| We all know fast food is bad for us. Even worse, | | | | 7. There are more than 300,000 fast food restaurants |
| temptation seems to be around every corner. Just in | | | | in the U.S. alone. |
| case you needed a few more reasons to stay away, | | | | 8. The average American consumes 63 pounds of |
| here are ten random disturbing fast food facts: | | | | high-fructose corn syrup in a year. |
| 1. Over 90% of American children eat at McDonald's at | | | | 9. The junk food industry targets young children on |
| least once a month. | | | | purpose - as young as two - to create brand loyalty. |
| 2. The creamy middle of a Twinkie is not cream at all | | | | 10. Fast food companies make more profits on their |
| but mostly Crisco, which is vegetable shortening. | | | | soft drinks than on their food products. |
| 3. Obiesity is only second to smoking as the #1 cause | | | | Just in case you weren't sure of all the reasons why |
| of death in America. | | | | you need to be staying away from fast food, these |
| 4. Research shows that watching commercials for | | | | ten reasons are even more evidence why you should |
| junk food makes children want to eat more of it. | | | | be steering clear. If you're trying to lose fat, a single |
| 5. The average adult in the US drinks 500 cans a year | | | | trip to a fast food joint can literally stop your prgress in |
| of soda. This amounts to more than 70,000 calories. | | | | its tracks. Stay away from fast food for your health |
| 6. Each of those cans of soda contains 10 teaspoons | | | | and for your fat loss goals! |
| of sugar. | | | | |