...Do You Limit Your Fast Food Intake? For some, fast food is a once in a while treat, but while for others it might be part of their daily diet. In the passage “Pricing French Fries: A lesson in Economics” Shannon Brownlee researches fast food restaurants and sees how much they have grown in years. Also in her research she finds that most of fast food restaurants sales are from frequent customers. As much as 30 percent of Taco Bell’s customers account for 70 percent of its sales. Brownlee calls this group “heavy users” mostly young, single males. During her research she discovers that this group eats as often as 20 times a month at these fast food restaurants. I categorize myself as a moderate user. I limit my intake of fast food to once a week or less....
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...INTRODUCTION Fast food, a kind of food can be prepared and served in a short time, is one of the most controversial and frequent words in the U.S. even in the world. Fast food is commonly considered as an inexpensive meal with much easier preparation than the process at home. As the economic growing, many modern people have to live and work in a very fast tune. They do not have much more time for buying ingredients and preparing food at home so that they’re eager to find a fast and convenient way for their meals. Fast food is one of the ideal solutions. Therefore, more and more fast food restaurants opened. The fast food industry revolutionized the food industry, affecting the lives of the people who produce it and the people who eat it, and the fast food industry has become a large market in the U.S. Fast food companies usually build their businesses in form of franchise chains. Those fast food chains have grown at very fast rate in the past years. By far, the U.S. fast food industry is the largest in the world. Some global fast food brands such as McDonald’s, KFC, Burger King, and Subway, has built a great market share in the world. According to the statistics report form Statista (Richter), “in 2010, the fast food industry generated total revenue of 184 billion U.S. dollars in more than 300,000 restaurants, employing 3.9 million people.” Certainly, the fast food market value is still growing today, and the fast food chains exist in almost every city in the U.S. The fast food industry...
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...alternatives to their food I would not recommend eating at fast food restaurants. In fact, the fast food industry has grown dramatically in the last few years. Most foods served at fast food restaurants have a high calorie count including Carl’s Jr. Carl’s Jr was originally founded on July 17, 1941 in Los Angeles California by Carl Karcher. Carl’s Jr. is an American based fast-food restaurant chain that is currently operating in the Western and Southern states. If someone go to Carl’s Jr. and orders a bacon cheeseburger, onion rings and a milkshake it may contain about 1,980 calories. This may leave about 20 calories left for the rest of...
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...working. As the pace of American lifestyle increased, people did not find enough time to cook their meals. Because most of the fast food was quite tasty, cheap, convenient and readily available, consumers preferred them to regular meals. Even Children of up to 16 years of age played a major role and they were the secondary targets. They had the power to convince their parents to take them out to such fast food restaurants. They enjoyed specialised kids meals and were a key part of the dining experience for families. In 1990, an average of 997 commercials was aired during Saturday morning cartoon hours compared to 225 in 1987. Two thirds of these advertisements promoted candies and fast food. Also, the ‘super-size bags’ and ‘value meals’ became popular since consumers got a great quantity of food at a comparatively lesser price. Getting more for your money is ingrained in the American psyche. Consumers were getting accustomed to bigger and heartier meals as fast food was usually bundle priced i.e. a hamburger, fries and soft drink cost less if bought together than separately. SOCIETAL MARKETING? A study undertaken by “Centers for Disease Control and Prevention” in 1999 revealed that 30% of US adults who were 20 years and older (59 million people) were obese and had increased their calorie and carbohydrate intake over the past 30 years. Increase in this intake resulted in an average gain of 22 pounds per year for men and 11 pounds per year for women. Health problems like cancer,...
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...working. As the pace of American lifestyle increased, people did not find enough time to cook their meals. Because most of the fast food was quite tasty, cheap, convenient and readily available, consumers preferred them to regular meals. Even Children of up to 16 years of age played a major role and they were the secondary targets. They had the power to convince their parents to take them out to such fast food restaurants. They enjoyed specialised kids meals and were a key part of the dining experience for families. In 1990, an average of 997 commercials was aired during Saturday morning cartoon hours compared to 225 in 1987. Two thirds of these advertisements promoted candies and fast food. Also, the ‘super-size bags’ and ‘value meals’ became popular since consumers got a great quantity of food at a comparatively lesser price. Getting more for your money is ingrained in the American psyche. Consumers were getting accustomed to bigger and heartier meals as fast food was usually bundle priced i.e. a hamburger, fries and soft drink cost less if bought together than separately. SOCIETAL MARKETING? A study undertaken by “Centers for Disease Control and Prevention” in 1999 revealed that 30% of US adults who were 20 years and older (59 million people) were obese and had increased their calorie and carbohydrate intake over the past 30 years. Increase in this intake resulted in an average gain of 22 pounds per year for men and 11 pounds per year for women. Health problems like cancer,...
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...America and Obesity Advanced Composition Devry University Justina Brown America and Obesity In the back of your mind, you might be thinking…how did your body change so quickly? It was like almost overnight. It starts with just being a little overweight to having to buy some more jeans. Facts announced by Dr. Neil Hutcher (2011) “Obesity is a disease that affects 34 percent of adults age 20 and over in the United States, which amounts to more than 72 million people. About 32.2 percent of American men and about 35.5 percent of American women are obese.” Gaining weight drastically is a good sign of obesity. For a person to be considered obese his or her body mass index has to be over 30 or weight is 20 percent or more above normal weight. Researched by the Control Disease Center (2010) mentioned that one-third of U.S adults are obese as of 2010 and rates remain high; “Obesity is common, serious, and costly. In 2009, about 2.4 million more adults were obese than in 2007. This epidemic has affected every part of the United States. In every state, more than 15% of adults are obese, and in nine states, over 30% of adults are obese.” There are many dangers to being obese because it may influence your risk of developing high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, gallbladder disease, age-related macular degeneration and breast cancer, and other types of cancer such as; prostate and colon cancer. Obesity is very common amongst Americans and has been for some...
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...Alexa Pierre English 1102: Food and Representation 2 May 2012 Controversies of the Fast Food Epidemic In today’s society, when it comes to food, consumers want the best of both worlds. People desire instant gratification meals such as fast food, but also want companies to be good citizens. Statistics show that 85% of Americans think that consumers should get more than just the product for their money; their support should go to companies that don’t harm the environment or hurt people (Clark, “Fast Food Shake Up”). Is it possible for fast food companies to provide quick, satisfactory food without the health risks involved? Do fast food companies really have any correlation to obesity? Are we taking it too far by blaming fast food companies? When is it individual responsibility, and when is it appropriate to place blame? Regardless of the actual cause of obesity, the major health epidemic in America needs to be addressed (Clark). Before addressing the fast food products, it is important to start with the basics. Does fat in foods actually make you fat? This is a very simple, yet extremely controversial question. Back in the 1860s, an Englishman named William Bantig was so overweight that he didn’t dare doing simples tasks such as walking face-first down a flight of stairs because he was afraid of falling over. His doctor advised that he start a diet that was high in meat and alcohol, and low in fruits. Within months of this new diet, Bantig lost over 35 pounds....
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...The Silent Killer According to the article “Positive Facts of Fast Food.” Author, Larissa Gedney, states that eating fast food has a positive side. Gedney argues that fast food companies offer convenience and low prices. What exactly is the price to pay once people had their fill? Do they have to worry about new illnesses from eating at fast food restaurants? Gedney explains that many fast food companies are helping their customer by displaying all the number of calories for every product on the menu that they will consume. Would people take the time to read about all the calories in every food item that they want to order? That may not happen if they want to get their food quickly. The fast food consumption may lead to obesity, which can increase the risk for heart disease, diabetes, and certain types of cancer, sleep apnea, asthma, arthritis, and pregnancy complications. Regarding Gedney’s,...
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...looking for a place to eat, and every corner you turn, all you see are fast food restaurants. This experience would be similar to another person who lives in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit’s per capita income of $14,213 classifies them as a low socio-economic city (Detroitmi.gov). Now, imagine yourself walking through your city and instead of seeing only fast food, you see options. Fast food is an option, but so are grocery stores and farmers markets. This experience would compare to someone who lives in Belle Meade, Tennessee. Belle Meade had the third highest per capita income in the United States at $104,908 (citybellemeade.org). This amount classifies them as a high socio-economic city. The food availability, specifically the number of fast food restaurants compared to grocery stores and farmer’s markets, in a town varies depending on its socio-economic status. The higher the status, the more variety a consumer will have when it comes to what food is available. The lower the statuses, the less variety because of lower food availability. According to Steve Cummins and Sally Macintyre from the International Journal of Epidemiology, “fast-food outlets are more prevalent in poorer areas”(Cummins and Macintyre 80). Comparing the amount of fast food restaurants available from the heart of each of the two cities, Detroit and Belle Meade, this concept is definitely accurate. In Detroit, there are more fast food restaurants than in Belle Meade. Within three miles in Detroit, one...
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...Controlling Your Sodium Controlling Your Protein Controlling Your Fluid Intake Grocery List Suggestions Fast Food Facts for the Renal Patient Dining Out for the Dialysis Patient Smart Snacking Choices Renal Friendly Holiday Food List Cookbooks for the Kidney Patient Renal References Sources Cited Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 11 Page 16 Page 18 Page 19 Page 22 Page 24 Page 25 This information is a guide for you and your family. The purpose is to help you learn more about your health. Be sure to follow any instructions your healthcare provider gives you for your special needs. If you have any questions, or there is anything you do not understand, please ask your doctor or dietician. 2 Introduction Eating well is an important part of your treatment and can help you feel better. A new diet is essential part to your treatment process. Not only will it help you feel better, it can also help you avoid complications of your renal disease such as fluid overload, high blood potassium, bone disease, and weight loss. Because every individual is different and their needs unique, the following dietary advice should be given depending on a number of factors and discussion with your renal dietician. These factors include: stage of your renal disease, type of treatment you are on, laboratory results, and presence of other medical conditions. Kidney function is essential for removing the waste material from food that you eat. The kidneys excrete a dietary protein called urea...
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...The History and Effects of Two Fast Food Restaurants By: Tim Forsthoefel COM/155 University Composition and Communication I Aimee Szilagyi 06/20/2013 The dangers that fast food restaurants are posing on our world’s nations are staggering and a change needs to be made to secure a healthy future for our children. Wendy’s and Burger King are two major organizations in the fast food industry that have influenced the health and well-being of people all over the world. Wendy's and Burger King share similar characteristics, but the differences between them are vast because they became world renowned through different paths and offer different products. In 1953, with the invention of a machine called the “Insta-broiler”, Keith J Kramer and Matthew Burns opened up a company named “Insta-Burger King” in Jacksonville, Florida. Three years later a man named Dave Thomas, the founder of Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers got his first start in the fast food industry, when he worked for the Kentucky Fried Chicken company. In 1959 the Insta-Burger King company began to struggle, and was sold to James McLamore and David R. Edgerton. These two men decided that the franchise needed some reconstructing and the first thing they did was change the name to Burger King. McLamore and Edgerton had success for eight years as independent owners...
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...There are about 160,000 fast food restaurants in the United States. 50,000,000 americans are served at these restaurants everyday. Wendy’s was founded in 1969 in Columbus Ohio by Dave Thomas. It then moved to Dublin Ohio on January 29, 2006. It got the name Wendy’s from Dave Thomas, he named the restaurant after his eight year old daughter,whose nickname was Wendy. My claim is that Wendy’s is one of the healthier fast food restaurants for these reasons, you don’t eat as many calories as you would at other fast food restaurants, you don’t eat that much total fat after eating there, and you have left over calories and fat that you can eat at other meals. Yet other people claim that you shouldn’t eat at fast food restaurants because most of their food may sound healthy but isn’t and eating there can use up all or most of your calories and total fat intake. Even though they may have foods that have high fat and calorie content some fast food places don’t, they have healthy alternatives like wraps and salads. For example, at Wendy’s they offer garden side salads which have 210 calories and 13 grams of fat. They also have grilled chicken wraps that have 270 calories and 10 grams of fat....
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...Swanson 1 Kevin Swanson English 101 Dr.Polliard 3 May 2015 Fast Food Doesn't Cause Obesity? Fast foods have been around for decades now. Every day in America people turn to fast food for a quick meal. As the craze of fast food spread across the country people are starting to feel the negative effects of the quick meals and are blaming fast food for their health problems. But is it really the fast food companies' fault or the customers who consume their food? In modern day society the quickest meal someone in a rush can get is either some fruit or food from a fast food restaurant. Due to the fact that they want a cheap meal that will fill them up, they will go with the fast food restaurant. In a video titled "The Dollar Menu," a family shows that going with the smart choice of fruit instead of fast food will be more expensive than a burger from the dollar menu. The family blames their busy schedule for the unhealthy choices of fast food. The dad from the family in the video has diabetes. Everyone in the family is now immensely concerned that the youngest daughter might be stricken with the debilitating disease next. Swanson 2 Fast food restaurants are the prime suspect today in the obesity epidemic. The human body needs a minimum...
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...at how well the fast food industry is growing. Quick-stop food franchises like McDonalds and Burger King allow overworked moms to feed their children dinner in between soccer practice and dance lessons. While the fast food options may be a time saver, there are many downsides that can lead to an abundance of physical and mental health problems. Some of these potentially harmful problems could be early respiratory issues, depression, and acne. To avoid the negative effects of a bacon cheeseburger, it is important to find a healthy balance between junk food and healthier options. Implementing more education about healthy food choices in schools and making it readily available to overworked parents and their hungry kids could begin to end the epidemic....
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...An analysis of fast food consumption propensities in China Name: _____MIKE_______________ Class: 6E Lecturer: CHRISHTINE AND JOHN Due Date: ABTRACT This report analyses fast food consumption propensities in China and compare with Australia in the 5-year period from 2007 to 2011. After Introduction, it firstly illustrates favourable and challenging factors in China, clarifying fast food market and pointing out the influences of population and Chinese population on fast food market. Subsequently, it analyses fast food consumption trend with several statistics provided, forecasts consumption propensities, and accesses Chinese and Australian fast food markets for the next five-year period. Additionally, marketing strategies for Chinese market to adapt market alternation are formulated to alleviate investment risk and develop permanent trademark in China for the next 5-year period from 2011 to 2016. Finally, using this information as a foundation, the report concludes by summarizing and re-emphasizing the main points of all sections in the report. TABLE OF CONTENTS ABTRACT 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 TABLE OF FIGURES 4 1.0 INTRODUCTION 5 2.0 ANALYSIS OF FAST FOOD MARKET FAVOURABLE AND CHALLENGING FACTORS IN CHINA 5 2.1 Favourable factors 6 2.1.1 Population 6 2.1.2 Chinese strong economy 6 2.2 Challenging factors 7 3.0 AN ANALYSIS OF FAST FOOD CONSUMPTION PROPENSITIES AND FORECAST IN CHINA AND AUSTRALIA 8 3.1 China 8 3.1...
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