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In most countries, fast food is becoming cheaper and more available Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

There is no denying the fact that although fast food has proven a real boon to many people due to its affordability and availability, having fast food regularly can wreak havoc on people's health. While I concede that consuming fast food to excess can cause health serious problems, I would contend that to a large extent the benefits of fast food surpass its drawbacks.

The foremost merit is that fast food offers considerable relief to those with a hectic schedule. Preparing healthy meals has become increasingly difficult in this fast-paced world, especially for working mothers, who have to juggle family and work commitments. Meanwhile, most fast food is prepared beforehand and can be almost immediately served to customers. Therefore, buying fast food saves people the time and efforts that could be better spent on other responsibilities, and fill them with the much-needed energy to work and concentrate.

Furthermore, fast food is an actual lifesaver for penniless people. To homeless people in a constant struggle for cash, who are most likely to lack the kitchen facilities to cook, fast food is a cost-effective solution to their hunger. Even though fast food is not the best in terms of nutrition, it is better than nothing, since it feeds people and satisfies their cravings.

I do, however, greatly support the idea that eating fast food to excess will have a devastating effect on people’s health. People should only turn to fast food in certain circumstances, as an over-reliance on it can lead to health issues such as diabetes, cancers, and heart disease. Nevertheless, I do not agree that the problem lies in fast food itself, but rather the fact that some people fail to limit their intake. As long as consumers are fully aware of the potential dangers of an unbalanced diet and form good eating habits, fast food should not impede one's ability to remain healthy and well.

All in all, I firmly believe that though there are a few issues attached with eating fast food, my reasons justify that these can be avoided if people keep their mind on managing their diet and that the convenience that fast food offers to specific groups of people is significant.