Harold Zarate Diaz
Public Speaking
Mr. Richmond
I.
Introduction:
A. Why are Americans so fat? They are two words to describe that fast food
B. I would like to persuade about why fast food is bad for us, and why we don’t have
continue this habit.
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C. I choose this topic because it’s no secret that fast food is tremendously popular and a
way of life in America, and sometimes fast food is linked to uncomfortable stomach
feelings that make us say wow! I will never going to eat that fast food again and I want to
persuade you to at least eat less of it.
D.
1. Fast food portions are getting larger and larger and so are the waistlines of many
Americans. Restaurants that offer “supper sized” food should be illegal for the
numerous health problems that result from their customers consumption.
2. The solution for this is to choose healthy food, for example you can eat lots of
vegetables and fruits. Eat vegetables such as spinach, carrots, broccoli or green beans
with meals. Choose whole grain foods over processed grain products, whole wheat
spaghetti with your favorite pasta sauce. Include dried beans (like kidney or pinto beans)
and lentils into your meals. Include fish in your meals 2-3 times a week.
II -Body :
A. Fast food is any food that is quick, convenient, and usually inexpensive. You
can buy fast food just about anywhere that sells food and snaps. Vending machines
and drive-thru restaurants are probably the most common places to find fast food. It’s
so popular because for under $5.00 you can usually get a meal that’s satisfying. But
fast food is inexpensive because it is usually made with cheaper ingredients such as
high fat meat and foods that contain a lot of unhealthy fats such us saturated and
trans fats and cholesterol, instead of nutritious foods such as lean meats, fresh fruits,
and vegetables.
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There is no such thing as “bad” food. All foods can fit into a healthy meal plan
it’s true that fast food is usually high in fat, calories, cholesterol and sodium, but
eating fast food every once in a while is not going to cause you problems. If you
eat too much fast food over a long period of time, though it can lead to health
problems like high blood pressure, heart disease, and obesity. Did you know that
66.3% of adults in the United States were overweight, the cause in most cases is a
sedentary lifestyle; approximately 40% of adults in the United States do not
participate in any physical activity. One example of this is in the movie Super
Size Me. In this film Morgan the guy who participate in the movie have to eat
three McDonald's meals per day, He must sample every item on the McDonald's
menu at least once over the course of the 30 days, He must only ingest items on
the menu. This includes bottle water and he must "Super Size" his meal
whenever, and only when, the option is offered to him and he will attempt to walk
about as much as a typical American, based on a suggested figure of 5,000 steps
per day.
1. The chemical structure of the fat that you eat is more important than you think.
Everyone needs some fat in their diet, but too much and too much of the wrong types of
fat can be bad for your health. A Dutch group of researchers has recently reported that
trans fat (more correctly trans fatty acids) are more detrimental to cardiovascular health
than saturated fats.
Generally speaking polyunsaturated fats like those found in most vegetable oils and
unsaturated fats that are found in olive and canola oil are considered good fats to have in
the diet. Saturated fats, most abundant in animal products such as meat and milk, are
usually considered bad. Nutritionists have been advising us for some time now to eat
more salads with olive oil dressing and less marbled steak.
Trans fatty acids do occur in milk naturally, but are more commonly produced during
food processing. However, because we eat so much processed food now, in countries like
the United States, trans fat can make up to 7% of our total fat intake.
According to the Dutch research, trans fat in the diet can cause even more health
problems than saturated fats. Using a "cross over" design in which healthy subjects ate a
diet containing trans fat or saturated fat for 4 weeks and then switched to the opposite diet
for 4 weeks, several cardiovascular events were affected. When the subjects ate the trans
diet their blood vessels dilated 29% less efficiently, and blood levels of HDL or "good
cholesterol" was lowered by 20% compared to when subjects ate the diet rich in saturated
fats. Trans fat has also been shown in other studies to raise the levels of LDL or "bad
cholesterol" and may also increase total serum cholesterol.
Avoiding trans fats may be difficult for the average consumer because the amount of
trans fat in foods is not identified on their labels. It is included however in the total fat
reported. The French fries, fried chicken, and donuts from fast food outlets all contain
high levels of trans fat. But soft margarines, especially those that are non-hydrogenated,
are the choice to make to spread on your toast.
Other reported effects of trans fatty acids that may be detrimental to health
. Increases blood insulin levels in humans in response to glucose load
. Affects immune response
. Decreases the response of the red blood cell to insulin
. Inhibits the function of membrane-related enzymes
. Causes alterations in physiological properties of biological membranes
. Causes alterations in adipose cell size, cell number, lipid class, and fatty acid
composition
B. 2.If you are having fast food more than once a week, try to make healthier choices.
Here are some tips:
. Choose soups that are not cream based.
. Have low-fat salad dressings instead of the full-fat kind.
. Have a salad or soup instead of fries.
. Choose water, low-fat milk, or diet sodas instead of regular sodas, fruit drinks and
milkshakes.
. When ordering pizza, add vegetables are available, try to add them into your meal.
For example, have lettuce and tomato on sandwiches or burgers.
In conclusion there are many healthy food choices that are easily available, tasty, and
don’t cost very much that can be eaten on the go. Try to balance fast food with other
nutritious foods throughout the day and make healthier choices whenever possible.
The health effects of trans fatty acids have been well documented. It is largely
accepted that they pose a risk for heart disease, and that the risk may be more
significant than that posed by saturated fats.