Slogans And Effects Of Fast Food

Alluring slogans, low priced meal options and convenient services are just a few ways in which fast food chains implore the public to indulge in the consumption of fast foods. These chain owners often take every mean of boosting their sales into consideration, but they may not think twice about the consumer’s health. Fast food chains can be found, on average, on every corner in the city, making these foods highly accessible. Often enough, fast foods are chosen over a home cooked meal. According to Martindale (2003), the difference between a fast-food meal and a home-cooked one is the sheer quantity of calories and fat it delivers in one go. With that, it is safe to say that a detrimental mistake is made when fast food is chosen. Therefore,

If those calories are not used, the body stores them as fat. If you continue to eat more calories than your body can use during daily activities and exercise, your body will build up fat stores. Obesity and morbid obesity are the result of too much fat being stored in your body. (Slightham, 2012)

However, the causes of obesity are not just an excessive intake of food, but often a lack of physical exercise. (Toole & Toole, 1999, p. 559) Therefore, to avoid excessive weight gain or obesity, it is advised that daily exercises be implemented into the lifestyle of

On the other hand, there are measures that can be taken to reduce the effects these foods have on the body. It is advised that, if these foods must be consumed, portion size be taken into consideration. Too, a calorie count could be practiced, where individuals ensure they do not exceed the daily required amount of calories. Also, include a lot of fruits and vegetables in the daily diet. Remember, with every action there is an equal and opposite reaction; if bad habits are practiced, there will be a negative outcome.