The increase in fast-food consumption in the UK

Ming Chuan University
No.2 高碧華 Alice Kao 92659090
Time : 65216-Thu 18:30- 20:15
Presentation : 12/30/2004

Cause and effect essay : The increase in fast-food consumption in the UK

Outline

Paragraph 1- Introduction : Thesis statement
A growing use of canned food and frozen food has continued to the present day , it results the following main effects for the health: nutrient deficiencies, obesity and the loss of a ‘food culture’.

Body

Paragraph 2 –
Topic sentence :
There has been growing evidence of nutrient deficiency in recent years, particularly among children.
Supporting ideas :
1. Consumption of crisps and soft drinks is growing .
2. High in salt and sugar content
Restatement :
Such food are unsuitable for the gradual energy release needed to sustain the body through the long school day.

Paragraph 3 –
Topic sentence :
Linked to this change in eating habits has been the increase in obesity, among children as
well as adults.
Supporting ideas:
According to Banff , this negative development has not been restricted to the United Kingdom. In the United States, over 30% of the population is now officially classed as obese Restatement :
An overweight workforce is less productive. People with a weight problem will die younger, than the non-obese.




Paragraph 4 –
Topic sentence :
A final effect of the increase in fast-food consumption is the loss of a ‘food culture’.
Supporting ideas:
1. The skills of cooking have been handed down from one generation to another.
2. People become dependent upon ready-made meals from the freezer, or upon take-away meals, there’s a danger that these skills will be lost .
Restatement :
As Geoffrey (ibid: 88) points out, "once this chain from generation to generation is broken, it may be very difficult to repair."


Paragraph 5 – conclusion
Fast-food clearly answers a need in our modern society, the growing realization of the link between diet and health and the resulting increase in the number of salad bars and sushi bars
that food can be both fast and healthy.

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