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Health

The rise of fast food chains brought about , on one hand , easily accessible , readily available and great tasting food to practically everybody who craves for it and on the other hand , unhealthy food choices leading to health problems such as obesity among adults and children alike . Recent studies have shown that more and more Americans are either overweight or obese because of these fast food alternatives coupled with a low physical activity lifestyle

In the article We 're Fat and Getting Fatter , fast food

companies bear most of the blame because of their carefully executed marketing strategies which target the most vulnerable market segment - young children . Through their heavily-budgeted advertisements and other promotional materials , these companies project their food products as the most reasonable choice because of their availability , taste , and cost

While this may be true , we should bear in mind that it is upon our hands to decide whether we want to be influenced by these fast food campaigns or keep our minds focused on healthier food options . In relation to this , the article presents a good analogy between obesity and alcoholism . In both cases , the solution seems to stem from changing personal behaviours and outlook toward the root cause of the problem - unhealthy food and alcohol , respectively . The article , however , failed to highlight a major difference between the two - food is required for daily sustenance while alcoholic beverages are not and should actually be taken in moderation

Meanwhile , the second...