Americans are known around the world for being some of the most productive people. Taking a look at the history of the United States will provide evidence of monumental innovation and development. Some might say that the only sector that has stood out in this progress is the food trade. It is not at all difficult to understand this growth of businesses; for it is tied to the fundamental foundation of America itself: expansion. From the first account of Europeans setting foot and exploring American soil, they discovered a wealth of natural resources necessary to support a healthy and vibrant life. One particular era that indicates such vigorous growth is the 1950s, when government lawmakers commissioned the construction of roads and bridges to help expand the U.S. footprint westward. As these interstate highways were being built, many entrepreneurs saw an opportunity to build fast food restaurants along the exit ramps of these new infrastructures. Furthermore, after the World War II government had to decide what to do with its warnings, a thoughtful idea was to convert them into fertilizers, since ammonium nitrate serves a dual purpose for the production of munitions or chemical fertilizers; nerve gas is also converted into pesticides. Many American soldiers returning home seek the opportunity to acquire their own piece of the American pie: land/home ownership. This combination on the surface has proven incredibly positive for America and the well-being of Americans. With a large workforce, economic stimulus from the government, and the technological modernism of the food system, all have produced happier and healthier citizens. Today, there are many critics of this convenient and generous food boom, a number of opponents claim that this was staged.... .. middle of paper ...... let's go back to fatty meats. Eggs, cheese, nuts, grains and leafy greens are great alternatives. Think about replacing that reduction in meat with an extra day of fish. It is a well-known and documented health fact that a good number of people do not consume the recommended amount of fish. In fact, Marion Nestlé's Eating Made Simple presented a statistic from the October 2006 IOM report that concluded "that eating seafood reduces the risk of heart disease." (4) What's better than cutting back on a fatty food and replacing it with a disease-reducing source? Works Cited Kluger, Jeffrey. “What's so great about organic food?” Time 176.9 (2010).Nestlé, Marion. "Eating made simple." 297.3 (2007). Pollan, Michael. "Chief Farmer". NYTimes.com (2008): 12.Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity. Fast food nutrition and marketing to youth: Summary. November 2010. 30 September 2011