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Discuss the disadvantages of eating fast food on health. Why do people eat fast food? What can be done to discourage it?

#food #health #people
Fast
food
 is commonly consumed in
this
 day and age.
Due to
 its convenience,
as well as
 the prevalence of junk-
food
 restaurants, people from every country eat fast
food
 on a regular basis.
However
,
this
 comes with serious health detriments, some of which I will touch on in brief.
Firstly
, it is addictive. The industries that profit from fast-
food
 hire culinary engineers to design foods carrying the perfect balance of fat, sugar, and salt
as well as
 chemicals and preservatives to turn their menu items into highly palatable, addictive options.
Due to
this
, people who indulge in junk
food
 find themselves craving more and more.
However
, constantly satisfying one's cravings with nutritionally deprived, high-calorie, hyper-palatable foods can lead to diseases
such
 as binge-eating disorder, obesity and diabetes. To combat
this
, we could
further
 educate people on
diet related
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 health
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Secondly
, the number of convenience
food
 restaurant chains each with multiple of their own individual branches around every corner is absurdly high. These restaurants are everywhere, making them an easy choice for those who are low on time.
Therefore
, these individuals may find themselves going to the nearest hamburger chain to buy a quick-fix combo
instead
 of taking time to cook their own meals on top of their already busy schedules.
This
 is a common solution amongst busy employees that can inadvertently lead them to feel lethargic and unproductive later in the day. Alternatively, they could resort to a ready-to-eat meal delivery system that could be a healthy choice
as well as
 save them time. In conclusion, comfort
food
 consumption is a common issue
due to
 its addictive nature
as well as
 how available and convenient it is. Education
as well as
 health-conscious decision-making are effective methods of discouraging its consumption.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • unhealthy
  • obesity
  • nutrients
  • heart disease
  • diabetes
  • addictive
  • convenience
  • time constraints
  • marketed
  • accessible
  • regulations
  • availability
  • dependence
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