The values of today's fast food society show a huge affect on the nation. ... The culture of fast food is a big thing in our nation. ... In the book "Fast Food Nation", Schlosser shows a way of advertisement that works mostly amongst children but some adults as well. ... In the book "Fast Food Nation", Schlosser shows study and analysis on children's "nagging" behavior. ... Fast Food Nation has been a detailed informative novel that shows the unseen and "Dark Side" of the Fast Food process. ...

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In the book, Fast Food Nation, Eric Schlosser studies the effect that fast food has had on our nation as well as the world. ... Having restaurant food prepared fast and served fast has had an enormous impression on our nation. Even though Richard and Maurice have achieved the American dream, fast food-chains are not beneficial to everyone in the nation. Fast-food chains have been shooting up all over the place. ... The book, Fast Food Nation, attempts to make it seem that the McDonald's are welcome everywhere by telling stories about long waits on the opening day in Kuwait and other fo...

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Fast Food Nation Fast Food Nation is a very controversial book. Eric Schlosser, the author, dug deep into the heart of our nations biggest fast food corporations. ... Since there is so much else going on fast food becomes the obvious choice rather than cooking your own food. ... I didn't always have the option of fast food though. Coming from a small town without, until recently, any fast food restaurants, if I wanted fast food I had to drive 15 miles away. ...

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No doubt Eric Schlosser, author of Fast Food Nation and Amitai Etzioni author of Working at McDonald's have written their pieces in an attempt to inspire their readers. ... And it gives fast food companies an enormous amount of power over their employees" (Fast Food Nation, 70). ... "The need to retain any individual worker is greatly reduced by the ease with which he or she can be replaced" (Fast Food Nation, 70). ... Throughout chapter three of Fast food Nation Schlosser refers to the story of one particular girl, Elisa Zamot. ... Elisa only earns minimum wage and is in turn expecte...

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To examine the "how and why" of Eric Schlosser's' book, "Fast Food Nation," where he shows how fast food developed and became the center of American image and society. ... First, look at how fast food became such a popular way of eating and living. ... Karcher (owner of Carl's Jr, Hardees) is one of the fast food industry's pioneers. ... With many young families, they had a need for new homes, in city and communities that would be a bastion for the fast food companies. ... "Fast Food Nation" reveals how the meat packing industry went from mom and pop farms to powerhouse cor...

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The book Fast Food Nation, written by Eric Schlosser has highlighted the consequences fast food restaurants have presented. ... Fast Food Nation shows us directly how fast food restaurants effects have expanded to nearly every facet of life. Fast Food Nation opens with an introduction into the history of fast food restaurants. ... According to Fast Food Nation, Schlosser says defiantly not and he asks that all Americans open their eyes through his book to the negative consequences that derived from fast food. ... The book Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser is so vast and broad, it would...

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In Eric Schlosser's book, Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal, he states, "Hundreds of millions of people buy fast food every day without giving it much thought, unaware of the subtle and not so subtle ramifications of their purchases. ... Fast food is also one of the main causes of the increase of food poisoning cases in America. ... Recent studies have found that many food borne pathogens can precipitate long-term ailments, such as heart disease, inflammatory bowel disease, neurological problems, autoimmune disorders, and kidney disease" (Fast Food Nations: The...

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In part I of Fast Food Nation, Eric Schlosser writes about the reasons why fast foods are so popular in America today. Fast food really took off in California after World War II. ... Additionally, fast food entrepreneurs took a lot of risks in the beginning because many benefited from the rise of fast food. Many innovators became successful in fast food industry. ... Children consumed fast food without giving it much thought. ...

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Because of its massive growth America has received the infamous name of "Fast Food Nation", provided by an investigative journalist named Eric Schlosser, who not only exposed the unsanitary and discriminatory practices of the fast food industry, but also revealed how the fast food industry has shaped and defined society in America and other nations as the fast food culture spreads globally. I believe Schlosser said it best, "A nation's diet can be more revealing than its art or literature." (Fast Food Nation. 3). ... As the fast food industry grows, the amount of money...

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We all know that fast food is really bad for us, but we still eat it. ... Fast food is not an everyday choice but ,on occasion, it is a nice, greasy treat. ... Food industries target our fast pace lifestyle with advertisements of delicious food and the continence of obtaining it. ... Imagine the fast food industry as the Pied Piper and our nation's children as the rats being lead to an unhealthy life style. ... It is the fast food company's responsibility to make an effort to produce healthier foods for the consumer, and to teach children better eating habits. ...

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The Fast-Paced Growth of Fast Food The popularity of fast food production today is a direct result of busy families. ... Single people find it easier to pick-up some fast food than cook a big meal for one person. ... People in these situations are left with few options; fast food or dine in at a local restaurant. ... Fast food is a strong business that will ultimately survive as long as the fast food chains continue to offer friendly services, a high quality of foods, and speedy service. People in our nation are more and more likely to pull towards fast food, as their lives become more a...

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Fast food restaurants are more accessible than fresh food markets. ... There are fast food restaurants everywhere, a person can travel ten minutes and see at least three quick foods on their way. ... As a nation people need to come together to not spend their money on unhealthy foods so that the producers would have no choice, but to change the way they market, package, and price goods. ... Everywhere there is a fast food restaurant, but where do you see fruit markets? ... There needs to be less advertisements of fast food to decrease the amount of people getting drawn to fast food restauran...

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Which brings us to the question of why have fast-food chains expanded so rapidly during the last 40 years? The rise of the fast food restaurant would not have been possible without radical changes in American culture. ... The need for fast, reliable, affordable, and convenient food, along with an increasing acceptance among Americans of a more homogenous culture, led to the rise of the fast food industry, and in particular, of the hamburger's and french fries it served. Purveyors of fast food sprang up in both urban areas and along the nation's highways. ... And this was the the...

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The fast food industry employs more teenagers than any other industry in America. Approximately two-thirds of fast food employees are under the age of twenty. ... The flavor industry has grown rapidly alongside fast foods. ... This is an alarming statistic for a nation that prides itself on technology and standardized production habits. ... Fast food is needed in our fast paced society. ...

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The convenience and unbeatable prices make fast food meals an appealing option. ... Fast food is killing the nation. Eric Schlosser, an author known for his New York Times best seller, Fast Food Nation, gives it to America straight by sharing the harsh reality with all of the fast food-eaters out there; fast food has changed the way Americans eat and is a major factor for many health concerns such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease and deadly pathogens such as E. ... Schlosser bluntly states, "Behind them lies a simple explanation for why eating a hamburger can now make you seriously ill...

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The fast food industry employs more teenagers than any other industry in America. Approximately two-thirds of fast food employees are under the age of twenty. ... The flavor industry has grown rapidly alongside fast foods. ... This is an alarming statistic for a nation that prides itself on technology and standardized production habits. ... Fast food is needed in our fast paced society. ...

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Should fast-food workers be paid a minimum of $15/hr? This a question that has been frequently asked by many across the nation since November of 2012 when Fast Food Forward, an SEIU-funded coalition, organized their first strike. ... In the article, Higher Fast-Food Wages: Higher Fast-Food Prices by James Sherk, a chart is shown. ... Many of whom rely on fast food are the 1,750,000 homeless people in America. ... The fast food industry is not meant to be a career job. ...

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Fast food restaurants are one of the main causes due to the unhealthy, addictive food it provides to its customers. Since fast food franchises have been expanding at such a rapid rate, it now makes it harder to live a healthy dietary lifestyle. ... Others have actually incorporated nutrition facts in their fast food meals. ... If we all stick together as one nation, we can make this issue well known. ... Instead of getting fast food everyday of the week, reward yourself a bit. ...

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Fernandez has been held up as a symbol of the hardships facing the nation's low-wage workers. ... Some fast food items would have to increase by over 200% to make up for minimum wage increases. ... Individuals who work at some fast food restaurants do not even need a high school diploma or GED. ... A performance study was done for fast food and dine-in restaurants across the U.S. and according to the study, the dine-in experience was much more pleasant than a fast food experience (Fast food or dine-in debate). At a fast food restaurant the customer has to walk up to the restaurant count...

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Eric Schlosser organizes chapter one of Fast Food Nation by describing problem that is going on in American Society. He is using many resources to show the reader the problem about fast food restaurants. The resource he uses is mostly statistics he piled up about fast food restaurants. These statistics consisted of the percentage of people who became obese because of the fast food or show how unhealthy it is to the public, these statistics are to show the reader the relevance to his thesis. ...

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I agree with his claim and we as a nation need to start making changes. Fast Food has become more convenient and attractive to busy families. This image of fast food is false. ... Fast food from restaurants or prepackaged meals from the supermarket is usually what is served to children. ... Another problem with eating fast food for families is the lack of exercise. ...

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Each sign represents a different fast food chain, such as McDonalds, Burger King, or Hardees that states they have the best tasting food for the lowest price. ... Yes, fast food corporations advertise their low priced meals in ways that seem irresistible, but Americans are not being forced to indulge in these high calorie foods. ... In America, large fast food corporations may seem to be the ones to blame; however, they do provide the nutritional facts about the foods they offer online and in restaurants, also it is not impossible to find healthy alternatives compared to the regular fast food ...

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Not only am I concerned about what is in the meat itself, but the sanitary policies of worldwide fast food chains, such as McDonalds, Burger King, Taco Bell, and more. ... Currently, the fast food industry is most responsible to the threat to food safety. ... The fast food giants have enormous buying power, which has given them access to some of the cleanest ground beef, and most rigorous testing. ... The USDA, in tandem with the fast food chains, needs to impose stricter standards on slaughterhouses and meatpackers. ... If fast food companies, such as In-N-Out, refuse to buy meat from packers...

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Slowly the fast food chains are extending their nets over the nation using our children as bait. ... This is simply because of the lack of fast food in Wanaka and the availability of it in Auckland. Fast food is really only slang for unhealthy foods with limited nutrition value. When you hear the words "fast food" you automatically think of fatty, sugary, salty foods. ... In Conclusion, fast food is unhealthy and fattening. ...

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One out of four Americans visits a fast food restaurant daily. ... So why haven't citizens taken care of the obesity problem in America and have put a stop to all these fast food restaurants, who only care about money and not how much damage can be done by the food they sell? ... That's why we have many fast food restaurants that serve toxic meals. ... Sugar is a common product used in all fast food industries. ... Americans are to blame for the obesity in this nation, because control has been given to them and they have thrown it away. ...

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