Food In David Zinczenko's Don T Blamed Fast Food

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Food is a necessity in our lives; it provides us our basic biological needs; however, when it is misused it can be deadly. This is a problem faced in many western societies because the people of these societies prefer the processed fast food, over healthy foods. Over consumption of these fast foods can make consumers ill, obese, and can possibly shorten their lifespan. Many people in these societies believe the scapegoat is the diet itself, refusing to believe there are many other factors that contribute to the problem; however, there are many factors that come into play such as culture, personal responsibility, and a parsimonious food industries. Our cultures have the greatest influence over our eating behaviors; one’s environment and biology …show more content…

In order to live a healthy lifestyle we need skills such as self control and a good work ethic. In David Zinczenko’s article “Don’t Blame the Eater” he questions to the reasoning of the kids that sued Mcdonald’s and other fast food chains for making them gain weight (Zinczenko 391). Zinczenko believes that our society fails to assume any responsibility, instead we are quick to place the blame on others. If people in our society can take responsibility for their actions, I believe that it would go a long way in making many people have a positive healthy mindset. Having a positive mindset when dealing with these particular situations can help motivate the person to eat and live healthier. Another aspect of a healthy lifestyle is our work ethic, people who have a good work ethic can positively influence their lives through exercise, however; an inadequate work ethic can lead to a dramatic weight gain. For people who want to live healthy, they must know that it does not come easy, there will many obstacles and personal changes they must overcome to become and stay …show more content…

Zinczenko also states that, if you were to drive down any thoroughfare in America you are guaranteed to see a Mcdonald’s, but you are unlikely to find a place that sells any fresh fruits (Zinczenko 392). Zinczenko’s point is that the food industry’s unwillingness to promote more healthier foods is most likely the cause of the unhealthy diets of western societies. Another part of the problem is the pricing of healthier options, such as whole foods, fresh fruits, and low calorie snacks; all these foods are ridiculously overpriced compared to their unhealthy counterparts. One would think the food that is made to help prolong your life would be more accessible, instead it is the foods that are high on calories, fats and sugars that are cheap and available. Fast food companies go by the motto that cheaper is better, and it is how they compete with each other. Almost all fast food companies followed in McDonald 's footstep by creating a dollar menu, because they saw the drastic increase of McDonald 's revenue. When consumers see all these cheap meals for a dollar they readily buy their food from the dollar menus, rather than buying a single granola bar for the same price. In a society where most of the population is the working class, these dollar

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