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Effects on Fast Food
Eyoung HerEnglish 1021 56&57Gordon Pueschner
Hungry? Want something fast without having to cook?
Fast Food
• This is a chart of McDonald’s sandwich calories. It’s high and if you eat fast food more than once a week, you’ll be sure to gain lots of weight.
Super Size me
• Morgan Spurlock starred in a documentary film where he has to eat Mcdonald’s only for break fast, lunch and dinner.
30 Day Challenge
• He gained 24 ½ pounds after the 30 days and it took him 4 month to lose it with the help of his wife.
• She put him on a strict veggie diet and helped watch what he ate.
• Not only did he gain weight, he had sexual dysfunction and mood swings
Effects from gaining weight
• Obesity is one of the main causes from eating too much fatty food and with obesity comes health problems.
Health Problems
• High blood pressure• Blood vessel damage• Heart attack/failure• Kidney failure• Increased rick of major organs• Breathing problems
Not only are you feeding yourself but those around you as well
Children and Fast Food
• Fast foods main target is kids.
• Study shows that calories in a kids meal is more than the calories that they’re suppose to really consume
A quote from a spokes person for McDonalds
• " remains committed to responsible marketing practices ... and ... to offering our customers a wide variety of quality food and beverage choices that meet their dietary needs and tastes -- including fruit, juice and dairy options in our Happy Meals."
Labor #1
• Labor is also a main reason fast food is bad for you. Minimum pay is below $7 and the work is twice the pay.
• Most workers are teenagers ranging from 14-21.
Labor #2
• Not only are they employing young workers because of their lack of employment but most workers are non-white
Still want fast food without having to cook anything?
• Now that you’ve seen how fast food can effect and your loved ones, maybe spending some time to cook wouldn’t hurt.
Which would you prefer?