As the scourge of obesity continues to grip America and while many seek access to modern weight loss drugs, the fast food industry appears to be undermining efforts to address the problem. TV ads depict giant, multilayered sandwiches, usually served with an equal amount of calories in the form of French fries, onion rings or other side courses. Similar ads entice customers to fried chicken outlets, all-you-can-eat-buffets and "fast casual restaurants."
Unfortunately, fast food is utilized most heavily by low income citizens, the same group that is most prone to obesity and a sedentary lifestyle.
While there is little chance that such advertising will be outlawed someday, one would hope that the fast food industry might shift their emphasis toward more appropriate portions of reasonably healthy food. But the fact that they are currently proclaiming "More calories per dollar!" seems to suggest that such a change is not likely to occur.
