In many countries fast food becomes part of life. It affects people’s lifestyle and diet as well. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your opinion and relevant examples.

The past half-century saw the rise of the fast

food

industry.

This

has now become a major part of the lives of many

people

. While fast

food

is easy to find and cheap, it affects

people

's lifestyles and diets in a negative way. I fully agree with the statement.

Firstly

, fast

food

has been growing in popularity in developed nations,

such

as the USA, Australia and most of Europe. Brands like Mcdonald,s and Burger Bing,

for example

, have become the

first

places

people

order from.

This

is due to the fact that they are in very convenient locations, have fast delivery, and are usually cheaper than healthy alternatives.

Secondly

, cooking has decreased in popularity, due to the fact it's very time-consuming and difficult.

Furthermore

, ingredients have become more expensive due to the current economical climate. Fast

food

has been proven to be detrimental to lifestyle and health. Studies have shown that fast

food

is one of the leading causes of; obesity, coronary artery disease, and hypertension, among others.

This

can be seen in the large increase in the incidence of said diseases in the developed world.

Also

,

this

food

contains large amounts of salt, oil and carbohydrates.

Moreover

,

Food

cooked outside is more likely to contain preservatives and other carcinogenic chemicals. These increase the likelihood of cancer.

Lastly

, vitamins and other essential minerals are usually minimal in takeaway

food

and

thus

predisposing to many deficiencies and diseases. In conclusion, fast

food

has become a crucial part of life for many

people

, especially in the developed world.

This

has caused a negative effect on the diet, lifestyle, and health of

people

. For these reasons, I think the statement is true, and

this

can be seen in the increased occurrence of diseases in countries where fast

food

is common.