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Fast Food Unraveling Links To American Obesity Summary

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Fast food: Unraveling links to American Obesity Throughout its history of innovations, America consistently strived to find more efficient ways to accomplish tasks. Among the many innovations that have emerged, one of the most efficient is fast food. Since the establishment of White Castle in 1921, the concept of fast-food creation has become entrenched in modern society, representing both a revolutionary shift and an enduring problem within the culinary landscape. They say fast food is the culinary game-changer innovation in the food industry. Still, I say it has a dark side that reveals a saddening truth: its pervasive influence significantly contributes to the obesity epidemic, particularly evident in the United States. Fast food has been …show more content…

In "The Nation's Obesity Epidemic: Who's to Blame? What's the fix to this?" by Faye L. Wong and colleagues, the authors explore the complex factors contributing to the “obesity epidemic” in the United States. The article delves into a comprehensive analysis of environmental, social, and individual decisions, highlighting parallels with the tobacco epidemic and the urgency of taking notice of the obesity crisis. The mention of tobacco in the context of the food industry draws parallels between the marketing tactics and challenges faced by both industries. Wong points out “Additionally, can food be treated the same way as tobacco?” (3). He presents this question to the reader to later follow up with this “It is the pervasive presence of high fat and high-calorie foods and the “super-sizing” of portions as well as advertising and marketing influences that have perpetuated the problem of excess consumption” (Wong

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