FFN Summary

The book, Fast Food Nation, has definitely changed my overall view of the fast food industry as a whole. This change of view has gone from one of non-importance to one that will have me making some lifestyle choices in regard to eating out. The stories that the author chose to highlight the negative impacts of fast food really struck some nerves with me.  The blatant disregard of public health and the motivation to simply make a buck made the fast food industry look completely irresponsible and hazardous to public health.

Some of the things that the book made me think extra hard on was our governments' involvement, or lack there-of, in regard to public health and enforcement of violations. It is quite apparent that money drives all things within this country and government is no different.  I find it very maddening that the people elected to protect us, at times, go out of their way to harm us, because of fast food special interest. The book only shows what is a growing problem in our country. The lack of public involvement and action. This book reinforced my belief that if anything is to truly change with the people of this country it has to begin with the individual. The lack of education and involvement by consumers can only go to hurt the individual in the long run. Fast Food Nation made me realize that if I wait for my government or the fast food industry to do right by me, then I will ultimately be disappointed.