Introduction Fast food has become so integrated into American culture that one of the most popular fast-food chains, McDonalds, has become an informal symbol for America. Fast food is an epidemic that has been affecting America’s obesity rates for many years. Many social scientists have been investigating why this is, and they have several different opinions as to what is causing this crisis. It is not just adults—frequently, kids don’t even consider home-cooked food as an option. Think back to a time you (or someone else) asked a young adult what they wanted to eat. Very often, their answer will be along the lines of: “anywhere but here”. One has to ask why they always want to eat out. Usually, they don’t even have to prepare the meals at home! Theoretically, it should actually be inconvenient for them since they have to sit in a car for a round trip for the food. Why do they do this? Is it for convenience, taste, a chance to get out of the house, or is it something else? When one looks at the ample research done in hopes to combat or shed light on this prevalent trend, it becomes obvious that there is no clear, single factor to be held accountable. Despite muddled evidence, I argue that bad choices is one of the main leading proponents as to why fast-food has become so …show more content…
Doing this can cause many things to spring upon them, and they’re forced to cram and rush through things they would not have otherwise. No longer having the choice to make healthy decisions and eat a well-balanced meal they are discontentedly forced into going through the drive-thru in a hurry. They get cranky, honk their horns, break traffic laws, and eventually become an even larger emotional wreck. Not planning out one’s day is obviously a bad choice. As seen in the previous example, it can easily translate to frustration, anxiety, and anger. However, there are some biological reasons in addition to the psychological