Fast Food
How does the fast food industry convince us to eat so unhealthy
Mental Affects
Physical Affects
What is in fast food products?
Chemicals
Depression
Medical Problems
Obesity
Digestive issues
Heart disease
Stroke
Type 2 Diabetes,
Cancer,
Early death
MSG - Many claim it is addictive and is found in many fast food places especially Chinese restaurants. Otherwise known as "Chinese salt"
Salt, Sugars, Fats
Casein - Addictive chemical in dairy products that makes you want to eat it more and more. Typically found in cheese.
Depression has been linked to the consumption of fast food
People who eat the most fast food are more prone to being single, less active and making bad decisions when it comes to their diet -- all factors that contribute to an unhealthy lifestyle
It is proven that having a healthier diet ultimately makes you happier
Food addiction is an addiction to junk food, comparable to drug addiction.
Properties in fast food can cause food to be addictive some symptoms of food addiction include:
- Cravings
- Eating more than intended
- Making excuses in your head to encourage yourself to eat food
- "One more won't do anything"
Media: Constant advertisements of thew new McDonald's Burger and all other fast food companies using the "in your face" marketing strategies make it difficult to avoid these products
Technology advancements: We have apps such as UBER eats that can deliver food to your doorstep. Us lazy teenagers cannot avoid this convenient opportunity ESPECIALLY when we have cravings.
Low Cost: All of these fast food places have deals, sales, discounts and offers ALL the time on top of there already cheap menu. These prices make it hard to resist
Similar to eating disorders - Fast food addiction is a part in your brain encouraging you to eat more and buy more
Obesity can also be caused by medical issues such as thyroid disease
Large Portions of food in fast food restaurants also make you eat more than you would have
Hippo campus can shrink. Since a fast-food diet has low nutritive value, it can change parts of the brain that may impact mental health.