Fast food. Danger for Americans

1. Danger for Americans

2. Fast food. What is it?

Fast Food – it’s the food that people usually eat, when they
haven’t got any time.
There are some explanations of fast food, that Americans give
people:
• “Food on the run for busy, hungry people”
• “The worst quality food known to mankind!”
• “Crappy food soaked in oil from McDonald’s or Burger
King.”
• “The sole cause of obesity in this country.”
• “The worst drug currently plaguing this country. Way worse
than cigarettes, alcohol, or even a lot of “hard drugs”.”
The closest "fast food" term – “junky food”, or “junk food”.
Although the latter term means any other foods that are eaten
on the run for a little snack: potato chips, popcorn, buns and so
on.

3. Advantages and disadvantages of fast food

For
1. is very convenient as
one does not have to
waste time buying
products and cooking
meals
2. is much faster than
eating out in a
restaurant because
fast food needs
warming up only
3. is cheap
Against
1. is unhealthy, fat, has
a lot of cholesterol,
sugar and salt
2. cause dangerous
diseases such as
cancer
3. families eat together
less than they used
to, they spend less
time together

4. The negative effects of fast food

There are some negative health effects of fast
food:
• headaches,
• collection of trans fat,
• increased cholesterol levels,
• depression excessive sodium intake,
• food poisoning,
• addiction of fast foods.
But the most popular effect of fast food – is….

5.

overweight

6. There is a special card, in which pointed the fattiest and the leanest states. It’s called “Percentage of Obese Adult

Population”

7. Fast Food Facts from 'Fast Food Nation'

• This year Americans will spend over $110 billion on fast
food more than they'll spend on movies, books,
magazines, newspapers, videos, and recorded music
combined.
• Every day about one quarter of the U.S. population eats
fast food.
• Roughly 12% of all American workers have worked at
McDonald's.
• American children now get about one quarter of their
total vegetable servings in the form of potato chips and
French fries.
• The typical teenage boy in the United States now gets
about 10% of his daily calories from soda.
• The rate of obesity among American children has
doubled since the late 1970s.
• A typical fast food hamburger contains meat from
dozens or even hundreds of cattle.

8.

9. Fast Food Statistics

Unhealthy eating and inactivity
cause more deaths than alcohol,
illicit use of drugs, sexual
behavior, and firearms combined
all together.
Consumption of fast food by
children has increased
dramatically since 1982.
In North Carolina, unhealthy
eating and physical inactivity cost
the state an approximately $57
billion annually.

10. Fast Food Statistics

The dominant form of off-dining in
the foodservice industry is
carryout, but the drive-thru is
especially important in fast food.
Companies’ records show that
about :
• 60 percent of the sales at Burger
King and
• 54 percent at McDonald’s are
made at the drive-thru.

11. What should we do not to become overweight?

• Order smaller portions. For example, instead of a large, try a
small portion with a side salad and low-fat dressing or piece
of fruit.
• If you're getting a side, order a small, or kid sized portion.
Never supersize anything, these options pack in an even
larger amount of calories and fat.
• Don't fall for the deals. Many fast food restaurants are now
advertising value deals for larger portions of food. It is called
a "value box", a combo pack, or just be a larger portion for a
cheap price. If you want the deal, eat only half and save the
rest for later, or split with a friend.
• Even if a fast food restaurant uses healthy ingredients, they
still usually give you a lot more food than you need. Watch
your portions, even when you are eating healthier fast foods
such as burritos, sandwiches, and soup.

12.

Enjoy Your Meal
Sit down while you eat. Fast food is
known as a meal on the go. Many
people eat in their cars or while
doing another activity. If you are
distracted, you may not pay
attention to how much food you
are eating. If you can't sit, eat just
a little and save the rest for later.

13. Conclusion

Fast food is an invention of the
modern times. Ready-made food
being served fast and right in front
of us is like a blessing after a hard
day's work. However, like
everything, it has its own pros and
cons, advantages and
disadvantages of fast food.