Supersize Me Research Paper

In today’s society, it is very hard to go even a day without eating/drinking fast food or something that has been processed. When there is a McDonald’s at every corner, it can be very hard to resist the temptations that surround us. Many families eat out more than 3 times a week, and the children of today are so used to consuming such products, that natural food such as fruits and vegetables are very foreign to them. A lot of these pre-packaged, pre-prepared foods aren’t so good for us. They contain chemicals that we can’t even pronounce, and they can lead to many problems. The unhealthy dietary habits that are very common today can heavily effect our bodies in a negative way. Many of us can recall the documentary Super-Size Me, in which Morgan Spurlock ate nothing but McDonald’s for 30 days. By the end of his “diet” his cholesterol levels shot up, he doubled his risk for coronary heart disease, and almost caused permanent damage to his liver. He had to stop on day 21 because this diet was hurting him way more than expected. But the thing is that for a lot of people worldwide, this is their reality. They eat out every day, and they do not understand the risk factors that accompany that. One of the biggest and most concerning factor is cardiovascular disease. A study done at the University of Newcastle in Australia stated
It is no myth that greasy foods lead to skin problems such as acne, but that is not the only thing. Premature aging can also occur with extreme consumption of fast food. By eating so much processed food, one does not receive all the vitamins needed keep that healthy, youthful glow going. Hair loss can also occur. Vitamin B is very important for hair growth and overall healthy hair. Not getting enough can lead to hair loss and coarse, unhealthy hair. This could be a reason why cosmetic fixes such as Botox and surgery are so popular