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There are other health risks connected with fast food, too. High-fat
burgers can harbor a dangerous bacterium called Escherichia coli
0157:H7 or E. coli. In 1993, E. coli was found in under-cooked
burgers at Jack in the Box restaurants, leaving 700 diners sickleaving 700 diners sick. FourFour
customers died and 195 others were hospitalizedcustomers died and 195 others were hospitalized. In 2000, a 3-year-
old girl from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, died in a similar outbreak that
sickened more than 50 patrons at Sizzler restaurants.
according to Eric Schlosser, author of the best-selling book
Fast Food Nation. All this gorging on fast food is not
healthful. Studies show that a diet sky-high in fat and calories
can lead to obesity, which in turn fosters conditions such as
diabetes, heart disease, gout, colon cancer, and arthritis. The
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports
that 14 percent of teens in the United States are obese.
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In the US, the main factor contributing to the general weight gain of the
population is lack of exercise combined with overeating. In addition, an
increasing number of people rely on convenience foods, which tend to be
high in saturated fat and simple carbohydrates, both of which are high in
calories.
High blood pressure
Coronary heart disease
Kidney stones
Psychological disorders(depression,eating disorders,and distorted body
image.
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Q:Why do you like to eat fast food?Q:Why do you like to eat fast food?
A:It tastes good.I like to eat fries.A:It tastes good.I like to eat fries.
Q:How often do you eat fast food?Q:How often do you eat fast food?
A:About 4 or more times a week.A:About 4 or more times a week.
Q:Do you know the consequences of eating fast food?Q:Do you know the consequences of eating fast food?
A:Yes,.but I like to eat.And I used to eat it.A:Yes,.but I like to eat.And I used to eat it.
Q:When did you know that you have obesity?Q:When did you know that you have obesity?
A:Em.....When I found I get over 150 pounds.A:Em.....When I found I get over 150 pounds.
Q:Will you limit the times of eating fast food?Q:Will you limit the times of eating fast food?
A:Sure,may 1 time a week.A:Sure,may 1 time a week.
Q:That's good for you!Thank you.Q:That's good for you!Thank you.
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Q:Why do you like to eat fast food?Q:Why do you like to eat fast food?
A:No, not really.A:No, not really.
Q:How often do you eat fast food?Q:How often do you eat fast food?
A:Maybe 1 time a week.A:Maybe 1 time a week.
Q:Do you know the consequences of eating fast food?Q:Do you know the consequences of eating fast food?
A:Yes,My parents always tell me the consequences ofA:Yes,My parents always tell me the consequences of
eating fast food.eating fast food.
Q:Why don't you like to eat fast food?Q:Why don't you like to eat fast food?
A:Em.....First of all,I don't have money.Haha,I am kidding.IA:Em.....First of all,I don't have money.Haha,I am kidding.I
don't know,but I don't like to eat food that are firied.don't know,but I don't like to eat food that are firied.
Q:Have you ever heard obesity?Q:Have you ever heard obesity?
A:Yes,.A:Yes,.
Q:Thank you.Q:Thank you.