Not too long ago our English class was having a discussion about the many different fast food franchises in all of the United States. Having been mentioned, it made me think about the very thing that is contributing to our country's sky high obesity rates. But this one franchise in particular goes about on feeding on the young, targeting and marketing their very addicting fast food to children. Whether it be because of the cool little COLLECTIBLE toys and gadgets that come in each happy meal, or the brightly colored playground that can been seen from off the highway children are being sucked in.
It was only after our class discussion that I began to notice one McDonalds after another every couple of blocks, and after a while it became a bit disturbing. Because I am always on the go between work and school, I can hardly ever find the time for a real meal. This is where fast food comes into play. Many other Americans, like myself, have so much to do and very little time forcing healthy eating habits to take a back seat. McDonalds is so accessible and affordable that it is almost a no-brainer. We prioritize valuing convenience over our well being (and more improtantly our children's well being), ultimately giving an obscene amount of umssen power to numerous fast food chains.
After doing my research, I learned that there are approximately 354 McDonalds locations in New York, NY alone. Such a thing should make you wonder, if there are so many so close: How many McDonalds restaurants could there possibly be in all of the United States?
