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FAST FOOD NATION  

Fast Food Nation is a gripping book that has spine tingling moments one would think I was describing a sci-fi or suspense thriller. This book has changed the way I look at the fast food industry.

"Fast Food Nation" investigates and reveals some shocking facts about the fast-food industry and goes on to show a link between that industry and the social problems of poverty, poor health care, obesity, and corporate influence over government.

"Fast Food Nation," employs all the subtlety of the PETA, "Meet Your Meat," video - you know, the one that turned all the really annoying girls in your high school into vegetarians?

Recently an L.A. official proposed a ban on fast food restaurants. The city is overwhelmed with fast food restaurants and has the most fast food restaurants per square mile of any other city.

...The health concerns of fast food are great. "Many fast foods are fried (which facilitates quick preparation), high in fat and sodium, and low in fiber, vitamins, and some minerals." (Rodriguez)...

Which lawsuits against fast food are justified and which of them are not?

Fast Food Nation: What's in the beef? Hilarious or Ferociously Realistic you decide.

Catch the spice rush in action at a variety of fast food chains that are offering zesty spins on traditional sandwiches and menu items. Learn which bold flavors are best suited for your tastes, and how the trend is moving away from popular diets.

Tips for cutting back on fast food and choosing more healthful meals on the go.

Fast food is a growing epidemic in the United States causing many Americans to loosen their belt buckles and empty their wallets in surrender to the almighty French fry.

My thesis on why fast food is such a success despite countless health, economic, and moral dangers.

How fast food can harm our children.

And editorial which briefly discusses the negative impact of McDonald's and other fast food franchises of American Life.

Christian religion and symbols are present in a few American fast food establishments. Is this an attempt to make the public aware of Christianity?

An essay on the interaction between fast food and American culture.

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"Fast Food, Fast Track: Immigrants, Big Business, and the American Dream" by by Jennifer Parker Talwa

A research paper exploring issues like the deception of the public, the conditions in the slaughterhouses, and the monopolization of the food industry that are raised by the two novels.

America is the fattest nation on earth. We are a nation of fat people! I have nothing against fat people; I am fat. However if we are the fattest nation on earth then we are also an unhealthy nation. We owe it to ourselves to eat healthier as best we can.

"I'm pretty happy with what I'm doing and I'm very happy with what I'm not doing."

A review of three books that examine the problems of modern society, and offer potential solutions

What is in that burger and those fries? Even the salads and coffees are full of chemicals. Added are emulsifiers, preservatives, MSG, artificial colors, trans fats, and hidden ingredients under generic labels such as spices, or natural and artificial flavors.

Are your kids becoming fast food junkies? Here are six ways to discourage the habit so that they can make healthier food choices.

A review of Eric Schlosser's and Charles Wilson's book for young readers.

Los Angeles has recently proposed a plan to ban new fast foods outlets from south Los Angeles. But is banning fast food restaurants enough to battle obesity?

A short analysis of Glenn Sheldon's article regarding food, culture, and societal status.

A review of Michele Simon's book about food industry marketing and manipulation

Chipotle is a tex-mex style restaurant that specializes in "gourmet" burritos and tacos, and lives by the slogan "Food With Integrity." The restaurant chain's goal is to serve unprocessed, organic foods that are affordable, and actually taste good.

Because of our busy lifestyles, more and more Americans are turning to fast food, but the risks to our health are shocking. From slaughterhouse practices to food additives, our health is being jeopardized.

Why our food supply is getting less safe, and what we can do about it.

"A younger generation of American farmers is committed to sustainable ideals and I believe it's just a matter of time before the farming system will be changed."

I lost weight and so can anyone with just a few small changes to there every day diet.

We are a nation of fast food and unhealthy eating. I know; I've been an excellent citizen of fast food nation. McDonalds, Burger King, Dunkin Donuts, Taco Bell, etc., were all familiar eateries for me.

Sinus infections are amongst the most bothersome conditions today. And just like many other conditions, it is on a rise too. Why? Most likely because of something that the fast food restaurants and the doctors don't want you to know about.

I can do little to curb one's appetite for fast food or change people's perceptions of safety in their neighborhood; however, a radical shift in our approach to youth sports and exercise is possible.

"Activists lobby for highly restrictive yet ineffective public health policies including product bans, fast-food zoning restrictions, and so-called Twinkie' taxes'."

"Restaurant food already comprises a sizable percentage of Americans' diets, and one out of every ten people already buys food at a convenience store in a two-week period."

Hip-Hop has a stylistic trend of flashiness that appeals to teenagers who pledge allegiance to the popular culture. College and high-school students perceive it as a sort of party music.

Does the safety of America's food have you shivering with angst at the checkout line?

Looking at childhood obesity in our nation and how it's affecting not just our children but our society, government, and healthcare system.

Traditionally, hospital food is some of the worst tasting food around. It also turns out that it is not very good for you. Hospitals in the St. Louis area are....

A growing desire to ban trans fats from food products affects your everyday eating-- and your health!

A review of three dining establishments in Albuquerque serving traditional New Mexican foods.

A short analysis of Eric Schlosser's chapter "What's in the Meat" in the book Fast Food Nation.

A humorous look at how to suvive in a Fast Food Nation

Have you thought about introducing a vegetarian lifestyle to your children but passed on it? If so, it probably is because, raising vegetarian children in this fast food nation seems taboo.

A new study shows that ambulatory abdominoplasty ("tummy tuck") surgery may now be safely performed at an accredited outpatient surgery facility, making a hospital visit unnecessary. Does our fast-food nation now have access to drive-through tummy tucks?

A short analysis of a rather disturbing chapter in Eric Schlosser's book Fast Food Nation.

As one of the largest fast food companies in the world, McDonald's comes in for its share of criticism. Eric Schlosser's book "Fast Food Nation", as well as Morgan Spurlock's documentary "Super Size Me," draw attention to downsides of McDonald's fare.

Learn the power behind the new soul food movement. Learn the history behind the powerful soul food movement.

Those poor little plants. Why do vegetarians intend to wipe them off the earth?

There's a cult of the fast food hamburger, and its leader is In-N-Out.

The most common school lunches are pizza, burgers, fries and ice cream. Getting a daily dose of sugar, saturated fat and salt is only hurting the health of America's youth. Breaking the fast food cycle in schools is essential to turning around obesity.

Public schools in Los Angeles are in a devastating condition.

The small things can really add up.

There's an Omega-3 travesty a-foot and if the American consumer doesn't become aware of it very soon, they'll unfortunately know first hand the day inflammation rears its ugly head - and according to Harvard, for 3 out of 4 Americans, it already has.

Are you looking for a simple solution to the time-crunch that is family life? Do you wish you could just relax, and enjoy your kids? Well, by instituting a family night, you can learn to unwind and find out just what being a family is all about.

The savage process of livestock life.

Retailers are starting to limit the amount of grain items and cooking oil. there are some reports that individuals are hoarding grain stocks.

There is a growing trend in society to be more spiritual, and therefore will buy from retailers they believe also share their values. The world may not be perfect, but being ethical, therefore, in some way, is not the death of a business.

A review of the book, "Grub: Ideas for an Urban Organic Kitchen."

Pointing the accusatory finger at the food industry seems like a logical choice when trying to determine what is causing the obesity crisis here in the United States.

The time for creating energy from waste is at hand. Scientists are developing methods of converting our waste (even our human waste) into energy. They are also doing the same for fast food grease, converting into fuel for your tank. Is an age of Biofuels upon us?

A look at how a lsck of social responsibility in the food industry is affecting its workers and its consumers.

Christopher D. Cook's book about the evolution of the U.S. food and agriculture industry offers some eye-opening revelations about what we eat and how our food is produced.

Tips for teaching children about healthful and environmentally friendly foods

Where did it all begin? How did Sonic Drive-Ins go from one small town to becoming a nation wide success?

While trying to create a nutritional Happy Meal for children, McDonald's places more value on its promotional toys than it does on its food.

Why in spite of all of the helpful advice available to us in the check-out lane at the supermarket are so many Americans overweight and even obese? The truth is often too ugly to look at.

The Big Mac and the Whopper are two of the best fast food sandwichs on the market. Is one better than the other? It is a matter of personal preference.

In the second part of my three part series of articles, I have chosen to compare the hamburgers of White Castle and Wendy's other heavy hitters in the fast food industry with differing styles on the great sandwich known as the hamburger.

Non-denominational review of the heavily Christian oriented text that swept the nation.

Here are some thoughts on the concept of how we really got to be an overweight nation. The blame lays in multiple arenas. Another piece of government written paper isn't going to help.

Which burger is truly the best? I have taken on the monumental quest the answer this question the question that has plagued fast food lovers for ages and in my three part article of comparisons I hope to come to a final answer.

What can you expect to see on the restaurant horizon in 2008? Here are some of the most important restaurant food trends.

In support of an act that will relieve debt in some of the world's poorest nations, religious leaders and up to 20,000 participants across the nation will begin a 40 day fast on September 6th.

How can we eat healthy when fast food is easy and tastes so darn good?

Summer is in full swing all across the nation, which means fireworks, outdoor grilling and, of course, ice cream. For those living in or traveling to New England this summer, RoadfoodDigest.com has just released its list of the top ice cream establishments in New England.

An editorial concerned with the personal choice implications of a ban on a food ingredient.

Kentucky Fried Chicken recently announced it will begin cooking with a more healthy cooking oil, but does this really do anything to change the fact that most Americans don't eat right in general?

Symbols of religion keep popping up in restaurants. In the case of one fast food chain, religion has affected the way that it is operated for over 60 years. Should religion be kept out of restaurants or is political correctness getting out of hand?

Today's food diet consists mostly of meat and starch. The fast food drive thru at your local burger joint doesn't offer a menu of fresh fruit and vegetables. We've become a nation of massive carbohydrate consumers.

The fast food industry makes $100 billion annually and almost half of that business is from people using the drive thru. Eliminate the drive thrus and you reduce America's obesity problem.

A 32 year-old Camden, Arkansas, man was cited for DWI after falling asleep in the drive-through lane at the local McDonald's fast-food restaurant.

I hope the following information will help you understand why we are becoming more and more over weight as a nation, why there are so many disorders that are perplexing to the medical community and what you can do about it.

Fast dogs come in small packages and the 3rd Annual PETCO Unleashed National Chihuahua Races are just the place to prove it. Pint-size dog owners are gearing up for fifteen regional races in chase of the coveted title America's Fastest Chihuahua.

I like to eat, and when I go to an inexpensive fast food restaurant, I don't expect to be completely impressed.

The religious zealots of the world have always imposed their narrow views on the rest of society. Will we as a nation follow their example and thrust our political ethos on humanity, or walk hand in hand in harmony?

In an effort to win the good graces of health food pundits across the nation, McDonald's began replacing its traditional Play Places for kids with the R-Gym (named after Ronald McDonald, of course). Does it really serve a purpose, or is it one big bluff?

68% of Americans are overweight. 25 % of children are obese.

Most restaurant chains today offer healthier alternatives to the traditional "comfort" food, but a menu item that appears healthy may have hidden fat and calories.....

The summer launch of the Starbucks Banana Frappuccino has grabbed the attention of fans around the nation; learn what makes it popular, and if it might be a drink of choice for you this season.

The United States of America is the most powerful nation in the world. The newest title for our nation is the fattest nation in the world. We are slowly killing ourselves daily by what we are putting in our mouths.

While I support the war 100%, I know our culture will eventually undermine our government's efforts.

Got some time on your hands? Looking for something good to read? Here's a list of suggestions.

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