Using the below outline develop a rough draft essay 5 paragraphs long 400-500 words
The general argument of the author Dr Ananya Mandal, MD is there has been a rise in the number of obese individuals especially in developed nations like United States and United Kingdom. Now obesity has become a public health problem in most nations.
Thesis: Fast food contains a poor nutritional value and is contributing towards growing obesity among population in America. Although fast food is convenient, inexpensive, and is basically a cultural phenomenon, we as a society need to stop eating fast food because it has increased health problems, has taken away from family values, destroys the environment, and has created a food economy dominated by giant corporations.
1. The problem of obesity
a. Obesity epidemic
In the United States today, obesity has become an enormous problem.
During the last years, the number of people overweight has increased dramatically according to the CDC
b. Childhood obesity.
The problem begins with our children, who are easily influenced and raised by their families who serve as their role models. Fast food and advertising targeted at children successfully contributes to the obesity. Obesity can begin at a very young age. Statistics regarding childhood obesity are staggering.

c. Factors that contribute to obesity.
There are many factors that contribute to obesity in America: fast pace of American lives, consumption of more calories, bigger portions of food, physical inactivity, problems within the school systems, peer pressure, education, and even just where a person lives.
2. Fast Food as leading cause of obesity among the US population.
a. Fast food role in America’s obesity problem.
Fast food is quickly changing the face and body of our nation. Many people in the United States believe that if it weren’t for fast food restaurants, they would not be overweight. The fast food industry is the largest contributor to be blamed for the obesity epidemic. The portions served by fast food chains and other restaurants are far larger than the recommended portion size for most foods. Food costs for restaurants are relatively low, compared to the costs of rent and labor, so it makes sense for them to offer larger portions that make their customers feel like they are getting a bang for the buck.
b. Fast food industry.
The fast food industry has gained enormous amount of press over the years. It has become accessible to millions of peoples in world. Many people eat at fast food restaurants for convenience and for budget. In a society where time is as precious as money, being able to get an order within 90 seconds of ordering definitely speaks for itself. The business strategy and marketing schemes behind the fast food industry is even more complicated and sophisticated. The franchising system allows retailers to franchise names and get continuous supplies of finished products. This has led to the creation of global based fast food companies that meet the needs of customers around the world.
c. The truth behind fast food advertising.
Many of the television commercials seen are for junk food products. Fast food chains spend billions of dollars in advertising. People from all walks of life are bombarded each and every day with jingles and gimmicks and catch cries, inviting the consumer to partake of their fried or greasy menu. Some appeal to the consumer’s need for convenience, others appeal to the consumer’s economic constraints, and others appeal to the consumer’s perceived utopian lifestyle. Some even go so far as to appeal to the consumer’s interest in healthy eating. But are these appeals from fast food conglomerates based on truth or are they just trying to beef up their profits duplicitously? Fast food chains do not alert their customers to the hazardously high calorie and fat content of the toxic food they offer.
d. Fast Food: Fast Road to Health Problems.
In America today, fifty percent of the money used to buy food by consumers goes into fast food restaurants. With this percentage, the consumption of fast food is extremely high. Studies have shown that an excessive intake of fast food can lead to an unhealthy diet and can cause obesity and many other health issues among children and adults.
3. Solution.
a. Should fast food be banned?
Even being convinced that fast food is unhealthy it is individual’s personal choice: consume it or not. However, government should take actions to regulate fast food branches and its products.
b. What should we do to prevent obesity?
After looking over all my research, the question went from why are Americans suffering an obesity epidemic, to now what do we do about it? There is no easy answer. I think the key is to start with the simple things, and then the bigger things will follow. First we should change our own understanding of what we eat and then to choose between healthy and bad food.
c. Healthy nation.
We’ve all heard and most likely dismissed the adage that we are what we eat. Usually if we spend any time at all bothering to think about this, we have some vague idea that it means if we eat unhealthy things than our own health will suffer. Thus, question arises about what to eat to become a healthy nation.