Fast Food Disadvantages

Minorities are more likely to develop diabetes than whites when it comes to fast food. Statistics from the past and present have proved that the rate of diabetes among minorities in the United States as a result of fast food is a lot higher than that of Whites. There are many disadvantages that have caused the disparities between the racial groups. From the time of slavery until now, minorities particularly African Americans have been affected by many factors. These factors include poverty, emotional distress, poor living condition, bad health and so on. These disadvantages come as a result of the effects that past events imposed on minority communities.

Slavery ended a while ago. But the question I ask daily is, did enslaving the minds of the people really end? In the

Immigrants also adopt these fast food habits when we settle in the States. We do because we settle amongst the minorities. A recent research by the American Heart Association 's journal circulation, found that people who consume fast food even once a week increase their risk of dying from coronary heart disease by 20 percent in comparison to people who avoid fast food (University of Minnesota Academic Health Center). This automatically places a large number of minorities (African American) at risk. We are at risk because most fast food spots are located in our communities. Our education level is still low compared to whites and therefore a large number of people still depend on these unhealthy meals. For people who eat fast food two-three times each week they face a higher risk. As a black male, what have I done to help improve my health and that of others who fall within my race? Some events became a part of us and they will forever deteriorate the black race. Education is key and therefore educating each other with the little we know will help improve our