Causes and Effects Of Fast Food

In the past people used to eat healthy , freshly , prepared food with their families in the home.Today, many people paticulary young people , prefer to eat fast food such as hamburgers, shawarma, or pizza.There are many reasons whay this change has occurred.This presentation will look at the causes and effects of this move towards fast food on society.

Causes There are many reasons for the popularity of fast food. One of the main reasons is the Change in life style. Many people are working long hours, shifts, or extended school days. They don’t have time to prepare good food. Example 1b Women are now starting to work ,and this can result in less time being available for preparing family meals. Another cause is the huge number of young, affluent people. The rapid development of the country has meant that young people, who comprise over 75% of the population, have money to spend.

Effects This change in diet can have some serious effects. One effect is on health Many individuals are becoming obese.These people will be less productive and have conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. Another result of fast food culture is the loss of the family tradition of eating together. Children and adults rarely eat together now, and thus get less A opportunity to talk. further effect is on the economy. Although fast food is not very expensive, it is more expensive than cooking properly for yourself.Many of the fast-food companies are franchisees of foreign corporations, so profits leave the country.

In conclusion, fast food, although it is convenient and a tasty addition to a diet, can have serious health and social effects. Future statement: People should learn to choose fast food carefully and remember the pleasure of eating good food in good company.