For my essay, I am talking about the diet of Americans, and how people should become more aware of what they eat because I have learned about some of these issues in my Food and Nutrition class. I only have the main ideas posted and gave an example of the cons of eating processed/fast food all the time and my argument is for people to try healthier eating habits...
There is no denying the majority of food Americans consume is processed. Go into any grocery store and one will find shelves full of products containing high fructose corn syrup along with other artificial sweeteners. These food items may be quick and efficient ways to curb one's hunger without putting a lot of effort into cooking, but it is not the healthiest alternative. Despite the technology that has found cures to certain diseases, we are finding that Americans are more unhealthy than previous decades. The obesity epidemic and risk of people developing Type II Diabetes because of it has become a major problem in the United States. The cause of this is due to the fast and processed foods many Americans are consuming daily. This should be the motivation for people to lead healthier lifestyles. Changing the way one eats by choosing healthy, natural foods is the first step to changing one's habits for the better.
Fast food has become a popular way to dine out, and it has shown. Fast food chains like McDonalds have spread all over the United States, increasing its number of restaurants to the point where there are multiple locations in just one town or city. The argument here is not the fact that fast food should be avoided at all times, but it has become a daily diet for many people. Eating this type of food regularly is a risk factor for becoming overweight from eating an excess of calories that mainly come from salt, fat and sugar. (will add some nutrition facts on fast food) * I will also talk about health problems that result from eating unhealthy diets *the movie "Super Size Me" will also be in part of my essay
We are in a time where we should not worry about developing heart disease, Diabetes or any other diseases linked to eating habits. Instead of increasing our chance of developing certain health problems, we should take it upon ourselves to change our tendencies and be more aware of what we are actually putting into our bodies. Being educated on nutrition will prove beneficial in the long run, and being healthy is a positive way of living. (will actually talk about benefits of certain foods like the essential nutrients and antioxidants and how they help to prevent certain diseases)
