What impact has the fast food industry had on society? Nowadays fast food is very common in everyone's life. There are food establishments on practically every corner you turn. Doctors say it's harmful, but it's something that tastes delicious and can have a serious effect on a person's health. For some customers the fast food industry hides behind a facade, for others it is the main source of food. However, the food industry must have positive and negative aspects, and what causes and causes its consumption are fatty delicacies and solutions to its often effects. In some cases, fast food is essential for those who donate blood to increase the saturation level. fat in the body, that being said, prevents people from fainting. Another good thing about fast food is that they are efficient and don't take much time. Additionally, most fast food restaurants have drive throughs, for quicker and seemingly better convenience. Fast food establishments have begun adding healthy choices to their menus; therefore, it gave the consumer the ability to choose whether their next meal will help them better or harm us. As the population grows, the number of fast food restaurants increases because it motivates economic development. There are many negative effects that come from fast food, for example they spread many diseases that kill or make people sick and companies that abuse many animals. Many people get sick or worse from eating fast food. The food people eat is full of ecoli and, even worse, is then laced with chemicals that make people sick, and companies get away scot-free and don't get in trouble for it, meanwhile more people get infected or die from the virus. food, the... medium of paper...food establishments have increased their popularity in recent years causing an obesity epidemic. People should consider moderating their eating habits and not consuming fast food consecutively. By limiting these types of meals and eating healthier, customers will have less risk of obesity and other health problems such as high cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease, etc. “41 states have obesity rates of at least 25%” (Christian Nordqvist, 2013). People these days need to be more educated about the foods they buy and recognize the consequences. Customers should keep in mind that fast food can lead to long-term critical effects. By understanding the effects and risks, consumers will live a healthier lifestyle and prevent disease. In today's society, fast food is a giant catalyst pushing our population to become obese.