Obesity is a widely discussed issue, and yet one of its principal causes - fast food consumption - shows no sign of going away. This program explores the popularity of convenience meals and the growing health and social concerns associated with them. Viewers learn about direct links between high-fat, high-sugar, highly processed foods and severe physiological problems as well as socioeconomic challenges. In addition, the video investigates a number of lifestyle factors that influence diet, including long work days or study sessions, high-tech entertainment and communication, and an overall rise in the pace of living.

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