Hazards of Fast Food

1. Hazards of Fast Food Ari Claro Adriana Gonzalez Yesenia Matamoros Joanne Tuquero Esther Woo Mrs. Godinez A.P. U.S. History 14 June 2013

2. History

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5. 1 in 4 Americans visit a fast food restaurant daily • McDonald’s feeds more than 46 mil. people a day • Fast food industry generates a total revenue of nearly $200 bil. a year • Out of 101 items on the McDonald’s menu, 74 of them contain over 200 calories • You would have to walk for 7 hrs straight to burn off a Super Sized Coke, fry, and Big Mac • On top of these fatty foods, the portions being served are gradually increasing • Grade D meat is sometimes used in the products America Loves Fast Food

6. Fast food threatens our environment • Negative effects of fast food on our health include: • Cardiovascular disease • Cancer • Liver disease • Asthma • Proportion distortion • Too many chemicals • Factory farms • Type-2 diabetes • Sleep apnea • Chronic illnesses Current Problems

7. Our Possible Future

8. If we don’t fix this problem, we could see about a 9% increase of medical expenditures: $147 billion • If we do fix this problem of obesity, then we would be able to save: +$ 549.5 billion in medical related expenditures • By 2030, the number of Americans with heart diseases from obesity is expected to increase up to 40%. • Obesity is expected to soon surpass smoking as the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. Troubles Ahead

9. Cut Down our Consumption by Discouraging the Public • Enlighten people • High tax • Get rid of drive-through The Solution

10. [Previous slides] • Tell your friends Enlighten people

11. High Tax on fast food = less consumption • For example, a Sin Tax is placed on unhealthy items such as tobacco and alcohol. • The same can be used on fast food to combat obesity. • People like fast food because its cheap. • Force people to think more on their choices • Junk food is much cheaper then healthy food today, this tax can lower the cost of healthy food High Tax

12. Many consumers eat fast food because of its convenience. • According to chain lunch magazine, 40.5% of fast food customers use drive through. • By getting rid of drive-through, it will make fast food less convenient so there will be less consumption • provide a mini exercise to the store Get rid of Drive-Through

13. The over consumption of fast food is a growing problem in America. However, by enlightenment and small government intervention, we can save the lives of countless people and establish a healthier future. Conclusion

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