Fast food

Fast food is food prepared and served quickly at a fast-food restaurant or shop at low cost. Fast food is a multi-billion dollar industry which is continuing to grow at a rapid pace in the early 21st century in many countries as fewer people cook at home.

Nutritional Value

The unhealthiness of fast food comes in part from cooking methods. Fast food tends to be deep fried which increases the amount of fats and calories. To illustrate these complaints, the documentary film Super Size Me had the director eat nothing but McDonald's fast food - and stop all exercise - for one month. His health was negatively affected due to the combination of fast food and lack of exercise. Fast food portions are usually over the amount one should have in a serving. With the size of fast food portions, one could easily consume 1800 to 2400 calories in one meal, which is more than one should have a day.

Related Topics:
Fat - Calories - Documentary film - Super Size Me

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