Causes and Effects

of eating too much fast food

In the past people used to eat healthy, freshly prepared food with their families in the home.

Today however, many people, particularly young people, prefer to eat fast food such as hamburgers, fried chicken, shawarma, or pizza.

Introduction

There are many causes why this change has occurred, but this presentation will also outline the Causes and effects of this move towards fast food on individuals and society.

There are three causes of eating too much fast food.

Many people in the world are working

long hours, shifts, or extended school days. They don’t have time to find ingredients or prepare good food.

Women are now starting to work in the most of world countries, and this can result in less time being available for preparing family meals.

The first cause is : the change in lifestyle :

Causes of eating too much fast food

75%

25%

Young people Old people

Second cause is : the huge number of young people in the world countries :

The rapid development of the most countries has meant that young people, who comprise over 75% of the population, have money to spend.

The modern free-

market countries, with all forms of media such as the Internet and satellite television, and people like to try new products and different kinds of fast food.

A third cause is : advertising :

However, this change in diet can have some serious effects.

The first effect is : on health :Many individuals in the world are becoming obese.These people will be less productive and have conditions such as heart disease and diabetes.

Effects of eating too much fast food

Children and adults rarely eat

together now, and thus get less opportunity to talk.

Second Effect of fast food culture is the loss of the family tradition of eating together.

Although fast food is not very

expensive, it is more expensive than cooking properly for yourself.

Many of the fast-food companies are franchises of foreign corporations, so profits leave the countries and go for these corporations.

A further effect is on the economy :

In conclusion ,

fast food , although it is convenient and a tasty addition to a diet, can have serious health and social effects.

Conclusion

The EndPresented by :Tarek A. Elsharif