Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal Themes

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Health and Wellness
The primary theme running through this exposé of the fast food industry concerns health issues caused by inadequate or tainted food. The United States now has one of the highest rates of obesity in the world, mostly because of the eating habits of Americans who are attracted to fast food restaurants. The food tastes good, but it is loaded with salt, fat, and sugar. But not just the burgers and fries are to blame. Schlosser also points his finger at soft drinks, which are being consumed in larger and larger cup sizes.

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