When it comes to fast food restaurants are people are putting the blame too much on the restaurants rather than the people themselves? When does individual responsibility have to take over when it comes to obesity from eating way too much fast food? For many people, going to a fast food restaurant ever single day does not seem in any way wrong. Mainly arguments saying that the restaurants are at fault, say that because they are giving people the bad food they are making people obese. Rather than thinking that, they should realise that it is a choice for the person to go eat at McDonalds everyday. One point wrote about online is that some people can only afford Mcdonalds everyday and the least the fast food chains could do is serve something …show more content…
They often will at the end of the arguments say that the people eating the food are somewhat at fault. Other will try to put the blame on the restaurant saying that they are deceiving the consumer. A writer on debate.org says that the restaurants are at fault because “They trick people. Even the salads that McDonalds sell, that are supposed to be a healthy product, have huge amounts of calories”. A fifty six year old man named Caesar Barber went as far as trying to sue some fast food chains for making him obese. He believes that Mcdonald's, Wendy's, and Kentucky Fried Chicken are the leading cause of his obesity and other health problems. He said that the people in the advertisements do not tell you what is in the food and he thought the food was ok. Barber said “they said 100% beef. I thought that meant it was good for …show more content…
There are many easy alternatives to eating fast food and people just chose not to do them. Blaming the fast food restaurants for a person’s obesity does not make any sense when the menus inside the restaurant have the amount of calories in each meal posted. The ingredients for items on a fast food menu are all online with all the nutritional facts. The nutritional facts of a big mac show that the sandwich is 540 calories and 250 of those calories are all
Common sense seems to dictate that fast food is bad for you, however, many Americans consume fast food on a monthly, weekly, or even daily basis. In “Don’t Blame the Eater,” David Zinczenko argues that fast-food companies and the food industry are to blame for America’s obesity epidemic, essentially that it is not the individuals fault for becoming obese, and that in essence, fast-food companies ought to take responsibility for the health issues induced by consuming the food. He explains how bombarded you are with unhealthy, greasy, and fattening food everywhere you look; whereas it is much more difficult to access healthy alternatives. He describes the vicious cycle of purchasing cheap ailing meals, rather
The obesity problem in this country has gotten worse, a lot worse, and the surge in obesity can be tied directly to fast food. I was appalled by the fact that since 1980 the number of people either fat of obese has doubled, and in that time frame there are twice as many overweight children and three times as many overweight adolescents. Looking strictly at the numbers, it is very easy to find a direct correlation between the number of overweight or obese individuals and the number of fast food establishments. However these fast food outlets are not created in a vacuum, they are servicing a demand. Each day one in four Americans visits a fast food restaurant. Our culture has evolved to one of immediate gratification, we want it convenient, and we want it now. The fast food industry has simply seized that cultural demand and has taken advantage of it all the way to the bank. I think we have a cultural weakness that looks for someone to blame for our problems and McDonalds certainly makes a nice target.
We all know that the creature did some wrong actions but who is really at fault? In the book Frankenstein by Mary Shelly there are many perspectives that are shown. Different factors all constitute into the creatures wrong doings which show that all three are to blame. Some can say it was the creatures fault himself, society, or Victor Frankenstein the creator. There are many different actors and can all be interpreted differently.
Fast foods have been around for a long time. Each day, more a more people turn to it for a quick meal, whether it is breakfast, lunch or dinner. As fast foods begin to progress and expand throughout the world, people, especially in the United States, have started to blame fast foods for their obesity and/or health problems. But is it really the fast food companies ' fault or the customers who consume their food? David Zinczenko wrote “Don’t Blame the Eater”, which states that fast food companies should be held responsible for giving all these people unhealthy food with them not really knowing what they are eating. I absolutely agree with this article, because these companies drag customers in by making the food fast, cheap, and a mystery. Fast food restaurants should be held accountable for
Obesity is an epidemic in America. Fast food can be compared to the same type of mindless addiction as cigarettes, and can be equally as dangerous. Not only is there a problem with fast food restaurants, but the food industry as a whole. Slaughterhouses that control 80% of the market produce meat in such a way that is not healthy for consumption, in turn the products are doused in harmful chemicals and still served to the public. No wonder the obesity rate in America is 69% and rising. Obesity is a true problem in our country- people are neglecting their health and quite literally eating themselves to death.
Have you ever see a legal dispute on TV of a teenager suing a major fast food company over the food that has made them obese? Many people have and began to think that it is the teenagers fault for eating the fast food in the first place. This could have all been avoided if the consumer had decided not to eat at that particular fast food restaurant at all. While this is true another question is asked. What other place is there to get a quick bite of food for an affordable price? That is the argument that is brought up in “Don’t Blame the Eater” by David Zinczenko. Zinczenko wrote an article stating that he takes sides with the consumer in saying that they should not be held accountable the way the fast food affects their bodies. Of course they
In the play Macbeth, written by William Shakespeare there is many people to blame for the downfall of Macbeth. There is an argument that there are more individuals at fault then just Macbeth. Though Macbeth was the one who followed through with all the decisions, it clearly descripts in the play that Lady Macbeth and the witches play major roles that helps lead up to Macbeths downfall. It shows that Macbeth and Lady Macbeth have a strong ambition and greed to be king and queen. But, there is a case that all Macbeth, Lady Macbeth and the witches all have blame as to what happened.
What is a bartender? Merriam Webster states it’s a person who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar. Nowhere in the definition does it say, “Attend to behavior”, or, “Watch for drunken disorder.” “Bartenders are those that fill orders of patrons at a bar itself or are given a beverage order by a waiter or a waitress that he or she will pick up and serve to the patron.” (Benson, Beth). Being a bartender takes patience, and a great deal of responsibility. A job is a job no matter what the job is. If he or she is hired for a position, he or she is obligated to do what is required of the position. Bartenders should not be held responsible for the behavior of their patrons.
At a home game against the Indianapolis Pacers, Detroit Pistons Center Ben Wallace reacted with fury against Pacer’s forward Ron Artest after a hard technical foul by Artest. An argument ensued followed by a shoving match between the two which got both teams involved. In a matter of minutes the brawl escalated into the seats of the fans, with some fans throwing fists and full cups of beer at the athlete, prompting what began as a simple altercation on the court into all out mayhem. Ron Artest, Anthony Johnson, David Harrison, Jermaine O'Neal and Stephen Jackson of the pacers and Ben Wallace of the Detroit Pistons as a result missed a significant portion of the regular season from suspensions as a result. Ron Artest was suspended for the remainder of the season. Four fans were banned from the home arena of the Detroit Pistons and lost his season tickets for future home games. The five suspended players of the Indiana Pacers as well as the four fans with ticket bans face charges in August in a Michigan Courtroom (Corbin).
How many Americans do you think eat at fast food restaurants daily? How many Americans have experienced weight gain and health issues of the years? We as Americans are overweight and unhealthy who is to blame? We want to believe that McDonalds, Burger King, Taco Bell, Wendy’s etc. is the reason why we are fat. But the truth is that we are becoming overweight and unhealthy because of the lack of responsibility over our own diet and eating habits. In the essay, “Don’t Blame the Eater” by David Zinczenko he, believes that the fast food industry is responsible for the health and obesity epidemic in America. He argues that there are not many healthy alternatives to fast food for consumers, “particularly teenagers” to buy food. He goes further
Eating habits have become a cause of obesity because most people in America decide to take the fast route. Fast food has become so prevalent in the day to day lives of so many families and individuals. The cost and convenience of fast food has led to an increase in consumption, which does not help our cause. According to Carey Polis’ article in The Huffington Post, fast food is about $550 cheaper per year than choosing the healthy option. That means people are more likely to choose a cheeseburger from McDonald’s over fresh fruit and vegetables from the produce section at the grocery store. Along with how cheap it is to get our hands on fast food, the convenience makes it even more difficult to resist. With a fast food restaurant on every corner of every block in town, it makes it much easier for someone to pick up on a meal on their daily commute rather than actually trying to cook something healthy. Choosing fast food is not the most nutritious way to go either. Fast food is filled with sugar, fats, salts, and calories. It is usually low in nutrition and high in what are considered to be “empty” calories. By definition obesity is caused by the excess in...
In the United States, there are many people who believe that if it wasn’t for fast food restaurants, they would be eating healthier and wouldn’t be overweight. People have even tried to sue fast food restaurants for their own self esteem issues. It’s ironic that people actually blame fast food restaurants, such as McDonald’s, for being obese. While fast food may be one of the contributors to the obesity outbreak, it certainly doesn’t stand alone. There are loads of reasons why people living in the United States are overweight. Some of these reasons involve dilemmas within the school arrangements, peer pressure, family genetics, educational issues, and even where a person lives. The National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion said that “Some illnesses may lead to obesity or weight gain. These may include Cushing's disease, and polycystic ovary syndrome. Drugs such as steroids and some antidepressants may also cause weight gain” (Overweight and Obesity, www.cdc.gov). Even though obesity has become a major problem in the United States today, the percentage in general, of obese human beings would definitely decrease if people would exercise more, eat healthier, and change their diets.
In The Roaring Girl, Middleton and Dekker intricately weave a tapestry of early modern society, exposing the gendered expectations that dictate individuals' lives. Through the contrasting landscapes of bustling London streets and serene countryside vistas, the play provides characters with spaces to challenge societal norms and redefine gender stereotypes. This exploration challenges traditional gender roles, showcasing how characters like Moll Cutpurse and Sir Alexander Wengrave navigate and subvert societal expectations in their respective environments. The lively cityscape of early modern London emerges as a melting pot of diversity and complexity, where characters like Moll Cutpurse confront and adapt to a myriad of challenges. Within the
Fast food is one of the most controversial topics; most people tend to blame fast food industries because of their obesity or a disease they got, and never hold responsibility for their own action.
Today, many people eat fast food instead of home made food. The reason is that fast food is fast, cheap and convenient. However, at the same time, fast food is contributing to a big social problem in the U.S., which is obesity, and recently some people are beginning to sue the fast food companies for causing their obesity. Should the fast food companies have responsibility for American's obesity? My answer for this argument is "No". I think that whether people eat fast food or not is an individual choice. There are many people who eat fast food, but aren't obese. They may do some exercises for burning calories, or try not to eat fast food as much as they can, caring for their health. Moreover, some fast food companies serve relatively healthy foods, such as Baja Fresh, Subway and so on. Even though people don't have enough money or time to eat except for fast food, they can choose those fast food shops. Therefore, the responsibility of obesity should be taken by obese people, though fast food companies should also take actions to decrease the number of these people by showing their food's calories, serving healthy food, and giving more choices.