In many countries, traditional foods are being replaced by international fast foods. This is having a negative effect on both families and societies. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

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now subsist on fast foods supplied by international restaurant chains

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as KFC and McDonalds. In fact, many

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have forgotten the art of traditional cooking. In my opinion,

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is a negative trend with

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consequences. The

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that we eat plays an important role in keeping us healthy. Home-cooked traditional

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is healthier than restaurant

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for many reasons. Traditional cooking methods are developed by communities over a long period of time. There are several benefits to sticking to

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style of cooking. To start with, foods prepared in traditional ways keep us healthier.

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, traditional cooking uses locally grown ingredients.

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eliminates the need to import fruits or vegetables from far-away places. The

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culture has not only caused

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problems but

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killed the family bonding over meals. When

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sit around a table enjoying a meal, it strengthens relationships. Nowadays in many

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children and adults just sit in front of the TV and eat from fast

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packets held in their hands.

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does not help their

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or their equation with others in the family.

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consumption has several implications on

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society as well. The prosperity of a society depends upon the

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and well-being of its people. When people develop

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problems because of their bad eating habits, the government and medical insurance companies will have to cough up huge amounts of money to cover their medical expenses. The government will pass that cost on to the public by increasing taxes. To conclude, societies all over the world are falling prey to the

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culture.

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has several negative implications. It is high time the government and the media created awareness about

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growing menace.