The United States of America is facing many challenges. One of these challenges is childhood obesity. There are more overweight children in America than in any other nation. The number one place to blame: McDonalds. They started the fast-food chains that are now taking over all of America: the McDonaldization of America, we like to call it. Kids all around the world know what McDonalds is. Every child in America has tasted the hamburger happy meal and was rewarded with a toy. So now, children think it’s good to eat hamburgers and fried chicken nuggets because they are rewarded with a special toy catered to their age group. How do we fix this problem?
Certain corporations are taking a stand against childhood obesity by replacing vending machines and soda machines with healthier and more nutritious snack options. More fast food restaurants are adding salads and other healthier options to their menus. But is this really working? Apparently, childhood obesity rates are declining, but not fast enough. This seems like a battle that we will have to fight for some time in order to get it controlled. In the meantime, I will stay away from fast food and vow to take care of myself so that I do not become a statistic.
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