The Relationship between Obesity and Fast Food: The Statistics on obesity in children and adolescents have gone overboard in the world. Four percent of children, aged between six and eleven years, and five percent of adolescents, aged between twelve and nineteen years, are considered overweight. This healthcare nightmare might follow this delicate population into its adulthood if drastic measures aren't taken, giving the US a serious health headache. Although fast foods aren’t the only cause of obesity, they are a major contributor. In fact, an individual’s weight is directly correlated with how frequently he visits a fast food restaurant (Davis & Carpenter, 2009). Additionally, only a few Americans have adjusted their feeding habits. Nutritional experts prescribe healthy alternatives, but most people opt for unhealthy provisions. The content of this literature analysis will be critical in aligning fast food restaurants with the need to maintain a healthy and obesit...