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It is increasingly common for families to rely on products from the fast-food industry to
take care of their meals on a regular basis due to its lower cost and availability. This
essay will explain why I believe its drawbacks outweigh the benefits of such unhealthy
foods.
One of the most significant advantages of fast food is that it offers a complete meal at an
affordable price. For example, a combo meal from some of today’s industry leaders costs
only under five dollars, while it would have cost consumers half their month’s salary if
they purchase organic and healthy food at supermarkets. Furthermore, the fast-food
industry is extremely convenient. When people are exhausted after a long day at work,
the last thing on their mind is spending hours preparing dinner for everyone, whereas
they will have fast food ready to serve in five minutes or less at fast food establishments.
However, fast food consumption does present many drawbacks, the most obvious of
which is that it can harm our health. The reason for this is that fast food contains a lot of
oil, hazardous food coloring agents, and unhealthy trans fats. As a result, regular junk
food intake leads to long-term health problems such as obesity, emotional and self-
esteem issues, and chronic illnesses in later life. Another danger of fast and processed
food is it can create adverse effects on society. The growth of fast food availability in the
country seems to coincide with the growth of obesity, which puts a strain on/ places a
huge burden on the healthcare system.
In conclusion, the main benefits of affordability and convenience that fast food has
offered are outweighed by its dangers of severe health problems and effects on the
healthcare system