Should fast food companies be held responsible for the obesity problem in the US?

Answer 1

This is just my opinion, there is no factual answer Yeah they should because 1. many people are getting obese (fat) from eating too many unhealthy fast foods and the fat in them is causing many diseases and has even been remotely linked with certain cancers, and 2. because there are many products (like muesli bars) that claim to be healthy but are actually full of sugar and fat and preservatives that aren't good for you, and that can trick many people into buying them BELIEVING that they are healthy when they really aren't.

Answer 2

Fast food is indeed unhealthy if eaten in large quantities and frequently. It is ok to have a treat now and then but not all the time. At the moment a lot of fast food chains are trying to make their food healthier, and also the reason the government isn't stopping the serving of unhealthy food is they make a lot of money from the tax, same as cigarettes sadly.

Answer 3

Unfortunately not. Let the government pass legislations about making the products healthier for the masses. It is your responsibility to eat fast food to a bare minimum. It is not against the law to sell and buy fat food, but if you make a lifetime habit of eating them, your health will suffer.

Answer 4

No... it's the people's choice where they eat and what they eat... although the government should put up more regulations about that sort of thing and educate more people and make better food more readily available

Answer 5

There are several different types of fast food restaurants. Most offer some sort of healthy alternative to their main menu. Anything that is deep-fried is obviously pretty unhealthy. Salads, however, are generally a healthier option, though some are topped with less than healthy items. The healthier the item also generally means the higher the cost because these items take longer to make with higher cost ingredents. Overall, yes, all fast food restaurants are unhealthy for either your body or your wallet.

Source: 6 years of fast food restaurant management

Answer 6

They are one of the contributing factors