Summaries

"Fast-food companies are marketing to children a product with proven health hazards and no warning labels." This is fast-food 101 according to David Zinczenko, author of "Don't Blame the Eater" and editor-in-chief of Men's Health magazine. Zinczenko also claims that there are hardly-if any-healthy, inexpensive alternatives for fast food that can also be eaten on the run. I disagree with Zinczenco, as the search for healthy alternatives stops at the nearest grocery store. There are many items that are convenient for those on the go that don't contain thousands of calories, contrary to Zinczenko's opinion. These options include fresh fruit and vegetables, health snacks, and microwaveable meals that boast as little as ____ calories. Simply looking around at labels and eating more fresh fruits and veggies are wonderful alternatives to fast-food.



In his article "Don't Blame the Eater", David Zinczenko rightfully criticizes fast-food companies for providing very unhealthy food with misleading knowledge about the nutrition facts, leading people to believe they are saving calories eating a salad when they would be better off with a chicken sandwich. He also criticizes these companies for their marketing tactics. They seem to mainly market to today's youth, which as Zinczenko claims, has played a large role in childhood obesity. But the fast-food companies aren't the only to blame. It also seems as though children choose fast-food over healthy alternatives, so a lawsuit against the fast-food industry may not help a whole lot. I do agree that fast-food is sometimes misleading, but consumers need to take responsibility of their own consumption.