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Obesity Rates
-Over the past four decades, consumption of food eaten away from home as risen alarmingly
"Fast Food." Wikipedia. Wikipedia Foundation, 30 Oct. 2014. Web. 02 Nov. 2014.
Dr. Mercola. "Half of American Adults Will Be Obese by 2030!" Mercola.com. N.p., 4 Oct. 2012. Web. 03 Nov. 2014.
-Trans-fat. Which can lead to high blood pressure, obesity, and heart disease.
-Only 3% of kids' fast food meals meet the food industry's CFBAI nutrition standards.
In 1972, we spent 3 billion a year on fast food - today we spend more than $110 billion
-"These foods are highly processed, full of fat, calories and sodium. You could easily take in 1,500 calories from just one meal alone."
-Convenient
-Portion Sizes
"Fast Food." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 30 Oct. 2014. Web. 02 Nov. 2014.
"Fast Food Not the Major Cause of Childhood Obesity." UNC News. UNC News, 15 Jan. 2014. Web. 02 Nov. 2014.
-Affected more than Adults
Muntel, Sarah. "Obesity Action Coalition » Fast Food – Is It the Enemy?" Obesity Action Coalition Fast Food Is It the Enemy Comments. N.p., Spring 2012. Web. Nov. 2014.
-Targeted towards children
Whisner, Corrie, Dr. "American Society For Nutrition." American Society for Nutrition. N.p., 13 Aug. 2013. Web. 03 Nov. 2014.
-18 percent of children between the ages of 6 and 19 are considered obese
-Children who eat fast food regularly are likely to gain an extra 6 pounds per year.