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WHY I BECAME INTERESTED

• Everyone deals with fast food.

• It effects many younger children and teens.

• The more people know the more then tend to care.

MY PAPER

Research Topic Summary

•Fast food is popular.

•More prone to diseases.

•Mental and physical harm.

•Unhealthy foods are characterized.

Driving QuestionHow is fast food restaurants related to society?What can be concluded about society and fast food restaurants?

MY PAPER CONT.

ThesisThe 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.

MY PAPER CONT.

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 Calories19 g fat 730 mg sodium

Premium Grilled Chicken Club

570 calories21g fat1720 mg sodium

MY PAPER CONT.

More Key FactsChildhood obesity is likely to be carried over into adulthood.

High-calorie foods can cause addiction.McDonalds saw its U.S. sales increase 5 percent in 2008 compared to the previous year during the recession.

MY PAPER CONT.

What I’ve LearnedSociety is conforming to economic ideas about fast food.

Fast food puts citizens at a higher risk for obesity and obesity related illnesses.

Fast food chains are targeting children, teens, and busy adults because it is convenient and taste good.

PRODUCT

• I made two pamphlets.• Make healthier fast food

choices.

PRODUCT CONT.

How Research in both books and the internet. I then found templates online and filled in the

information.

After When my brochures were done I ran into a problem

because the nutritionist I was going to donate them to no longer worked at the clinic.

BROCHURE EXAMPLES

Burger King

Healthier Not Healthy

WHOPPER JR. without Mayo and Garden Salad

365 calories12 g fat1230 mg sodium

BK BIG FISH1000 calories52 g fat2040 mg sodium

Chick-Fil-A

Healthier Not Healthy

Chick-Fil-A Chargrilled Chicken Sandwich270 calories3.5 g fat940 mg sodium

Chicken Caesar Cool Wrap480 calories16 g fat1640 mg sodium

Mentor I did not have a mentor and I could have used a mentor

to help me get the product out to other people. Other then that, I stayed on top of my deadlines for the most part.

What I’ve Learned I have learned how to make better decisions with my

food choices Communication and work place skills

CONNECTION

Fast food is unhealthy and many people don’t know how bad their decisions are. The brochures will be a handy assistant in making better decisions.

SUCCESSES & CHALLENGES

SuccessesFinding teens that really need the brochureCompleting the product and paper

ChallengesFormatting the brochuresMaking sure the facts were accurate to todayFinding out the nutritionist no longer worked at the Children's Clinic

WHAT’S NEXT ?

I would like to continue educating people about the effects of fast food, but not professionally. I plan on continuing my education after graduating from Craven Early College and getting a business administration degree or becoming a social worker.

What I Took From This Project I learned how to manage a huge project, school work, and a social life in and out of school at the same time and it will be helpful as I continue my education.

WORKS CITED

"Fast Food Effects On Health." Web. 22 Mar. 2012. <http://healthfood-guide.com/fastfood.aspx>.

"Fast Food Nation." PBS. PBS, 4 Apr. 2001. Web. 22 Mar. 2012. <http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/features/jan-june01/fast_food.html>.

Holecek, Andrea. "Fast Food Restaurants Get Boost from Poor Economy." Nwitimes.com. 14 Feb. 2009. Web. 22 Mar. 2012. <http://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/article_94720907-7d6b-5de7-9376-6177e9cd2072.html>.

"Weight Can Damage Self-Esteem." Kids Growth. Web. 22 Mar. 2012. <http://www.kidsgrowth.com/resources/articledetail.cfm?id=82>.

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