Explain why it is cheaper to cook at home than go out and buy processed foods. He compares a family of four's meal at McDonald's to a homemade roast chicken that four to six people can eat. In his comparison, the family of four had to pay $28 at McDonald's instead of the $14 roast chicken. I think it's ridiculous to pay so much and get so little out of it. Bittman pointed out that people eat fast food because it can help them gain weight. People think that eating fast food is the easiest way to gain weight. I agree with Bittman because there are better foods that people can eat that can help people gain weight. Low-income families think fast food is the only option for eating. Bittman explains how this is not true. People on food stamps, who receive only $5 a day, can live and get healthy food with them. Another thing Bittman talks about is when people can't go to the grocery store. I understand that a city trip might waste a lot of gas, but I think their life is more important than gas consumption. In his essay, Bittman talks about alternatives to simple fast food. Switching from soda to water is something that has little harm but great effects. I think Bittman is right, because soda contains so much sugar. Another alternative, he says, is to cook at least one night a week. Bittman means that giving up fast food and having fresh food is best