1. Unhealthy Choices: Fast Food restaurants Contribution to Obesity
Hello everyone my name is “Anique Peay,” and today I will be presenting why it is important for food health content must be displayed on our restaurant menus.
Anique Peay
Walden University
PUBH
Dr. Rubin Howard

2. purpose
This presentation is intended to show the effects of fast food restaurants intertwined with obesity .
To alert restaurants why advertising the caloric intake of food is necessary.
Health problems caused by high calorie diet.
Prevention of obesity.
Hello everyone my name is “Anique Peay,” and today I will be presenting why it is important for food health content must be displayed on our restaurant menus.

3. Introduction
Approx. 50,000 fast food chains across the United States, with McDonalds being the largest restaurant chain (PAMF, 2010).
In the world, there are more than 500,000 fast food places (PAMF, 2010).
In today’s society fast food is the number one source of meals that many people eat. These restaurants are very assessable for many individuals, even more assessable than supermarkets in some areas. We will be focusing on some health effects within urban communities, due to unhealthy dietary choices. It is important for restaurants to give back to the community and environment by displaying the nutritional factors on their menu. Therefore, through advertising we as people (individuals, families, communities) will be able to, learn about healthier choices and dietary caloric intake while eating at fast food restaurants in moderation.
Palo Alto Medical Foundation (2010) Fast Food.

4. FAST FOOD CONSUMPTION
Americans’ average daily caloric intake increased from 2,000 to 3,000 calories between 1971 and 2000 (LHC, 2010).
74% of all restaurant traffic nationally, fast food has more per-serving calories than food prepared in the home, and three analyses show a direct association between fast-food availability and obesity rates (LHC, 2010).
Families today, eat out almost everyday at fast food restaurants. For them this is a quick and easy option to have a meal on the go that can feed the entire family (the cheap way), without cooking at home. Much of the time, this resort to them eating the dollar menu, or value meal which contains a lot of calories and transfats. Within the urban communities fast food restaurants and unhealthy dietary intake is at higher prevalence, than other communities because of it accessibility.
Leadership for Healthy Communities (2010) Action Strategies for Healthy Communities: Local and state leaders guide to strengthening physical activity and healthy eating opportunity for youth.

5. As we look here, this chart shows fast food restaurants within our nation per 1000 people. This means that
The Daily Yonder (2010). Most Fast Food Per Person and Other Food Facts
Retrieved 10/24/2010 from.

6. People are eating out more
In this chart between 1962 thru 2002, our population has increased 45% (pop. Eat out) and 55% decreased (pop. Eat at home) in our graph chart. From this knowledge we must begin to promote, family meals at home because the dinner table is an excellent source to where knowledge and communication will happen. With this said, this will promote healthy living, with minimal fast food consumption.
Silver, L., Nonas, C. (2008) Calorie Labeling in New York City Restaurants: An approach to inform Consumers
Retrieved 10/25/2010 from .

7. Low income communities
Fast food has become a major source of nutrition in low-income, urban neighborhoods across the United States (Freeman, 2007).
The overabundance of fast food and lack of access to healthier foods, in turn, have increased African American and Latino communities' vulnerability to food-related death and disease (Freeman, 2007).
These high in calorie restaurants in urban communities contribute to their high calorie diets. The diets are, detrimental to their health resulting in: obesity, diabetes (type 2), hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. This is not to say that one cannot eat fast food, but healthier options must be chosen in moderation.
Freeman, A. (2007) Fast Food: Oppression Through Poor Nutrition
Retrieved 10/23/2010 from

8. In representing rural communities fast food restaurants, are increased
In representing rural communities fast food restaurants, are increased. Through this chart it shows the top ranking rural communities and the availability of fast food restaurants. Through these charts we can say that fast food eating has become a main option for people.
The Daily Yonder (2010). Most Fast Food Per Person and Other Food Facts
Retrieved 10/24/2010 from.

9. FAST FOODS & UNHEALTHY TRANS-FATS
Trans fats (or trans fatty acids) are created in an industrial process that adds hydrogen to liquid vegetable oils to make them more solid (AHA, 2010). 
Trans fats can raise your bad cholesterol (LDL) and lower your good cholesterol (HDL) levels (AHA, 2010).
 Researchers who analyzed the fast food say that daily consumption of 5 grams or more of trans fats raises the risk of heart attack by 25%(Coghlan, 2006).
Without consumers knowing exactly of the calories and ingredients at these restaurants can hinder them to choosing the worse options available. Many of these options are high caloric meals, that are saturated in trans fats.
Coghlan, A. (2006) Fast food awash with ‘worst’ kind of faat. News Scientist: Health.
Retrieved 10/24/2010 from.
American Heart Association (2010) Trans Fats. Retrieved 1030/2010 from

10. Advertising caloric intake on restaurant menus
According to NYHD approximately 1/2 of U.S. adults say nutrition information influences their purchasing(Silver, 2008).
When nutrition information for menu items is readily available, consumers choose high-calorie items about 1/3 less often (Silver, 2008).
Restaurant menus that show healthier options, along with caloric intake can reduce obesity within our neighborhoods. When people don’t understand the amount of calories being ingested, due to their food choices their habits will not change.
Silver, L., Nonas, C. (2008) Calorie Labeling in New York City Restaurants: An approach to inform Consumers. New York City Health Department Retrieved 10/25/2010 from .

11. Conclusion
The rise of obesity in the United States, health officials must find new innovative ways to reduce health risks. Through advertising dietary calorie intake, on all restaurant menus; will help educate our communities with choosing healthier choices. This in fact, will help preserve our quality of life, through a simple step of primary prevention. Therefore, these forwarding steps in reducing one’s risk factors to obesity, can reduce diabetes (type 2), hypertension, and cardiovascular disease.

12. References
Coghlan, A. (2006) Fast food awash with ‘worst’ kind of faat. News Scientist: Health.
Retrieved 10/24/2010 from   
Freeman, A. (2007) Fast Food: Oppression Through Poor Nutrition
Retrieved 10/23/2010 from
Leadership for Healthy Communities (2010) Action Strategies for Healthy Communities: Local and state leaders
guide to strengthening physical activity and healthy eating opportunity for youth.
Retrieved October 24, 2010 from
Palo Alto Medical Foundation (2010) Fast Food.
Retrieved October 25, 2010 from
Silver, L., Nonas, C. (2008) Calorie Labeling in New York City Restaurants: An approach to inform Consumers.
Retrieved 10/25/2010 from
The Daily Yonder (2010). Most Fast Food Per Person and Other Food Facts
Retrieved October 25, 2010 from