Eric SalgadoMr. GutierrezEnglish 10110 May. Research Essay 2014Fast FoodHave you ever looked in the mirror and wondered why you don't look the way you want to look? Have you ever been so stressed about life that you wanted to give up? There is a huge problem controlling our lives, and it is known as fast food. Eating fast food very rarely won't kill you, but a persistent habit can lead to many other problems. Although it seems easy to quit, it's actually a difficult habit to break. Like junk food, fast food is unhealthy and causes obesity and weight gain. Fast food plays a major role in the obesity epidemic. Researchers at Harvard University predict that the obesity rate in the United States will increase by 42% by 2050 (healthy eating). A contributing factor to the increase in obesity is the fact that all children are fed fast food restaurants. They start at a young age and then become a habit or addiction. According to the article, children who eat fast food every day consume too many extra calories....