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...Overview of fast food market Fast food market Definition Fast food restaurant Fast food restaurants feature a common menu above the counter and provide no wait staff. Customers typically pay before eating and choose and clear their own tables. They are also known as quick serve restaurants (QSRs). 2010 report focus Twelve restaurants analyzed in detail in the Rudd Center 2010 Fast Food FACTS report.1 2013 report focus Eighteen restaurants analyzed in detail in this report, including the restaurants highlighted in the 2010 report, plus six additional restaurants that met at least one of two criteria: 1) ranked among the top 15 in 2012 U.S. sales, or 2) had child-targeted messages on its website and national TV advertising. Table 3 presents total U.S. sales in 2012 for the top-20 fast food restaurants, as well as six additional restaurants that ranked in the top-25 for advertising spending on national TV in 2012. We also indicate the 12 restaurants that were the focus of the 2010 Fast Food FACTS report and the 18 restaurants detailed in this report. Total U.S. sales for the 50 fast food restaurants with the most sales reached $157 billion in 2012 – on average, $1,335 annually per household.2 McDonald’s remained number one with $35.6 billion in sales, almost one-quarter of all sales by the top-50 restaurants and almost three times the sales of Subway, its closest competitor. Sales at both Subway and Table 3. Fast food restaurant...
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...Aakash Shah 10/15/12 Effects of Obesity While I am not obese, and I do not ever plan on it, I have a personal connection to obesity and the nature of the epidemic. I am an EMT for the Middlesex Area and I see many different things while on the job. Something that really hit home to me was how obesity was so widespread yet no one cared to turn his or her cheeks toward the issue. I have personally seen many different cases of obese people that struggle with the simplest tasks, including going to the bathroom, driving, walking their dogs. Essentially this epidemic lets people eat themselves into oblivion and depression leads to overeating and pleasure eating. My personal connection to this subject drives me to exemplify to society that this is a pressing issue and everything should be done to cap it and stop its progression. The United States of America today follows many different trends and patterns within its society. Societal trends have been evident through the history of the nation. A pattern that has revolutionized society today is the health craze. The sport of being fit is a priority and people are getting in shape better than ever. Commercials from athletic conglomerate corporations such as Nike, Reebok, and Adidas are marketing being fit with new gear, sneakers, and apparel to attract people to such products. But, there is an issue at large. A rising issue in the United States is obesity, which is cited to be a major health issue in recent decades but had grown to...
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...McDonald’s. The second question involves whether MacDonald’s and other fast-food restaurants be judged negligent for selling dangerous products, failing to warn consumers of the dangers of a high-fat diet, and deceptive advertising. These questions are based on the week 6 writing assignment: Corporate Responsibility (Hartman, & DesJardins, 2011). The purpose of this paper is to discuss corporate responsibility. Part one will address the case Pelman v. McDonald’s and the issues involved. Part two will cover whether MacDonald’s and other fast-food restaurants should be judged negligent for selling dangerous products, failing to warn consumers of the dangers of a high-fat diet, and deceptive advertising. In august 2002 the most publicized lawsuit at the time, Pelman v. McDonald’s, was a class-action lawsuit against the McDonald’s Corporation. This lawsuit was brought on behalf of children who consumed McDonald’s products and allegedly became obese or overweight and developed diabetes, coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol intake, and other health effects as a result. The group was seeking compensation for obesity related health problems, improved nutritional labeling of McDonald’s products, and funding for a program to educate consumers about the dangers of fast food. The plaintiffs claimed that McDonald’s had engaged in deceptive advertising, sales, and promotion; produced food that was unreasonably unsafe and failed to warn consumers of the...
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...Final Exam Review NUTR 295 – Fall 2013 NEW MATERIAL: 100 points (~50 questions) Understanding Disease Risk Factors * Describe the differences between a chronic disease and infectious disease. * What leading causes of death are nutrition-related? A) heart diseases, cancers, strokes, diabetes * Describe the concept of a risk factor. A) Factors known to be related to diseases, but have not yet proven to be a cause. We say that a certain factor puts us at increased risk for a disease, but does not cause it. * How does one use risk factors? * Review the basics of cardiovascular disease and atherosclerosis. * Be ready to identify the risk factors for cardiovascular disease (especially diet-related risk factors!) A) High LDL blood cholesterol, low HDL blood cholesterol, high blood pressure (hypertension), diabetes, obesity (central obesity), physical inactivity, cigarette smoking, diet: high saturated or trans fats, low veggies, low fruits, low whole grains * Describe the dietary strategies to reduce risk of CVD through diet. A) Decrease saturated and trans fat, increase soluble fiber intake, increase fruits and veggies, increase whole grains/ decrease refined grains, increase fish intake (2 servings/week) * What is the TLC diet and what does it entail? A) TLC = Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes. From the NIH, designed to help decrease cholesterol through diet and lifestyle changes: the same changes we saw in table 11.6, also recommends...
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...Fad Diets: Positive or Negative? Keith Daugherty DeVry University Fad Diets: Positive or Negative? Chad, a middle aged man, goes to work every day of the week to provide for his wife and three children. He wants nothing more than to live a full and healthy life and to always be there for his family, just like his father was there for him and his mom, growing up. Chad attended his annual check-up with the family care provider that he has seen for many years. He has always felt fine and thought he was as healthy as can be. While Chad was with his family care provider, he was told that his cholesterol levels were high, that he has high blood pressure, and that he has an increased chance of experiencing a myocardial infarction, also known as a heart attack. His family care provider decided that Chad needed to lose some weight and start eating healthier in order to lower his blood pressure, lower his cholesterol levels, and decrease his chance of suffering a myocardial infarction. Chad agreed to make his doctor’s recommended lifestyle changes because he wanted to be there for his family no matter what the cost. After leaving his family care provider’s office and speaking with this wife about the bad news, he realized that he did not have a plan of action as to how he was going to lose the extra weight that was the source of his health problems. He didn’t know many things about eating healthier or maintaining a healthy lifestyle so he was unsure of where to begin. Later that...
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...Human Nutrition A term that is used to encompass nutrient recommendations produced by the National Academy of Sciences and the Food and Nutrition Board is called Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI). DRI is also a common term for a guideline of reference values used to assess and plan a healthy individual’s nutrient intake (Wardlaw et. al., 2011, p. 60-61). During a consecutive three-day period, protein intakes, carbohydrate intakes, lipid intakes, macronutrient intake ranges, fiber intake ranges, and dietary modifications are recorded and analyzed in iProfile. Recorded Protein, Carbohydrate, and Lipid Intakes. Macronutrients are substances needed for growth, metabolism, and for other body functions. Macronutrients are nutrients that provide calories or energy (Gary R. 1998) Good day mam, i noticed you graded me a zero in the week one game quiz. I was only added to the class a day before the start date and i did not have access to the class until the first day of class, so i managed and rush to get all my assignments done that same day. Infact i did the game quiz test at the laptop room downstairs during our 30minute break in class just becuase i wanted to get things done then only to find out i got a zero for it. Please may i request to take the game again because i really do not like losing marks. Protein, Carbohydrate, & Lipid Foods In my recorded daily intake, the foods consumed that provided the proteins consisted of: the baked fish fillets, hard boiled eggs,...
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...seen as socially unacceptable. This paper will seek to understand the contributing factors to obesity as external, internal, or environmental. Obesity in America A Family Epidemic In addressing the problem we must first discuss the main points that are essential to understanding why obesity is increasing in the U.S. and most of all among our children. The initial analysis of environment, choice of nutritious meals, as well as the influence of society will provide insight to the cause as well as the solution to the obesity epidemic. Once examined the data will prove the argument presented at hand. The main contributors to obesity among adults but especially among youth are, environmental factors, lack of choosing nutritious meals, portion distortion and the factor that fuels all of these, advertising media. So what defines an individual as being obese? Childhood Obesity Action Coalition-OAC.( n.d.) states “A child is defined as “obese” if their body mass index-for-age (or BMI-for-age) percentile is greater than 95 percent. A child is defined as “overweight” if their BMI-for-age percentile is greater than 85 percent and less than 95 percent.” The body mass index is the number calculated from an individual’s weight and height. The percent of individuals with an obesity rate of 25.0 or higher has more than tripled from 56 percent in 1988 94 to 64...
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...system of restaurants which prepare, package and sell a menu of competitively priced food items. Their restaurant brands – KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell – are the global leaders of the chicken, pizza and Mexican-style food categories. Their goal is to continue to build three global, iconic brands that people trust and champion. They are evolving KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell into more relevant, engaged, connected and caring global brands. Industry/Strategy analysis Industry Analysis Demand Even though US encounters cautions consumer spending, sluggish economic growth in the first quarter of 2014, customers’ demand in the restaurant industry is still stabilizing after years of declines, which can be found from the recent US sales trends. According to S&P industry surveys, the largest US restaurants as a group continued to recover in 2013 from the great recession. There are a number of reasons discussed as following: First, fast-food restaurant consumption is an important lifestyle for each individual. Restaurants are offering products and services that consumers actively seek out and enjoy; an activity in which consumers is selecting to engage despite cash-on-hand restraints because it is an important component of their lifestyle. Second, fast food restaurants’ pricing practices and product design target people who are lower-income, are driven by cost and taste more than nutrition concerns, and have limited time to prepare meals at home. Customers are relatively insensitive...
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...The Adkins Diet vs. the South Beach Diet Tonya Richardson COM 155 May 5, 2012 Michele Armentrout The Adkins Diet vs. the South Beach Diet The Adkins diet is famous for claims of weight loss, but the South Beach diet is said to be a more heart healthy choice for dieters. Most diets are hard to follow, and have so many restrictions on food that people often get fed up and revert to their old eating habits, instead of continuing with a new diet plan. A diet that restricts certain foods may be setting a dieter up for failure, when they give into temptation, and indulge in their favorite foods not included in their diet. The Adkins and South Beach diet offer a variety of foods that include healthy and tasty choices, even for the pickiest eaters. Both diets are similar, and start out with an induction phase that restricts the foods you eat, and lasts about two weeks. The Adkins diet relies solely on counting the total number of carbohydrates you eat in a day, and the South Beach diet relies on the size and portion of carbohydrates eaten each day. Both diets result in about the same number of carbohydrates per day, but are calculated using different methods. So, let`s explore the reason we want to lose weight in the first place. First, we all want to improve our current health and prolong our lives. Unfortunately, because we tend to eat unhealthy foods, we experience weight gain and are acceptable to health related problems, such as high cholesterol. Changing your eating...
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...Personal Trainer Certified Nutrition Specialist Author/Founder of TruthAboutAbs.com COPYRIGHT© 2007 All rights reserved TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................................1 2.0 TRAINING STRATEGIES..................................................................................................................5 2.1 Bad Cardio vs. Good Cardio......................................................................................................6 2.2 Body Part Isolation vs. Complex Movements in Strength Training ...................................9 2.3 Tired of the Same Old 3 Sets of 10? So is Your Body! Discover How to Manipulate Training Variables ............................................................................................................................. 11 2.4 Your Workouts Need Both Consistency and Variability for Max Results...................... 13 2.5 The Ultimate Hard-Body Exercise ......................................................................................... 15 2.6 Barbell, Kettlebell, and Dumbbell Complexes - a Different Style of Weight Training for a Ripped Body ................................................................................................................................... 18 2.7 Top 15 Non-Traditional, Muscle-Building, Fat Blasting Workouts!................................. 22 3.0 NUTRITION STRATEGIES ...........
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...Subway vs. Cousins BCOM/275 March 20, 2014 Albert L. Smith, MBA Subway vs. Cousins Understanding the company and the product they sell is just as important as going to the correct doctor for your ailment. We would not go to an ophthalmologist for a foot injury, so why would you go to a fast food restaurant for mediocre food when you can choose to have a better quality meal. Knowing the business side behind the restaurant will also show why people want to start their restaurant and why it is still here today. Today you will see why Team C, prefers Subway for its healthier option of food and why owning a Subway is more advantageous than owning Cousin Subs. Subway is one of the top sandwich shops to eat at. It is healthier than other sub shops and it is also cheaper to own a Subway franchise than other sub shops. There are many pros and cons for Subway. It has great tasting food and a great option for healthier subs. Another pro for Subway is that customers can make their own sub, and see how the employee is making it. Some cons for Subway are some sandwiches do not have enough meat. Since the meat and veggies are out in the open this is another con, people believe it is not as sanitary as other sub shops. There are also pros and cons with owning a Subway. It is cheaper to get into a franchise than other sub shops. To get a Subway franchise started the fee is 15,000 dollars. After that it can cost anywhere from 100,000 dollars to 250,000 dollars to get the franchise...
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...INTRODUCTION WELCOME TO THIS CASE STUDY PROGRAMME! The Jollibee case study should be appealing to many candidates given the familiar nature of the product. Although very little is known about the brand, given the recent ‘silent’ entry into the Singapore market without much fanfare, we all know should be familiar with how the fast food industry operates. The case certainly has all the “ingredients” of a strategic management case study although at the first reading of the case, with a clear focus on international expansion strategies. The good news is that we are given very clear information regarding the strategic directions of the company. We will discuss this later in another section. The case deals with that aspect of strategic management known as services. It also has information on market analysis, competition and positioning. The problem I feel with the case study is that there are no immediate problems to resolve, in that Jollibee seems to have been performing well and their international expansion strategies seem to be on track to grow the business further. This I feel is the crux of the whole case study. To this end, the Jollibee case study needs to be addressed from only ONE perspective - SUSTAINABILITY in the light of increasing competition and changing market demographics. Areas of focus in the case It is imperative that when we approach this case, we MUST adopt a strategic perspective and NOT be concerned about the operational issues. Fortunately, the case seems to...
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...The Top Fat Loss Secrets for Flat Six-Pack Abs and a Lean Stomach an interview by Geovanni Derice with Mike Geary - Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer I had the pleasure of being interviewed recently by a fitness professional from NYC, Certified Personal Trainer, Geovanni Derice. The interview is below and I think you're going to like it... I reveal some of the hardest hitting strategies for getting rid of that stubborn stomach fat to uncover those flat six pack abs that everyone wants. "GD: Welcome Mike to our 4-ever-Toned Fitness Journal. For those who do not know you, please tell us a few things about yourself and how you can help our readers with their fitness and health. MG: Thanks for having me, Geo. Well, to go back a little, I have been heavily involved in fitness and sports for about 17 years now, ever since I was a teenager. Being involved in sports in high school got me interested in strength training and conditioning. At that point, once I started feeling more energetic, getting stronger, and looking better, I was instantly hooked for life. I'm 33 now and still addicted to the way living a healthy and fit lifestyle makes me feel energetic, confident, strong, and youthful on a daily basis. I decided earlier in my 20's that I wanted to make the commitment to help other people experience the excitement of being fit and getting in the best shape of their lives, especially since we've reached an epidemic of obesity, heart disease, diabetes, cancer...
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...occurs in spurts after the age of 6 months, and the birth length increases by 50% by the age of 12 months. * Head circumference – The circumference of infants’ heads increases approximately 1.5 cm (0.6 in) * per month for the first 6 months of life, and then approximately 0.5 cm (0.2 in) between 6 and 12 months of age. Maturation of Systems * The respiratory rate slows somewhat and is relatively stable * The heart slows and the rhythm is soften sinus dysrhythmia * Systolic pressure rises during first 2 months and diastolic pressure rises first 3 months * The liver is the most immature of all the GI throughout infancy * Thermoregulation becomes more efficient. * A shift in total body fluid occurs Nutrition * Feeding alternatives * Breastfeeding provides a complete diet for infants during the first 6 months. * Iron-fortified formula is an acceptable alternative to breast milk. Cow’s milk is not recommended. * It is recommended to begin vitamin D supplements within the first few days of life. * Iron supplements are recommended for infants who are being exclusively breastfed after the age of 4 months. * Alternative sources of fluids, such as juice or water, are not needed during the first 4 months of life * After the age of 6 months, 100% fruit juice should be limited to 4 to 6 oz. per day. * Solids are...
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