Fast food is now universally in most countries and is becoming increasingly popular. Some feel that this is a positive trend, while others do not. What are your opinions in this?

The past 50 years have seen a dramatic increase in the availability of fast

food

. Some laud its convenience and relatively low cost;

however

, in

this

essay I intend to argue that

this

kind of

food

is detrimental both to the individuals that consume it and to society at large. There are two primary reasons for

this

.

First

of all, it is an undeniable fact that consuming fast

food

to excess results in serious health problems. Foods

such

as fried chicken, hamburgers and chips – which are incredibly high in fat and salt are responsible for

such

ailments as high blood pressure, obesity and heart disease.

Moreover

,

although

I certainly agree that fast

food

is both affordable and convenient, the cost and inconvenience of treating the illnesses it causes in later life are significant.

In other words

, while fast

food

is beneficial in the short term, its long-term effects are generally negative.

Further

and even more importantly, though, some fast

food

chains deliberately attempt to attract children in order to shape their future eating habits. One particularly good example of

this

is the character Ronald McDonald the bright clothes and smile of the McDonalds clown are a beacon to children. Having grown up eating in McDonalds restaurants, people are likely to continue eating there throughout their adult lives. It is

also

interesting to note that McDonalds provides playgrounds and frequently holds children’s birthday parties in order to attract young children and their parents. By way of conclusion, I believe that fast

food

will continue to become more popular as the pace of life increases. Given the health risks associated with

this

trend, I believe that public education campaigns warning people about the dangers of fast

food

would be warranted