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?

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era of technology and globalization, all spheres of life have changed dramatically and

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no exception. I agree that international fast

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and restaurants have eaten up traditional

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and cuisines and

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has had a detrimental effect on families and societies. A number of arguments surround my opinion. There are a lot of damaging effects on families.

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torrid pace of life,

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are working till their death. They have no time to prepare and enjoy traditional

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. Ultimately, they switch to

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easy option of restaurants.

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become a ubiquitous term in every home.

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, there is the influence of

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culture

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over the oriental one.

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are forgetting their roots.

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, in earlier times all family members used to sit together and eat, and over the dining

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they shared their happenings of the day. These fast

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are eaten alone mostly because they don't appeal to the palate of the older members.

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, family bonds and relationships are getting blurred.

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, the art of home cooking is suffering a lot. Admittedly,

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trend has harmful effects on individuals. Undoubtedly,

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are affected by health hazards like obesity and other

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. Obesity is the root cause of many other

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. Fast

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are rich in fats and salts which are not good for health. An obese person is more likely to suffer from

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like hypertension and diabetes. There are tangible consequences

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society too. Broadly speaking, as

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get inclined towards fast

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and restaurants, local

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dies out. It is because traditional

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is inextricably linked with

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. Undoubtedly, the identity of the society and nation will disappear. It will be monopolized by

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societies.

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, if

people

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are not healthy, the productivity of the nation will come to a standstill.

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but not least, fast

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promote use — and — throw

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, which adds to the problem of garbage dumps, contamination, pollution and eventually many

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. To summarise, it can be reiterated that international fast

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have carved their niche and traditional

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has taken the backseat. Certainly,

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has adverse effects on individuals, families and societies.