In the article "Fast Food – Is it the Enemy?" it talks about what is causing obesity and if there is a link to fast food and obesity. It starts off by giving the reader a scenario on what to order at a local McDonald's then explains how much calories an average American consumes. Eating fast food can lead to excess weight gain for one meal can equal all the calories you need in a day. It also talks about if environment is involved with obesity. It says that most Americans would rather go and eat fast food because it is cheap and quick. It also says that there is no simple answer to what is causing obesity and that it can be a combination of fast food and the environment in which we live. It then goes on and gives the reader examples about what foods they can switch out to make the meal a bit healthier and to make a plan. Making a plan will help reduce the risk of being obese if they can stick to it that is. The link to the website is down below.
http://www.obesityaction.org/educational-resources/resource-articles-2/nutrition/fast-food-is-it-the-enemy
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