Fast-food chains are expanding

I am referring to the article"Fast-food chains are expanding" from the home section of The Straits Times.

Singapore is set for a fast-food explosion in the coming year. Fast-food restaurants from established names names such as Mcdonald's and Long John Silver's, to new players like Carl's jr. have expansion and hiring plans. Sandwich chain Subway, for instance, will open ten outlets this year, Pastamania will open one outlet next month and McDonald's is opening five more outlets this year. The success these restaurants are enjoying comes from their affordable well-loved meals, served up in pleasant settings. And the fact that they are doing well spells good news, in turn, for the job market- all 10 chains are recruiting crew members for their new outlets.

Given the current economic situation, in which many people will be looking for jobs, it is a good opportunity to hire more people, and fast-food restaurats are seizing this chance. The reason why fast-food restaurants are doing well is because of in this economic downturn, people are trading down from pricer restaurants to them. Some consumers feel that fast-food dining is a lifestyle choice and that they are a more economical option for family gatherings.

However, the boom in fast food has a downside: Nutrionists are warning that over-consumption can lead to obesity and related ailmentssuch as hypertension, heart disease and diabetes. Recommended fast- food consumption is once or twice a week. Nutritionists cautioned that high levels of cholesterol and salt in fast food cause problems such as high blood pressure, which cannot be rectified by merely excercising. A healthy lifestyle comprises both regular exercise and healthy eating habits.

In conclusion, I believe that there is no wrong in eating fast food but we have to eat in moderation.