eat making up twenty-five percent of their intake. Fruit juices are 40% of the fruit intake for children. Because of the shift in cultural norms, there are more unhealthy foods at convenience versus the healthy food that used to be found in many

There are many industries in America and around the world that are competitive, such as the Airline industry, Music, Gas and so on so forth. But one of the most competitive industry is the Fast Food industry. There are two major companies within the hundreds of food chains who run the market on top, these companies are McDonald’s and Wendy’s. Both of their originations produce a similar kind of product, such as burgers, salads, and other various alike foods along with competitive prices against each other. McDonald’s and Wendy’s however, both have different outlooks on their products and mission statements. McDonald’s and Wendy’s are two companies that have many similar attributes, but at the same time, many differences within them.

Fast food is quickly becoming America 's cigarette, causing more death related diseases than a packet of smokes. Take a look at the food you’re eating and what does it do to your body. ' “Parents are working more than ever before, and unable to monitor what kids are eating at home, schools are selling astronomical amounts of junk food in order to supplement shrinking budgets. It 's a ticking time bomb, and America 's children are exploding”. Food business has been one of the successful economic fields in United States. McDonald’s, KFC and Hardees are all examples of fast food companies that became well-known worldwide and they sell million meals every month, they attract teens and children mainly and they are getting addicted to it. Although fast food field has a huge profit it doesn’t mean that we should give fast food suppliers and restaurants the permission to do whatever they want. However, fast food suppliers should only care about the quality of their products not “people’s obesity”. Parents are responsible for the obesity in their children and they

Obesity is a growing epidemic around the world. Nauru is a small country of under 10,000 people and was mostly populated by thin and healthy citizens but after they started importing fast foods they have become the fattest country in the world. Fast food causes a variety of diseases that can lead to death and are to blame for rising obesity rates. Due to the diseases caused by obesity medical bills have also skyrocketed with the introduction of fast foods. Inactivity is also a main factor to contribute to the rates rising. Obesity is a horrifying wide-ranging sickness that needs to be overcome, but if the fast food industry isn’t demonized like cigarettes are the rates will only keep increasing.

According to Ann Wigmore, “The food you eat can be either the safest and most powerful form of medicine or the slowest form of poison” (Scott, 2014). Today in America, this has become a reality, where people with busy lives have become accustomed to picking up something quick at a fast food restaurant. Usually, these foods are high in calories and not nutritious. Sitting for two hours at the local Burger King during their rush hour (which is between 12pm to around 1pm), reveals that Americans make poor choices on what they eat. Fast food restaurants and poor exercise have become catalysts in the United States for obesity, hypertension, and Type 2 diabetes.

B. General Statement: Fast food industry has grown dramatically and become so popular. According to the research, people spend more money on fast food than the education. McDonald, Burger King and Subway are the most popular fast food company.

In this era of globalization,we increasingly move towards sophisticated and high living technology.Many things evolve with this change for example architecture building,too dense,and not mention to the way our food preparation.In this case,we stress about the society that likes to take too many fast food as their everyday practice.This is because they are very busy and have no many time to prepare the food.So,the alternative way is they prepared the fast food as their meal.