In his article "Don't blame the Eater," David Zinczenko starts by telling a story, "Kids taking on McDonald's this week, suing the company for making them fat" (241). Then he explains that he "tend[s] to sympathize with these portly fast-food patrons" (Zinczenko 241) because he used to be one of them. He then explains that because his parents divorced, his mother raised him alone, and since she was working constantly that she did not have time to cook for him. So his only affordable meal was fast-food which included "Mcdonald's, Taco Bell, Kentucky Fried Chicken or Pizza Hut" (Zinczenko 241). He uses his own experience to argue that those fast-food companies should take responsibility for those eaters. He also mentions that fast-food companies
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However, they still have opportunities for healthier eating. In Zinczenko's article, he implies that fast-food is unhealthy, but for kids who could only afford fast-food, there are still some healthier choices for them. Taco Bell would be the healthiest fast-food in the US because tacos contain vegetables, proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. People also could choose the non-fried corn tortillas instead of high calorie fried shells. Also, compare the menus with Taco Bell and McDonald's, a soft taco from Taco Bell will cost $1.29 (TacoBell.com), but a small French Fries from McDonald's will cost $1.39 (FastFoodMenuPrices)! Somebody may ask, what if there is no Taco Bell around? Actually, you can still go to McDonald's, there is something you can find which could be healthier. Through a research, an average teenage boy between eleven to thirteen years old should intake 1800 to 2600 calories per day (Roberta Duyff). A Pico Guacamole with Artisan Grilled Chicken has 550 calories, and a side salad has only 15 calories, versus a Pico Guacamole Buttermilk Crispy Chicken with 710 calories plus a Southwest Buttermilk Crispy Chicken salad with 520 calories would be much higher than the previous meal (mcdonalds.com). So if a boy needs to eat all three meals at McDonald's, 565 calories per meal, it will not be over the average calories which they need to …show more content…
If a person is overeating, even though they are eating healthy food, they will still prone to obesity after a period of time. My experience would be the best example. Under the 12-hour study per day and such great pressure, I chose to eat a lot of food to release my stress. My choice of overeating to release stress instead of doing exercises caused my weight increased a lot. Although I was eating those healthy foods which my grandmother made for me, I still could not stay at a healthy weight. This example shows that no matter how healthy a person is eating, without control the serving size, the person has a high chance of becoming
However, they still have opportunities for healthier eating. In Zinczenko's article, he implies that fast-food is unhealthy, but for kids who could only afford fast-food, there are still some healthier choices for them. Taco Bell would be the healthiest fast-food in the US because tacos contain vegetables, proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. People also could choose the non-fried corn tortillas instead of high calorie fried shells. Also, compare the menus with Taco Bell and McDonald's, a soft taco from Taco Bell will cost $1.29 (TacoBell.com), but a small French Fries from McDonald's will cost $1.39 (FastFoodMenuPrices)! Somebody may ask, what if there is no Taco Bell around? Actually, you can still go to McDonald's, there is something you can find which could be healthier. Through a research, an average teenage boy between eleven to thirteen years old should intake 1800 to 2600 calories per day (Roberta Duyff). A Pico Guacamole with Artisan Grilled Chicken has 550 calories, and a side salad has only 15 calories, versus a Pico Guacamole Buttermilk Crispy Chicken with 710 calories plus a Southwest Buttermilk Crispy Chicken salad with 520 calories would be much higher than the previous meal (mcdonalds.com). So if a boy needs to eat all three meals at McDonald's, 565 calories per meal, it will not be over the average calories which they need to …show more content…
If a person is overeating, even though they are eating healthy food, they will still prone to obesity after a period of time. My experience would be the best example. Under the 12-hour study per day and such great pressure, I chose to eat a lot of food to release my stress. My choice of overeating to release stress instead of doing exercises caused my weight increased a lot. Although I was eating those healthy foods which my grandmother made for me, I still could not stay at a healthy weight. This example shows that no matter how healthy a person is eating, without control the serving size, the person has a high chance of becoming