American life is busy and fast-paced. Americans want fast, reliable transportation, fast Internet, fast money, fast healing, fast weight loss, fast energy, and even fast service from the restaurants they eat at. When a busy person is looking for quick and easy food, fast food is usually the best option. The main food in a fast food restaurant is usually a hamburger and french fries. Fast food is popular in America because it is cheap and served very quickly. There is no problem with eating fast food every now and then, but if a person eats it almost every day, it can lead to serious health problems. Americans love to eat. However, it is important to understand that what goes into your mouth can affect the rest of your body. Fast food has brought about a change in American life. Hunting for food was once a full-time job for humans. Today such thoughts have become ancient. The food is delivered directly to your door. Additionally, easy access to fast food has greatly contributed to the obesity epidemic. Furthermore, marketing fast food through the media has become big business. History of Fast Food Eating out has always been a popular choice for Americans. Throughout history, hamburgers, for example, have always been America's favorite food. “In 1925, when New Yorkers were asked to name their favorite meal, the hamburger ranked nineteenth.” (Schlosser & Wilson 2007). As the American population grew, so did the different methods of transportation. The rise of car ownership in America has brought about changes in restaurant businesses. Families could travel long distances to enjoy quick, tasty meals. It was around the mid-20th century when fast-food... middle of paper... auto repair shops." . Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/398328075?accountid=35084Lukas, P. ( 2004).The White Castle, still proud, becomes a film set. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/432835679?accountid=35084Schlosser, E., & Wilson, C. (2007). this: everything you don't want to know about fast food. Retrieved from http://books.google.com/books?id=XdkZb4tiIZUC&source=gbs_navlinks_sSperber, Fast food mediaweek, Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview /213645495?accountid=35084Young, Lisa, LRY (2007: Responses from stable fast food companies)./4498959