Why is it that McDonalds is so popular but still people know it is going to make them unhealthy. Seriously, if you don't belive me see the movie "Super Size Me". It's graphic but I belive it tells the truth.
214053
We eat these things because somewhere in our brains is a trigger that says "ohhhhh, that tastes good, MORE!!!"\n\nI have seen the movie. Its ok.\n\nBut have you ever noticed how many people in the medical field (those who should know better) are obese and/or smoke.\n\nOh and by the way...I weighed 200 pounds when I started working at Mcdonalds and I now weigh around 125 pounds...I was eating there at a minimum of five days a week.
644024
That is true but some people don't have the will power to do that. There are also mental issues that can affect people's eating habits.
158881
That story has been told before,only it was against another fast food place,any fast food can be the dirtiest or cleanest in the world,it has nothing to do with the company or brand itself,it's up to the individual to check out if the place you like is a good place to eat,I've worked in expensive restaurants that are less cleaner than their cheaper counterparts
545151
not being educated enough in what you are eating. the trans fat and junk that our gov. & fda allow to be sold and called food is ridiculous. these poor kids that are huge & having health problems never got a fair chance. they get vidoe games and mcdonalds for there treat. i just got back to the states from costa rica and couldn't believe how healthy and fit the people were. no fast food restaurants anywhere i saw. they are third world and we are the educated ones? we are tricked even by the claims that the food is organic here. one small indgredient in it and they can sell it as organic. you have to almost be a nutrionist and know your supply just to be healthy. you are what you eat is still one of the truest statements.
650326
**********************************************************\n\nChicken. People are so health conscious these days. They don't eat as much red meat. Also, fast food restaurants serve engineered chicken, but their hamburgers have less beef in them than a meatball. Most of those hamburgers are really processed soybean.\n\n***********************************************************
246468
I agree. I'm 19, and I never fell for that because it was stupid and made the conformists who did that look, look stupid. I say if they wanna be like that, then they better learn how to serve McDonalds real well cause I'll be ordering from them one day.
228922
I used to have a morning croissant breakfast sandwich from Carl's Jr at least 3 mornings a week. Then I looked up the information on it-580 calories and 69% fat. I stopped eating them, changed my diet, started exercising, drink water instead of soda, and have lost 28 lbs! No, no one forces the food down our throats, but they do make it look tasty and convenient. It's not their fault, though. It's our fault for falling for the marketing. It works.
209730
McDonalds ; watch the movie "Super Size Me" by Morgan Spurlock. GREAT example of fast food and media!\n\nBurger King, Taco Bell, Jack in the Box, Del Taco, Carl's Jr.\n\nCandy companies: Mars, Nestle, Hersheys\n\nJunk food: Lay's (makes chips etc), Nabisco (makes cookies) \n\nThese are only a few. I left out specific items and just gave you the manufacturers names. Good Luck!!!
318816
unfortunately, even in our society where obese people are becoming the norm and are no longer the minority, there are still people who gawk and stare and make stupid comments like Andrew.  As an overweight female, I know exactly what you are going through, and it took me a long time to get to the point where I eat what I want in front of whoever happens to be in the vicinity.  but I still get the looks and even if I DON'T get the looks I am still self-conscious that I am being watched by someone I can't see and therefore am being judged. so I make a conscious effort to watch the way I am eating in public and spend the rest of my meal worrying about what complete strangers think about my dinner etiquette.  But think about it this way, no matter what, people are going to stare.  \nif you are thin, they stare wondering how you stay so thin. (i do it too)\nif you are overweight, they stare wondering about that person's health, physical and mental. (Unless you are like me and they stare because they wonder how it is that I am sooo freakin' gorgeous.  As i am sure the case is with you.)\nif you are black, you get stared at.\ndepending on the area, if you are white, you get stared.\n\nbasically no matter what, you will be stared at.  what you have to decide is are you going to be what you think THEY want you to be?  or are you going to eat your cheeseburger and say "F*** you"?
344201
No they should not.  Try googling the case of the 2 15 year olds that got fat from McDonalds and their parents sued.\n\nhttp://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,63698,00.html\n\nhttp://students.washington.edu/enema/articles/bauls/mcdonalds.htm
128318
Lets face it not everyone is a size zero. Statistically the average American woman is a size 12-14. That's not me that's what statistical information says. Hollywood has to tap into a new audience so that more women can relate. Be for real all these celebrities are not a reflection for what society has to offer they are a dream that people try to aspire to or imitate. These movies are just to show that it takes all kinds to make the world go around. If people are comfortable in their own skin then there's no telling what they can do. Redeemer that fat joke was not only Liam but far out dated!
161493
I like the one where fat people sue McDonalds for making them fat....I've been forced into McDonalds by gunpoint and made to eat Big Macs, haven't you?  What a bunch of idiots.  And the lawyers who represent them are even worse.  In my class on Torts (civil suits), there are enough ridiculous cases to go around...an assault is an intentional harmful or offensive contact....and offensive can be what the reasonable person deems so.....so you can only imagine.
542380
I wouldn't say that the goverment is after McDonald's. I think they are just concerned about the health of the kids. I think they are trying to help them make better food choices.
559692
how about Mcdonalds? :)
242746
My 7 grade PE teacher loves McDonalds. lol. I see him walking there last time I was in the car. No wonder he's so fat.
48059
People feed themselves, and it's no secret that McDonald's serve alot of high fat foods, and people go there of their own free will.
594703
that is sad !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! but is reality -----now this is only my opinion towards obesity----you know how our healt insurance premiums have gone so high!!!! well that is because in part  there are so many people over weigth ...( and there are other factors but this is one each individual can control if you want)...    and wether we want or not when they get sick we  all pay the price ,how you may ask?.... well our premiums keep going up!!!--  i don't have the facts but last time i checked   about 65% of our population in the U S  was overweight .....with this in mind --you know  were are going to have more  heart problems , diabetes,cancer just to nave a few -----how has it affected me ?my health premium is $220 a month just for my self and my two children, that is outragest to me.... but if i want to be insure i have to pay the price----now.... i know some people can't help it and i am aware that it is not their fault ...it is genetic, but  come on give me a braek not 65% of our populations decends from obese people--some people are over eating and that is how they gain all that extra weight----soooo health insurance should be like car insurance the  safer you drive the cheaper your premiums are, like wise the more in shape and healtier you are the lower your premiums should be --but unfortunateli when it comes to healt insurance we all pay the same amoun that is not fair for some of us that do take care of our selves and don't over do the eating part----that is just my  opinion--