Fast food is a staple in American culture. As Americans, we are taught that the faster you do things, the more you get accomplished and thus the more successful you are. Unfortunately, this is a situational statement that can be harmful when applied to an individual’s diet or self-care regimen. Fast food makes the nutritional aspect of food seem irrelevant compared to the low cost and convenience it can have. It was stated in an article that, “Fast food chains have come under heavy criticism for their quick service, processed meals that are low in nutritional value but high in calories, fats, and additives” (Lee, Lien 2015). For this experiment, I focused on my fast food intake. I was motivated to choose this because it negatively effects my …show more content…
It has first and foremost shown me that I have no idea what “adulthood” is supposed to look like, nor how to take care of myself in terms of maintaining my health, job, and pursuing higher education. This has become detrimental because I cannot be a productive citizen without proper overall health. This is something I have struggled with throughout life and especially throughout my undergraduate career. I can recall my undergraduate college years and how I would count on Taco Bell’s happy hour for my main meal that day because it was affordable and fast. Sophomore year, I would eat Taco Bell at least four times a week. Growing up in a small town, we had the option of one fast food restaurant unless we wanted to drive thirty minutes into Alabama for “nicer fast food”. Due to this, things like Taco Bell and Wendy’s became luxuries for a college student who did not have easy access to these fast food restaurants in high …show more content…
This could be due to lack of concern with such issues such as food and caloric intake. I can see this especially being true for young while males because they often are fed meals with their family, where they trust the source, or their metabolism is high enough for it not to affect their physical appearance. Additional research considered caloric intake and how high caloric beverages affect individuals. It was stated that this was, “Because beverages are generally not the central focus of a meal and can be consumed quickly and with little effort, it is possible that people fail to account for the calories in high-calorie beverages (HCBs) more than in other foods” (Franckle, Block, Roberto 2016). I found this interesting because of the constant promotion of soft drink products which make them seem harmless and healthy enough for general