Fast Food Nation
The Ramifications of Technology on Health Care and elfare of Animals and Meatpacking orkers in "Fast Food Nation" by Eric Schlosser

In the book "Fast Food Nation" by Eric Schlosser, newfound information about the behind-the-scenes operations of fast food establishments such as the well-known McDonald's, had been discussed critically. In revealing the 'hidden operations' behind the production of merchandise associated with the fast food industry such as meat production, Schlosser was able to convey his message that technology had been more of a detriment than beneficial to consumers of these fast food establishments.

In arguing his position that the fast food industry was detrimental to consumers, he provided examples in which the technology of machinery had led to developments that only increased the chances of dangerous diseases to spread and thrive and worsened the conditions in which meatpackers worked. Moreover, these detrimental effects of technology had important ramifications on…...

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Work cited

Schlosser, E. (2002). Fast Food Nation: the dark side of the all-American meal. NY: Perennial Books.

Fast food advertisements should not be shown during TV shows for children
Obesity is on an unprecedented rise in America, and the rate of obesity for children has doubled if not tripled during the last decades. There are various reasons given for this epidemic of childhood obesity, but one prominent reason may well be simply the fact that children eat too much. And part of the reason that children eat too much and that much of the food that they are stimulated to eat ids junk food is due to the fast food advertisements that are shown during TV shows for children.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one in six children and teenagers are obese - this is three-fold more than a generation ago (HuffPost (arch 9, 2012 )) and although specialists believe that there are various reasons for obesity, TV advertisements are increasingly…...

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MSNBC.com (6/1/2007) Kids' TV shows contain more junk food ads now  http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18989237/ns/health-childrens_health/t/kids-tv-shows-contain-more-junk-food-ads-now/ 

ScienceDaily (Apr. 24, 2007) TV Food Advertisements Increase Obese Children's Appetite By 134%

 http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/04/070424130951.htm

S. that is no reason to sue the fast food franchises. These lawsuits "are an embarrassment to our legal system, and an embarrassment to the people who are saying they were so dumb not to know they might get fat" (Abrams, 2004). In fact on the day that Abrams wrote that piece for MSNBC the U.S. House of Representatives passed the so-called "Cheeseburger bill" which was legislation to "protect the fast food industry from frivolous lawsuits." (Abrams).
Abrams attacked John Banzhaf, the lawyer that has launched some of the suits against the fast food industry. Abrams says that Banzhaf is wrong to link the suits against tobacco with the need to sue junk food companies. In the case of tobacco companies, Abrams continues, "people were misled about what was in cigarettes" but the same deception doesn't apply to fast food. "People should know fast food isn't good for you," Abrams writes.

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Abrams, Dan. "Lawsuits against fast food companies are ridiculous." MSNBC. Retrieved May

18, 2011, from  http://www.msnbc.com .

CNN. "House bans fast-food lawsuits." CNN Justice. Retrieved May 18, 2011, from (2004).http://articles.cnn.com.

Ebert, Roger. "Super Size Me." Retrieved May 18, 2011, from  http://rogerebert.suntimes.com .

Fast Food and Child Obesity
Jonathan Kwan

This study identifies the underlying correlation of fast food consumption and the increasing rate of child obesity. The system of fast food is prevalent in all countries, with each country having its own variations of types of items served and the nature of establishments serving. The popularity of fast food is due to the convenience of fast service, packaged food and low cost. Now major fast food industries try to make their product seem as healthy as possible. It is likely that the convenience is influencing the growth of childhood obesity in the United States. In addition, the factors of media, family, and environment bring about differences within our community. Understanding the correlation between these factors is vital in producing a solution. However, there needs to be a better support for causation, not just correlation. The children and youth will one-day influence the dynamics…...

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References

Chou, S. (2008). Fast Food Restaurants Advertising on Television and its Influence on Childhood Obesity. The Journal of Law & Economics, 51, 599-618.

Darwin, A. (2008). Childhood Obesity: Is it Abuse? The Children's Voice, 17, 4-24.

Eagle, T. (2012). Understanding Childhood Obesity in America: Linkages between Household Income, Community Resources, and Children's Behaviors. The American Heart Journal, 163, 816-837.

Fraser, L. (1998). Fast Food and Obesity. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 14, 245-248.

Fast food is a phenomenon that has become part of the American way of life during the past few decades. However the convenience of fast foods has resulted in major health issues in the country, as well as in the rest of the world. The prevalence of fast food in American society is evident from the fact that "Americans now spend more money on fast food than they do on higher education, personal computers, software or new cars. They spend more on fast food than on movies, books, magazines, newspapers, videos and recorded music ? combined." (Schlosser Eric. 1998)
It is now become common news that obesity has become a major health concern in both developed "Westernized" and less developed countries around the world. One of the major factors that have been blamed for this increase in obesity and obesity related diseases is fast food -- often termed 'junk food." In…...

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Bibliography

Adams. M. The real reason why processed meats are so dangerous to your health. 2005. Accessed August 25, 2005.  http://www.newstarget.com/011148.html 

(This is an extremely useful article as it covers some of the main reasons why fast food products are detrimental to health. The article was particularly good at outlining the negative aspects of processed foods.)

Berlau, John. "Big Food Fight: When Big Tobacco Was Taken Down by a Rash of Lawsuits, Consumers Were Assured That Other 'Bad' Products Wouldn't Be Targeted. But the Fast-Food Industry Appears to Be Next." Insight on the News 15 July 2002: 12+. Questia. 27 Aug. 2005 .

(An important article that deals not only with the health issues facing the fast food industry but also with the legal aspects and the comparison between the tobacco and fast food industries.)

Internalization of Fast Food Business
Internationalisation of Fast-food Business

PEST Analysis for India

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PEST Analysis for United States

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Comparison between the two Countries

Changes in the Global Environment due to Financial Crisis

Impact of Financial Crisis on Internationalisation

Fast food has transformed the eating habits of the entire population, whether they are resided in UK, U.S., Asia or any other country. The changing trend of the eating habits evidently exhibits that fast food industry is one of the industries that have developed over the time. Even though fast food consumption has shown an increasing pattern of factors that has affected the health in many ways such as increased overall calorie intake, contribution to weight gain, and elevation in the risk for various diseases, yet, the consumption trend at the same time has represented an escalation in the recent years (Parsa & Kwansa, 2002).

The popularity of the fast food restaurants has escalated the level of competition within the…...

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These kinds of lawsuits are often upsetting to the fast food industry, because it is not the restaurants' fault that someone has chosen to eat their food to excess. However, the idea of being sued because of this or because they allegedly did not tell the consumer how much fat, etc., was in their food is a real possibility in today's society.
There are changes being made because of the legal concerns, but there are also changes being made because of the health concerns that many people are facing as well. The fast food industry has made some changes to the menu, as more fast food restaurants realize that there are some very health-conscious people that still will not eat at their establishments because the amount of sugar and fat that they would receive is just too much. As some of the changes are being implemented, however, those that are…...

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Works Cited

Hoovers. 2006. www.hoovers.com

Childhood Obesity and Fast Food
Inductive Reasoning

Empirical Research

Applied Research

Quantitative Research

Qualitative Research

Exploratory Research

Focus Groups

Participants

The paper is a research based on the topic of "The influence of fast food on child obesity." The study aims to evaluate and identify the root cause of child obesity. The study is based on a scientific approach by developing a hypothesis and then proving it through data collected.

Inductive Reasoning:

The hypothesis of this research has been developed after a number of general observations. These observations came from generally observing the school friends, cafes and restaurants, and family members. It was observed that children who were eating fast food regularly were fat. Another observation was that when we talk to obese people they often mention that they blame fast food restaurants for their obesity. Since we have developed specific conclusions from general observations, it is an inductive approach.

Empirical Research:

This research is based on the knowledge that is gained…...

Schlosser: Fast Food Nation
The fast food industry has been infused into the every nook and corner of American Society over the last three decades. The industry seen to have originated with a few modest hot dog and hamburger of Southern California have been perceived to have extended to every nook and corner of the nation, marketing an extensive range of food products to which affordable customers are found widely. Fast food is presently provided at restaurants and drive-through, at stadiums, airports, zoos, high schools, elementary schools and universities, on cruise ships, trains, and airplanes, at K-Marts, Wal-Marts, gas stations, and also at hospital cafeterias. As per an estimate the total expenditure of Americans on fast food during 1970 was about $6 billion. (Introduction: Fast Food Nation - The Dark Side of the All-American Meal)

The expenditure had a massive increase to about $110 billion in 2000. Americans presently perceive to have…...

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References

Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser: A Book Club Reading Guide. Retrieved from   Accessed on 25 May, 2005http://www.bookbrowse.com/reading_guides/detail/index.cfm?book_number=769 

Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal by Eric Schlosser. Retrieved from   Accessed on 25 May, 2005http://www.readinggroupguides.com/guides3/fast_food_nation1.asp 

Introduction: Fast Food Nation - The Dark Side of the All-American Meal. Retrieved from   Accessed on 25 May, 2005http://www.nytimes.com/books/first/s/schlosser-fast.html 

Rosenberg, Matt. T. Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser. February 2, 2001. Retrieved from   Accessed on 25 May, 2005http://geography.about.com/library/misc/blffn.htm 

PESTLE
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PESTLE analysis: Fast food industry

Political

The recent backlash against unhealthy eating could prove to be difficult for the fast food industry. There are calls to limit the marketing of fast food products to children and to limit the sale of fast foods in schools. Given that children are such an important driver of sales, this could curtail the efficacy of many fast food campaigns, particular those with tie-ins to children's films and television shows. Campaigns like Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" campaign underline the importance of healthy eating and eating minimally processed foods. Although President Obama and the First Lady have been photographed eating burgers and they say that they are not against all fast food, the overall emphasis on the administration has been on restricting access to 'junk food' (Michelle Obama loves fast food, 2010, Slashfood).

Economic

The economic uncertainty in America has proved to be salutary for fast food restaurants. Customers…...

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References

David, Brennan & Christopher Carpenter. (2009). Proximity of fast-food restaurants to schools and adolescent obesity. American Journal of Public Health, 99 (3). Retrieved:

 http://www.foodpolitics.com/wp-content/uploads/fast-food.pdf 

Fast food nation: The sequel. (2009). The Guardian. Retrieved:

 http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/wordofmouth/2009/feb/17/fast-food-recession-cooking

McDonald's the largest fast-food chain across the globe. This is through spanning of approximately 30,000 restaurants across the globe with the aim of maximizing its revenues and profits at the end of the financial year. McDonald's Organization aims at being the customers' favourite place and way to eat and drink as its mission to meet the needs and preferences of its consumers. The pattern of internationalisation of McDonald's Company proves to be similar in the countries of operation because of the tendency of the organization to establish contracts of areas of development with local businesspersons.
How does international business achieve its internationalisation objectives in the contemporary context?

Brief overview of the organisation and its mission/objectives related to international business

McDonalds Company is one of the most effective and explosive business entities across the 21st century (Company Spotlight, 2005). The organization focuses on the provision of quality products and services to the consumers in…...

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Company Spotlight: McDonald's Corporation. (2005). Market Watch: Global Round-up,

4(12), 78-83.

Gerhardt, S., Dudley, D., & Hazen, S. (2012). Franchising and the Impact of McDonald's.

Journal Of Management & Marketing Research, 101-10.

The mother and grandmother responded to being observed by facial expressions of disapproval, but these were short lived, and both women became more focused on their plates and the child, ignoring that they were being observed. This was an amazing defense mechanism, a false consciousness, which that allowed them to continue manifesting their disorder in a public setting. It was difficult not to experience a sense of empathy for the child, who would no doubt become a product of habitus, or a product of her environment. She is a young child whose own destiny has been sidetracked by her mother's and grandmother's overeating maladies.

Today, the term "McDonaldization" has been applied to the system and syndromes revolving around the fast food industry (Cohen, . And Kennedy, P. 2000, Global Sociology, MacMillan, London, p. 378). However, the hypothesis that is presented here, as a result of this observation study, is that a…...

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Cohen, R. And Kennedy, P. 2000, Global Sociology, MacMillan, London.

WWLTV.com, 2008, found online at:   retrieved 29 January 2008.http://www.wwltv.com/local/stories/wwl010208tpbuffetfight__.1c12476.html ,

External Environment Analysis on McDonalds Corp.General Environment AnalysisPESTEL AnalysisPoliticalPolitical factors such as regulations on minimum wage, health, and safety regulations, taxes, and trade policies can significantly impact McDonald\\\'s operations. Changes in government policies and regulations can increase costs and affect the company\\\'s profitability. For example, an increase in minimum wage regulations in certain countries could lead to increased labor costs for the company. Additionally, changes in trade policies can impact McDonald\\\'s supply chain and sourcing strategies, as well as its ability to operate in certain countries. The company must stay up to date on these regulations and adjust its strategies accordingly.EconomicEconomic conditions in different countries can also have a significant impact on McDonald\\\'s sales and profitability. Changes in economic conditions, such as inflation, exchange rates, or economic downturns, can affect the purchasing power of consumers and their willingness to spend on fast food. For example, during economic downturns, consumers may…...

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Improve Employee Motivation
It is well-known that motivated employees a number of benefits to employers, reducing potential attrition levels, as well as increasing productivity and innovation (Buchanan & Huczynski, 2011). For a fast company, such as McDonald's or Burger King, where there are high levels of attrition, and many staff may include students who do not see the company providing long-term career opportunities, motivation can be particularly challenging (Kroc, 2012). This paper provides an outline of how to improve motivation in a fast food operation, taking into account the circumstances which are prevalent within the fast food industry. The outline considers some of the topics and the theoretical basis, with the subsequent section providing practical advice and the implementation of strategies specifically for the fast food chain.

Outline of topics and subtopics for recommendations

Motivation of employees is an important consideration for employers. It is important to understand what does and does…...

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It is often said that 'we eat with our eyes' first, and children are no different. hen hamburgers are in attractive packaging emblazoned with cartoon characters, children will want to eat the burgers more than broiled chicken and whole wheat pasta. Conversely, Cornell's Center for Behavioral Economics in Child Nutrition Programs found that children eat more fruit when the fruit is displayed in attractive baskets rather than in stainless-steel buckets (Aubrey 2011). However, the presence of fast food offerings is too powerful to resist, even when fruit is present. In my own experience, I notice that when children beg to go to McDonald's, they show no interest in the healthier menu. One study of McDonald's located on hospital premises found: "hen apple dippers and milk jugs were on the menu...families rarely ordered them. Apple dippers were purchased by anywhere from 0.3% to 3.6% of kids; milk from 1.1% to…...

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Aubrey, Alison. "Cheap marketing techniques help kids choose more fruit." NPR.

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Thesis Statement 1:

The consumption of fast food is a significant public health concern due to its negative impact on various health outcomes, including obesity, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes.

Feedback: This thesis statement is clear and concise, and it effectively captures the main argument of the essay. It provides a general overview of the negative health effects of fast food and sets the stage for a more detailed discussion in the body of the essay.

Thesis Statement 2:

The nutritional deficiencies in fast food contribute to malnutrition and other long-term health problems, particularly in low-income and underserved communities.

Feedback: This thesis statement is specific and....

The fast food industry has a significant impact on our society, economy, and health, making it imperative to critically examine its origins, marketing tactics, and nutritional content in order to better understand the consequences of consuming fast food on a regular basis. Some potential thesis statements for a paper on fast food could include:

1. The prevalence of fast food in modern society has led to detrimental health consequences, including obesity, heart disease, and diabetes, making it crucial to analyze the nutritional content and impact of fast food on individuals.

2. The fast food industry's marketing tactics, such as targeting children through catchy....

I. Introduction
A. Brief explanation of fast food and its popularity
B. Thesis statement: Despite its convenience and quick service, fast food has detrimental effects on individuals' health, environment, and society.

II. Body Paragraph 1: Health Concerns
A. Explanation of the high levels of unhealthy ingredients in fast food (processed meat, trans fats, excessive sodium, and added sugars)
B. Discussion of the health problems caused by regular consumption of fast food, such as obesity, heart diseases, and blood pressure issues

III. Body Paragraph 2: Environmental Impact
A. Explanation of the excessive use of packaging materials in fast food industry
B. Discussion of the environmental consequences of fast food....