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Ok, first of all, yes, people don't exercise enough and don't have a lot of self-restraint, discipline, or whatever else, and some people pig out on fast food so much that they end up like pigs, no surprise. And I do think that suing these fast-food companies is pretty stupid, just like the guy who bought coffee and McDonald's, spilled it (by his own actions) into his lap or something and gets burmed, so he sues McDonalds, or at least there was some story like that. Anyway, people suing other people or business from their own stupidity is pretty stupid. It's not like medical malpractice or something. What really bugs me though is what you say about the nutritional value of fast food.
Originally Posted by PattyNBK
Fast food, in and of itself, does no real harm. French fries made at McDonald's are no more or less healthy than ones you make at home. Same for burgers (which aren't unhealthy to begin with). Same for everything! This is beyond stupid . . . There is virtually no difference between fast food and home-cooked food.
Are you stupid or something, or have you only eaten fast food your entire life? Just do a little bit of research and you'll find out how "healthy" fast food is. Anyone with a basic education knows fast food is not healthy for you, and they don't have to be those rocket scientists that are doing all these studies just to prove to you that it's not healthy, especially when compared to a decent home-cooked meal. But, I guess you never learned this, so here is some information excerpts on the matter:
Because the fast food concept relies on speed, uniformity and low cost, fast food products are often made with ingredients formulated to achieve a certain flavor or consistency and to preserve freshness. This requires a high degree of food engineering, the use of additives and processing techniques that substantially alter the food from its original form and reduce its nutritional value.
Criticisms
Because of its convenience, fast food is popular and commercially successful in most modern societies, but it is often criticized for having the following shortcomings, among others:
Many popular fast-food menu items are unhealthy, and excessive consumption can lead to obesity.
Exploitative advertising and marketing are used, especially directed at children (which can have an adverse effect on their eating habits and health).
It causes environmental damage through excessive packaging and clearing forests for animal rearing.
It reduces the diversity of local cuisines.
It survives on a low-wage, low-benefit employment model, promoting exploitative labor practices throughout the food and food service industry
Its franchising scheme (royalties).
Its often lower quality versus sit-down restaurants.
Numerous studies have shown that a diet low in fat and high in fiber can reduce the risk of many types of cancers, as well as heart disease and can improve general health over time. Also, young girls who consume more calories and fat than is recommended increase their risk of developing Breast Cancer later in life. Unfortunately, fast food tends to contain high fat and many calories, making it an unwise choice. If you choose to eat fast food, however, there are steps you can take to making these types of food healthier.
The average adult should consume approximately 2,000 calories per day in order to maintain his or her weight. This value tends to fluctuate, depending on body size, age, gender, and with pregnancy. 2,000 calories is, however, the average and is the value used to calculate the percent daily values presented in this brochure. The following table contains the corresponding values for various other food components based on these 2,000 calories.
"It's clearly the composition of fast food meals that we feel plays a role, with a lot of saturated fat and low quality carbohydrates, white bread and lots of soda," said Pereira. "And what you are not getting is also critical, including fiber and more healthful types of fats. It's a dietary pattern that is the opposite of what's recommended for health."
And of course, there are all those calories. A supersize fast food meal may exceed 1,600 calories, more than many people should eat in an entire day.
Eating at Fast-food Restaurants More than Twice Per Week is Associated with More Weight Gain and Insulin Resistance in Otherwise Healthy Young Adults
Young adults who eat frequently at fast-food restaurants gain more weight and have a greater increase in insulin resistance in early middle age, according to a large multi-center study funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and published in the January 1 issue of The Lancet*.
After 15 years, those who ate at fast-food restaurants more than twice each week compared to less than once a week had gained an extra ten pounds and had a two-fold greater increase in insulin resistance, a risk factor for type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is a major risk factor for heart disease.
“Obesity and diabetes are on the rise in this country and this important study highlights the value of healthy eating habits,” said NHLBI Acting Director Barbara Alving, M.D.
Fast-food consumption has increased in the United States over the past three decades. “It’s extremely difficult to eat in a healthy way at a fast-food restaurant. Despite some of their recent healthful offerings, the menus still tend to include foods high in fat, sugar and calories and low in fiber and nutrients,” said lead author Mark Pereira, Ph.D., assistant professor of epidemiology at the University of Minnesota. People need to evaluate how often they eat meals at fast-food restaurants and think about cutting back, according to Pereira.
One reason for the weight gain may be that a single meal from one of these restaurants often contains enough calories to satisfy a person’s caloric requirement for an entire day.
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