Fast Food Resturants do More Harm Than Good

First of all I would like to congratulate my opponent for bringing up such a convincing argument. In my defence I will only say that just because something is hazardous for someone does not mean that it is hazardous for everyone else also. You see I won't deny the fact that such foods are the result of increasing obesity but that does not mean that there are no people in the world who do not consume these foods adequately (in proper quantity). Too much of anything is too bad be it anything. Well, let us take an example; reading is considered to be a good hobby, a friend of mine is so addicted to this hobby that she reads day and night due to which she has been neglecting her household chores.(I know you may consider this out of context but I have just used it as an example of how good things used/done in excess can be fatal).Moreover in a bad economy the quick-and-cheap temptation can often be hard to resist. As an informed customer,one can make healthier choices and still enjoy the price and convenience of fast food restaurants. As far as my opponents argument is concerned the above was my reply.Now let us move on to my arguments: 1)Fast food is delicious, it's filling, is really affordable, and readily available just any time of the day, being only a drive through phone call away. What more can you ask for when you are living life in the fast lane? 2)The following can be done to avoid fast food's perilous effects:- •Make careful menu selections – pay attention to the descriptions on the menu. Dishes labeled deep-fried, pan-fried, basted, batter-dipped, breaded, creamy, crispy, scalloped, Alfredo, au gratin or in cream sauce are usually high in calories, unhealthy fats or sodium. Order items with more vegetables and choose leaner meats. •Drink water with your meal. Soda is a huge source of hidden calories. One 32-oz Big Gulp with regular cola packs about 425 calories, so one Big Gulp can quickly gulp up a big portion of your daily calorie intake. Try adding a little lemon to your water or ordering unsweetened iced tea. •"Undress" your food. When choosing items, be aware of calorie- and fat-packed salad dressings, spreads, cheese, sour cream, etc. For example, ask for a grilled chicken sandwich without the mayonnaise. You can ask for a packet of ketchup or mustard and add it yourself, controlling how much you put on your sandwich. •Special order. Many menu items would be healthy if it weren't for the way they were prepared. Ask for your vegetables and main dishes to be served without the sauces. Ask for olive oil and vinegar for your salads or order the dressing "on the side" and spoon only a small amount on at a time. If your food is fried or cooked in oil or butter, ask to have it broiled or steamed. •Eat mindfully. Pay attention to what you eat and savor each bite. Chew your food more thoroughly and avoid eating on the run. Being mindful also means stopping before you are full. It takes time for our bodies to register that we have eaten. Mindful eating relaxes you, so you digest better, and makes you feel more satisfied. 3)Moreover fast food may not always cause obesity.I can only say that if my readers and opponents are too concerned about this factor then they canrefer to the following website and probably help make restaurants better (if that is what they think, although trust me; it is totally unnecessary) http://findarticles.com... This brings me to the end of my argument.Hoping for a good response from my opponent.All the best.