Dangers of fast food

Today, 60% of America’s population is proven to be obese. Have you ever taken into consideration that maybe that is because from where you are sitting right now, you could easily find a McDonalds, Wendy’s, or Taco Bell within ten minutes? Many people do not understand or take the time to realize the extremely dangerous effects of fast food choices and the amount of harm that can be caused to your body. Fast food restaurants should be required to serve healthier foods for these four reasons: people constantly on the go and in a hurry who need a meal quick should not have to settle for a greasy unhealthy meal; high school students who attend open lunch need healthier alternatives they can buy; the more fast food chains that provide healthier foods would encourage other restaurants to sell healthier foods causing people to eat better; selling healthier foods can help people manage their weight and live healthier lifestyles.
Taking five minutes out of your day to order a meal that tastes so good and costs very little seems ideal to anyone right? It may seem ideal for your wallet and taste buds, but not so much your body. A common meal consisting of a cheeseburger, French fries, and a soda is packed with calories, fat, sugar, and salt which strips away your body’s energy leaving you feeling sluggish and lazy. Though those effects may only last a few hours, the long term effects of continually eating fast food can cause many health problems such a heart disease, high cholesterol that can cause heart attacks, and obesity; all linking to a potentially shorter life span. Many fast food commercials, McDonalds for example, portray their food as fresh, natural, and made from quality ingredients. There really is nothing fresh or natural about the French fries or chicken nuggets from McDonalds. The “vegetables” used are loaded with oils for taste and are used days later. Pastes that are packed with disgusting preservatives are used for meats and items you would not expect