1. Fast Food and Society

2. Introduction
The fast food industry started out as an experiment and is now taking over society at an unstoppable pace to meet the unhealthy want of society; therefore, affecting the health, mental and physical, of the people and reflecting in the economy.

3. Summary
Research Topic Summary WHAT IS JUNK FOOD? WHAT JUNK FOOD CONTAINS? SOME FACTS OF JUNK FOOD Fast food is popular. More prone to diseases. Mental and physical harm.. EFFECTS OF JUNK FOOD

4. WHAT IS JUNK FOOD?
Junk food is an informal term applied to some foods that are perceived to have little or no nutritional value (i.e. containing "empty calories"), or to products with nutritional value but which also have ingredients considered unhealthy when regularly eaten, or to those considered unhealthy to consume at all. The term was coined by Michael Jacobson, director of the Center for Science in the Public Interest, in

5. WHAT JUNK FOOD CONTAINS?
Saturated fat, sugar & salt.
little or no fruit, vegetables, or dietary fiber.
Common junk foods include salted snack foods (chips, crisps), candy, gum, most sweet desserts, fried fast food and carbonated beverages (sodas) as well as alcoholic beverages.

6. SOME FACTS OF JUNK FOOD
Junk foods are known for the high amount of sugar present in them..
The amount of minerals and vitamins is less in junk foods, while it is loaded with calories.

7. Food items such as chips, cookies, candy bars, muffins, fried foods, etc., contain high amounts of hydrogenated oils and fats. The trans fats or hydrogenated oils present in these foods do not serve any purpose in the nourishment of the body.

8. Key Facts
Childhood obesity is likely to be carried over into adulthood. High-calorie foods can cause addiction.

9. More Key Facts
The average American now consumes about three hamburgers and four orders of French fries every week.
Health choice
Unhealthy Choice
Quarter Pounder without Cheese
410 Calories
19 g fat
730 mg sodium
Premium Grilled Chicken Club
570 calories
21g fat
1720 mg sodium

10. Examples Burger King Healthier Not Healthy
WHOPPER JR. without Mayo and Garden Salad
365 calories
12 g fat
1230 mg sodium
BK BIG FISH
1000 calories
52 g fat
2040 mg sodium
Chick-Fil-A
Healthier
Not Healthy
Chick-Fil-A Chargrilled Chicken Sandwich
270 calories
3.5 g fat
940 mg sodium
Chicken Caesar Cool Wrap
480 calories
16 g fat
1640 mg sodium

11. EFFECTS OF JUNK FOOD
Junk food does not contain vitamins and minerals and much of the nutrients seen in properly cooked food and in raw food so, it makes the person having such food very prone to illnesses .

12. To have good health & avoid ill effects have nutritious food

13. Summary
Introduction Research Topic Summary WHAT IS JUNK FOOD? WHAT JUNK FOOD CONTAINS? SOME FACTS OF JUNK FOOD Fast food is popular. More prone to diseases. Mental and physical harm

14. In conclusion
That healthy meals are better for the body and mind. Let us try to avoid quick meals that are destroying the health of the body.

15. Thank you for your listening to me
With greetings: Duaa Salman Al Gargoosh

16. Sources
food/ content/uploads/2010/05/espresso-250x268.png Fast Food Effects On Health." Web. 22 Mar < "Fast Food Nation." PBS. PBS, 4 Apr Web. 22 Mar < june01/fast_food.html>.