Considering that we are the “Microwave Generation” it doesn’t come to a surprise that most Americans go to fast food restaurants for most of their meals. The drive thru has taken the place of Sunday dinner in many homes. Though consuming ready-made food is clearly the easier option than a home cooked meal, there are many consequences that coincide. If people only knew that an apple today keeps obesity at bay they would make much healthier choices.
To be honest, most of us would have frequent flyer miles at the local McDonald’s, but would ever admit to that due to its poor nutritional value. With that said, our group posted the ‘This is Public Health” sticker on the one place we all know best: the Burger King menu. We felt that this location has a major impact on our nation’s health conditions. Heart disease, diabetes, and cancer are at the top of the list for leading causes of death in America.
Knowing this, people continue to binge on greasy burgers and super size fries.
Obesity is a common problem in the United States where one in three Americans is considered obese. In fact, there are children as young as six that have been diagnosed with this problem as well. This fact is important because in the long run, these poor eating habits can be life threatening. People tend to consume foods with less nutritional value and more fat. Meals should be well balanced among the food groups. Time, convenience, taste, and cost are some of the factors contributing to why people eat fast food.
All in all, the fact still remains that eating malnutritious foods can lead one’s downfall. Healthy People 2020 is the goal for Americans to become more proactive and take initiative for their well-being. Since we are now aware of these issues, the people who turn into the Burger King drive-thru will face this public health concern.
Participants: Christina Walters, Layla Aysheh, Michelle Christie, and Jusena Supreus.
