In 2002, two girls sued McDonalds because they claimed it made them fat. Many people in America blame the fast food industry for making them fat. Nutritional information is available in most fast food restaurants and you are obliged to eat there. Even though the food is unhealthy, the fast food industry should not be blamed for obesity in the United States. Many Americans have busy lives and don't have time to cook for themselves, so going to restaurants seems to be easier and more convenient. It is often said that eating out is less expensive than preparing a meal at home (Muntel 1). People buy fast food to get food quickly (Ervin 1). Fast food restaurants are located practically everywhere, making them an easy option. Fast food is cheap and a person can usually get good deals for just a dollar. Many people treat themselves to a fast food dessert because it is easy and usually tastes better than one made at home, but it is also less healthy (Muntel 1). Many children want to eat a fatty meal so they can get a toy. Some children crave a high-calorie meal because their favorite online games belong to the fast food chain that sells them (Phillips 3). In the United States, more than a third of adults are obese (Ervin 1). People aged 20 to 39 consume the most fast food (5). 84% of parents take their children to eat fast food every week. Every week, 40% of children ask their parents to take them to a fast food restaurant (Tracy 2). Research suggests that fast food is consumed five times more than in 1970 (Holguin 1). People who weigh more eat the most fast food (Ervin 4). In the United States, approximately 15% of children are obese (2). In the United States, one-third of people ages 4 to 19 eat fast food every day (1). Older people tend to eat out middle of paper......their diet is healthier. The fast food industry decides what it puts on its menu, but it does not decide what its customers choose to eat (7). Whoever chooses what a client eats is responsible for the weight gained from that meal (1). Many major fast food chains are determined to combat childhood obesity (Tracy 1). Food has not been proven to be addictive (Phillips 5). When eating out, eliminate sauces, avoid fries, consume low-calorie drinks, choose grilled foods and limit portions (Muntel 2). The fast food industry is not responsible for obesity in America. They are not responsible for what is consumed, so they should not be responsible for the weight gained during meals. The American people need to realize that they are the cause of their own weight gain and that they need to take responsibility for their own actions and not blame the fast food industry..