Are fast food companies to blame for the obesity problem in the United States?

Fast food does play a role in the obesity problem we have in the States, but it is by no means wholly to blame for the issue. The blame should be shared by fast food companies, food brands that specialize in preserved and junk foods, and more than anyone else, the people who are eating these products. Obviously, if junk foods weren't offered, people wouldn't eat them.

But just because they're available doesn't mean we all need to eat them. It's general knowledge that fruits, vegetables and natural foods are typically the healthiest for us, yet some people choose to eat unhealthy options instead, like fast food. Fast food is widely available, yes, making it an easy choice for a lot of people.

But ultimately, the decision is ours, and it's just as easy to go to the grocery store or market next to the fast food joint and pick up something healthier to eat.

Yes and No... They offer cheap food that for the most part tastes good, is quick to make and is convenient...For people who lack control when it comes to their eating habits, then this causes a problem.. However it is a persons choice on whether they eat there or not. A large person has no one to blame but themselves.

They certainly don't help. I don't think we can fully blame them though. They don't make you eat the food for goodness sakes.

They do market to young people, and lower income people, but they also market convenience which a lot of people appreciate in their very busy lives. I think eating healthy, and being healthy, is a life choice that you have to be committed to. Don't blame the industry, take responsibility four our own actions.

It is not the fast food companies to be blamed. The parents should have control over what their children should have for a healthy living. A child who is already fat, should not eat much potatoes.

Let the child participate in as much sports as possible. This activity will keep them fit and healthy and the body will be released out of fatness or obese. They should involve him in more physical activities and should give them a healthy diet.

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Sure the food can be cheap, and convenient, but no one makes us eat lard, nor do they make us eat any food we don't want to eat. Obesity is caused by many factors. Some of them are non activity, eating too much, not eating enough healthy foods, and herdity.

Combining them, causes obesity. Eating fatty foods is certainly is not a death sentence though. Learning what to eat and eating fatty foods in moderation will deter obesity, as will activity, even just walking.

Unfortunatly we live in a world of indulgences, and convenience. We also live in a world where we can blame others for our actions. Funny isn't it?

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