FAST FOOD AND SOCIETY ALEXIS CRUMP

WHY I BECAME INTERESTED Everyone deals with fast food. It effects many younger children and teens. The more people know the more then tend to care.

MY PAPER Research Topic Summary Fast food is popular. More prone to diseases. Mental and physical harm. Unhealthy foods are characterized. Driving Question How is fast food restaurants related to society? What can be concluded about society and fast food restaurants?

MY PAPER CONT. Thesis The fast food industry started out as an experiment and is now taking over society at an unstoppable pace to meet the unhealthy want of society; therefore, affecting the health, mental and physical, of the people and reflecting in the economy.

MY PAPER CONT. Key Facts  The average American now consumes about three hamburgers and four orders of French fries every week. Health choiceUnhealthy Choice Quarter Pounder without Cheese 410 Calories 19 g fat 730 mg sodium Premium Grilled Chicken Club 570 calories 21g fat 1720 mg sodium

MY PAPER CONT. More Key Facts  Childhood obesity is likely to be carried over into adulthood.  High-calorie foods can cause addiction.  McDonalds saw its U.S. sales increase 5 percent in 2008 compared to the previous year during the recession.

MY PAPER CONT. What I’ve Learned  Society is conforming to economic ideas about fast food.  Fast food puts citizens at a higher risk for obesity and obesity related illnesses.  Fast food chains are targeting children, teens, and busy adults because it is convenient and taste good.

PRODUCT I made two pamphlets. Make healthier fast food choices.

PRODUCT CONT. How  Research in both books and the internet.  I then found templates online and filled in the information. After  When my brochures were done I ran into a problem because the nutritionist I was going to donate them to no longer worked at the clinic.

BROCHURE EXAMPLES Burger King HealthierNot Healthy WHOPPER JR. without Mayo and Garden Salad 365 calories 12 g fat 1230 mg sodium BK BIG FISH 1000 calories 52 g fat 2040 mg sodium Chick-Fil-A HealthierNot Healthy Chick-Fil-A Chargrilled Chicken Sandwich 270 calories 3.5 g fat 940 mg sodium Chicken Caesar Cool Wrap 480 calories 16 g fat 1640 mg sodium

Mentor  I did not have a mentor and I could have used a mentor to help me get the product out to other people. Other then that, I stayed on top of my deadlines for the most part. What I’ve Learned  I have learned how to make better decisions with my food choices  Communication and work place skills

CONNECTION Fast food is unhealthy and many people don’t know how bad their decisions are. The brochures will be a handy assistant in making better decisions.

SUCCESSES & CHALLENGES Successes  Finding teens that really need the brochure  Completing the product and paper Challenges  Formatting the brochures  Making sure the facts were accurate to today  Finding out the nutritionist no longer worked at the Children's Clinic

WHAT’S NEXT ? I would like to continue educating people about the effects of fast food, but not professionally. I plan on continuing my education after graduating from Craven Early College and getting a business administration degree or becoming a social worker. What I Took From This Project  I learned how to manage a huge project, school work, and a social life in and out of school at the same time and it will be helpful as I continue my education.

WORKS CITED "Fast Food Effects On Health." Web. 22 Mar "Fast Food Nation." PBS. PBS, 4 Apr Web. 22 Mar Holecek, Andrea. "Fast Food Restaurants Get Boost from Poor Economy." Nwitimes.com. 14 Feb Web. 22 Mar "Weight Can Damage Self-Esteem." Kids Growth. Web. 22 Mar

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