emily murray mrs. pugh’s second period september 1, 2011
TRANSCRIPT
Fast food is very popular because it is convenient, not expensive, easy to purchase, requires little or no preparation and is appetizing, but fast food is very unhealthy for you.
Thesis
Fast Food Effects on Health
♦risk for hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease, and many types of cancers.
♦Loaded with calories from refined sugar & fats; very addictive
♦Obesity & poor diet=increased risk for high blood pressure & clogged arteries & raised chance of getting arthritis, asthma, etc.
2003- accused of causing obesity;
“purposely misleads the public about the nutritional value of its product”
case dismissed; still brings unwanted media attention to the practices of the Fast Food Companies.
McDonald’s Sued
High palatability
Usually about 1,000 calories for one meal
Cooked with oil & butter
High glycemic index
Reasons to Restrict Fast Foods
Increase plaque buildup in arteries
Biggest source of trans fat
Lacks vitamins, minerals, and fiber
Nutrition Facts
Big Mac with fries & Coke has so many calories that it can take about 7 hrs to burn off
BK Tender Crisp Chicken Salad with Ceasor Dressing: 580 calories, 46 grams of fat, 1730 mg sodium
Statistics
One hamburger can contain meat from 100 diff cows
Nearly 50% drink dispensers are contaminated w/ fecal matter
Double cheeseburger has 141g of fat
Why You Should Avoid Fast Food
MSG, trans fat, sodium nitrate, BHA, BHT, propyl gallate, aspartame, Acesulfameolestra, potassium bromate, Blue 1 & 2, K, Red 3, Green 3 & Yellow 6
All linked to cancers & obesity
Dangerous Ingredients
Bowels get hit & get mixed in with meat; main source of E-coli out breaks
People get cut on machines; sometimes human meat mixed in with animal meat
The Processing Line
According to CDC, more than a quarter of American population suffers from food poisoning each year.
In 1910, 30,00 fast food restaurants; 2001- increased to 222,00
More Facts
High amounts of salt & fat are major factors for risk of heart disease
In 2010, 36.9% of Americans had heart disease, American Heart Association says will climb to 40.5% by 2030
Why Fast Food Is Bad
Commissioned by National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute
People who ate fast food over 2 times each week gained 10 more pounds & had higher insulin resistance than those who ate less than one time per week
January 2004 Study
Discovered that combination of poor diet & lack of physical activity causes 310,00 to 580,00 deaths every year.
Numbers higher than deaths caused by guns or drug use.
US Dept of Health & Human Services
Body needs metabolic balance to function well; eating fast food will cause you to take in more calories than you can burn
Reduces energy level & raises risk for weight problems
Weight-related Health Problems
Cutting calories increases your nutritional profile; can prevent health problems down the road
Better mobility, breathing & fitness A longer and healthier life
Advantages of Not Eating Fast Foods
Obesity High blood pressure Clogged arteries Heart attacks Strokes Cancer Asthma
Effects of Fast Food
Not eating fast food for 6 months benefits health
If you eat fast food on occasion, find places that offer soups, salads & vegetables
Benefits of Eating Healthy