Fast Food Is it really all that? By: Amy, Naty, Larissa

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Fast FoodIs it really all that?By Amy, Naty,
Larissa
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• Introduction to Fast Food
• Have you ever wondered why fast food is so
  popular? Why it is unhealthy? Or why it is so
  inexpensive? This slideshow will answer all of
  your questions, so enjoy! ?

Hope you like it!!!
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Pros of Fast Food

• Fast food is food that is quick, convenient, and
  inexpensive.
• You can buy fast food just about anywhere that
  sells food and snacks. Vending machines,
  drive-thru restaurants, and even 24 hour
  convenience stores.
• Why IS fast food so popular? Its because of its
  price of course! However, fast food is
  inexpensive because it is usually made with
  cheaper ingredients, such as high fat meat,
  refined grains, and added sugar and fats, instead
  of nutritious foods such as lean meats, fresh
  fruits, and vegetables.
• Bad foods do not exist in this world because as
  long as everything is eaten in proportion, you
  are good to go, therefore a little bit of fast
  food is ok every once in a while. However, eating
  too much can lead to health problems.

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Cons of Fast Food

• We may have listed the pros, but when it comes
  fast food, unfortunately there are many cons.
• Fast food is a major cause of obesity to
  Americans, more specifically, American children.
  This comes from all of the unnecessary amounts of
  salts, fats and calories in these fast food
  meals. The obesity cause by fast food can result
  in cardiovascular diseases, a high blood
  pressure, diseases of joints, and colon cancer.
• Due to the inexpensive price of fast food, it is
  quickly becoming more and more popular. However,
  frequent visits to fast food restaurants, become
  expensive, and quite unhealthy.
• By eating way too much fast food, one loses time
  with their family. When eating fast food meals,
  you miss the cherished family meal times, where
  families spend quality time together, in the
  comfort of their own home.
• As you can see, fast food has its disadvantages
  and advantages, but the disadvantages are the
  long term problems, that can be avoided by eating
  a balanced diet.

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The world and Fast Food

• This slide shows statistics of fast food
  consumption, and obesity rates around the world.
• In America 229.2 billion were spent on fast food
  in 2005. The obesity percentage is 30.6 , the
  highest in the world.
• In Canada, 12.7 billion were spent on fast food.
  Canada has the percentage of 14.3, which is the
  11th highest percentage in the world.
• Starbucks is the fourth most famous fast food
  chain in the world. Every year it manages to
  gather a lot of revenues from its sales. It is
  well known for its delicious coffees, deserts,
  pastries, and other drinks. It is the best brand
  of coffee and no other coffee house is in its
  competition.
• China is now the home for 800 KFCs, and 100
  Pizza Huts.
• Coca-Cola sells more than 300 drink brands in
  over 200 countries and employs 60,000 people in
  Africa alone. Its net revenues reached 19.6
  billion in 2002with more than 70 percent of its
  income originating outside of the United States.
• In the United States, an estimated 65 percent of
  adults are overweight or obese, leading to an
  annual loss of 300,000 lives and to at least 117
  billion in health care costs .
• As you can see, the amount of money, and the
  rates of obesity in America, Canada, and other
  countries, are far too high, and the popularity
  of fast food is increasing, along with the
  obesity average. Therefore we can see that fast
  food links to obesity, and this is why we are
  anti-globalization and local food culture.

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Pictures of Fast Food
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Conclusion on Fast Food
Fast food is not Bad if not eaten frequently,
however, when consumed much to often, there are
health problems, financial issues, and possibly
the loss quality of family time. Now you watched
the slide show, we gave you all the facts, so
what do think of fast food? Are you
pro-globalization and local food culture, or are
you against it?
VOTE VOTE VOTE