Caesar Barber V. Mcdonald's Corporation

In the essay, “Don’t Blame the Eater”, David Zinczenko, editor-in-chief of Men’s Health magazine, discusses the recent lawsuits against fast-food chains. He does not deny that there should be a sense of personal responsibility among the public, but has sympathy for the kid consumers because he used to be one. Zinczenko argues that due to the lack of nutritional facts and health warnings, it’s not so ridiculous to blame the fast-food industry for obesity problems.

In today’s society a huge issue is that we constantly hear about the food industry in America. We often hear in the news that obesity rates have increased, or that Americans have many diseases that contribute to being obese. “What You Eat is Your Business” by Radley Balko expresses that people are at fault for making such unhealthy food choices. Others argue that the food industry is to blame for being so unhealthy. According to David Zinczenko in “Don’t Blame the Eater” he blames the fast food industry as well as the consumer. Zinczenko asks “shouldn’t we know better than to eat two meals a day in fast food restaurant’s?” (392). So, who is to blame for American’s eating so much unhealthy food? Should it be the consumers’ burden or the fast food companies? On one hand, as consumers we continue to purchase foods that we know are making us overweight. On the other hand, fast food companies continue to offer high in calories foods.

In his book Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All- American Meal, Eric Schlosser, an investigative journalist, argues that “the fast food industry has helped to transform not only the American diet, but also our landscape, economy, workforce, and popular culture” (3). He supports this claim by first describing the history of the fast food industry, then explaining the current condition of the chemistry and the labor in the industry. Schlosser’s purpose is to inform the consumer and describe the state of the fast food industry in order to call to attention the impacts of the industry on the lives of Americans and on America as a country. He establishes an optimistic tone in the beginning but then develops a gloomy tone for consumers to

There is an issue in America, if not across all nations, which begs discussion. The issue plaguing society is the fast food industry. It matters not if you are young, old, rich or poor; the fast food industry is almost impossible to ignore in this era. One may raise the question of what exactly is fast food. Merriam-Webster defines defines fast-food as food “designed for ready availability, use, or consumption and with little consideration given to quality or significance” (1). Diving deeper into this issue beyond the significant lack of nutritional value, lies not only the consumption of fast food but also the constant bombardment of advertising society as a whole is exposed to. Think about it: how long can a person watch a popular television channel without seeing a commercial for a popular fast food chain? How long can one listen to a favored radio station without hearing about the latest and greatest hamburger? In addition, a person cannot spend much time on the internet without seeing an advertisement for fried chicken. The concept of the fast food industry and the tremendous effects their advertising schemes can have on our subconscious will be the main focus of this essay.

Is Greed actually not of a financial use rather than a emotional use. If so would employees who work at fast-food establishments or even major corporate heads of these billion dollar fast-food chains allow their own children to indulge themselves in them, knowingly aware of the vast risks they could embark on later in life due to their unhealthy choices? David Zinczenko brings up valid points on how fast-food is harmful to one’s body in “Don’t Blame the Eater,”. Zinczenko is able to effectively argue against the manipulation of the food industry by showing the reader that the consumer is the victim while the food industry is the one to blame. His use of questioning, personal appeals, imagery, direct tone and colorful diction results in a compelling case that supports his accusations of manipulation by the fast food industry.

Have you been a victim of the so called “ fast food obesity outbreak”? You 're not the only one. In today 's society this so called “fast food induced obesity” is a huge controversy concerning many countries today in time. The common culprits of the obesity issue is fast food, school lunch, and unhealthy food people consume at home. Who can we trust? Well many people believe that the consumer should not be responsible for their actions when it comes to consuming fast food, which is seen in this piece “ Don 't blame the eater,” by David Zinczenko. Throughout his essay he explains his reasoning with many hard facts and personal stories about fast food insufficient food labels and how they’re causing multiple health implications. Is that really the issue, though? Clearly the fast food industry has to take some of the blame for this problem,but they are not the direct cause. Therefore fast food is not a direct cause of “ Fast food related illness,” and obesity in America.

For the time you spend driving to a restaurant, wait in line, order, wait in line again, pay, wait in line longer and then get your meal you probably could've made the same thing you just ordered but healthier, at home. Also, if you get an illness from eating the fast food you’ll have to pay way more money to get medication or surgery. In the documentary “ Super Size Me’’ (2004) Morgan Spurlock ate McDonalds for every meal everyday for a month. Before he started he was extremely healthy for his age but after the month was over he was very unhealthy and started to devold some health problems. Morgan at vegan meals for two months and he was back to

At almost every corner, a person encounters a fast food establishment with its bright LED lights and posters of mouth-watering burgers and desserts. Major companies such as McDonalds and Burger King are luring in millions of people everyday into consuming their goods by means of mass advertising and cheap menus such as the dollar menu and the BK Deal. Usually, people blame themselves for being obese and not being able to control their eating habits, but the truth of the matter is, the problem lies in the carelessness of fast food institutions because they are the ones that offer unhealthy foods at cheap prices.

Expressly, the author likens the junk food industry to the tobacco industry and refers to the extensive litigation that ultimately upturned the tobacco trade abolishing their advertising habits. Antagonists opposing the pursuit of court action point to personal, and in the case of children, parental responsibility in food purchasing and consumption, emphasizing that food is a legal substance that children can freely buy and consume. Conversely, the author illustrates that proponents for the use of court action underline the addictive qualities junk foods hold and heavily link the similarities of tobacco and nutritionally poor foods siting the weight of the responsibility should lie in cessation of marketing to naïve children who are unaware of the ill effects of the junk food they

Fast- food chains and food manufacturers must bear some of the blame for the country’s weight problem. All over America, people are surrounded by TV commercials and advertisements for the tastiest, cheapest and unhealthiest food you can find. With so many people being targeted with these ads, the rate of obesity is on the rise. With portion sizes of food expanding, like supersize burgers, large fries with large beverages are being served, there is no surprise the size of people is expanding too. It is also not a surprise that people give in to fast food, because with low prices and sweet deals, no one can pass a cheap meal. In today’s modern society, fast food chains and manufacturer use women for advertising in order to increase their sales and profits. From the 1980s to this day, food chains have used women to sexualize food in a certain way. Many times the fast food chains use these women with model like looks and bodies, to portray their typical customers, attracting different audiences In a Carl’s Jr Ad, they used Miss Turkey , a beauty pageant to attract women to try the turkey burger, making it seem like an healthy option for the customers. But advertisements like these also creates unrealistic ideas in the consumer’s mind making them think that this food is actually healthy. Another factor that affects these consumers is the availability of the food. All over America, cities are filled with a range of fast food restaurants, making it available anytime and anywhere.

There are many factors of obesity in the U.S and many other countries around the world. Yet one of the most prominent reasons for increasing weight gain, health risks, and foodborne illness outbreaks, is fast food. Little does the average crowd of hungry customers know what is being fed to them, or what they’re getting themselves into. Fast food is addicting, with high amounts of additives, cheap prices, and convenient locations, it’s hard to resist if oblivious to the hazards. In a year, residents will pay more for fast food than on movies, books, magazines, videos and much more, and for a cheap price too. This being a result of another corporation chain tactic to lure in consumers. In other terms, it’s better to pay less, and make more in the end for companies. Choosing to eat healthier in the United States is slowly shifting power from the consumer to the producer as many companies and fast food restaurants increase the

It is all too easy to blame a person’s eating habits for their health problems such as obesity and diabetes, but if one were to take a step back and look at the big picture of that person’s life they would quickly understand it is not entirely that person’s fault. In a society that highly values speed and efficiency, fast food has quickly become a popular choice thanks to its ability to provide quick meals at low prices. This popularity has made it possible for fast food restaurants to dominate the streets, resulting in fewer healthy food options. Fast food is wreaking havoc across the nation due to it being readily available, fast food companies not providing enough information on their foods, and it has contributed to our nations growing

A person is hungry, they need a quick fix, lo and behold they happen to see those bright golden arches not too far in the distance. The person stops, pulls up to the drive through, and the speaker box begins asking them for their order. It’s the sad truth about fast food. The market is chock-full with hungry consumers on extremely tight schedules with “instant gratification” mindsets. One variable, the fast food market never could have predicted was a “healthy American”. Everything is now sorted into increments of one hundred calories conveniently put into separate packages for the new health-conscious men and women of the twenty first century. In the beginning, fast food markets preyed on a booming new market hungry of hamburgers and

Last week as I was driving home from my Biology lab at 5 o’clock, I saw the McDonald’s drive thru was extremely busy. The line wrapped around the building twice, and I found that shocking because the cars were directed to do so. The lines forming lanes on the pavement were painted, meaning the McDonald’s company must be used to it being so busy that they needed to make space. When I examined the line for a little while I thought to myself, “Do these people know that they are eating nothing good for them?” Eating is one of the greatest pleasures in life, especially when it can be done while still being buckled in. With the way fast food is typically advertised, Americans will eat a lot of it. Fast food is food that is prepared and served within a brief period of time. It is cheap, conveniently fast, and delicious. However, it can be hurtful to someone’s health because of the high-refined sugars, saturated fats, and sodium that these meals contain. Not only can an excess amount of these contents lead to obesity, diabetes, and cardiac issues but the fast-paced system can cause psychological effects such as impatience. However, before examining the health concerns, a look at fast food’s history is necessary.

Fast food companies have completely taken over the world. Rachel Tepper, the Associate Food Editor for The Huffington Post, found that Mcdonald's operates 14,157 units in America alone. Due to the typical fast pace of American life, people of society tend to take the “easy way out” when it comes to dining and many chose to stop at a drive through instead of taking the time to prepare a dinner. Most Americans are completely aware that the fast food establishments they frequently eat at or drive through are detrimental to their health, yet they choose to eat them anyway, because it’s said to be more convenient.