FAST FOOD

WHAT IS FAST FOOD?

FAST FOOD:• Food designed for ready availability,

use or consumption. Sold at eating establishments for quick availability or take-out.

Current Situation of Fast Food

A new survey in the UK revealed that:• - Often high levels of salt present within fast

foods.• - Many consumers boycott these fast foods

because of health risks.• - A Pizza Hut meal had the worst levels of salt.• - Campaigns on getting public to eat healthily

has been successful.

When is it healthy to eat fast food?

Survey Results (Conducted to obtain a public view of Fast Food)

Target Audience: Students aged 13 to 18Number of people surveyed: 80

How often do you go to a fast food restaurant?

Everyday – 14%Once a week – 23%Thrice a week – 57%Once a month – 6%Others – 0%

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Do you think fast food chains offers healthy choices?

• Yes - 23%• No - 77%

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Why do you think people frequent fast food restaurants?

• Convenient – 49%• Cheap – 10%• Tasty – 26%• Popular – 15%

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Do you care about health risks of consuming unhealthy fast foods?

• A) Yes, that is why i have stopped eating fast food. – 1%• B) Yes, but i still frequent fast food restaurants. – 85%• C) No. – 14%

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From the above results...

• Fast food is very popular among teenagers due to them being both tasty and convenient.

• They know that fast foods have a negative impact on their health, but still choose to consume fast foods at least once a month.

Healthy consumption of Fast Food

• Keep portion sizes small.• GO GREEN-order a side salad with your

sandwich instead of fries.• Eat fruits and vegetables, in which they are

rich in potassium and may help decrease blood pressure.

• Choose foods with less amount of salts.

Conclusion

• We have proven that fast food chains do offer healthy choices on their menus, though some are unhealthy (eg. Fries), and the choice lies in the hand of consumers, that’s why we have to choose wisely and our reasons are as follow:

1. In recent years, fast food restaurants are increasingly more inclined to the healthier side. Examples are the introduction of apple dippers, more vegetables in McDonalds and corn cup.

• 2. However, unhealthy choices such as fries and soft drinks are still present. Knowing these foods pose a threat to our health, we should avoid extreme usage.

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