Fast Foods or Fat Foods

McDonald’s addresses consumer concerns

Almost every man, woman and child across the globe can recognize the double golden arches of the McDonald’s symbol. McDonald’s is one of the most famous fast food chains—the food is easy to access, quick and cheap. But in recent years, people have begun to question the health repercussions of the food they eat without batting an eyelash.

Documentaries such as Super Size Me, an experiment where a man ate only McDonald’s food for 30 days and documented his descent into poor physical and psychological health, lead Americans to think about what they are putting into their bodies. In addition, a picture of the mechanically separated meat (also known as pink slime) that is used as meat filler was released a few months ago, and it shocked millions. In response to these questions regarding the origins and nutrition of McDonald’s food, the Canadian branch of McDonald’s launched a program called “Our Food. Your Questions.” In this campaign to win back the public, people can submit questions via the official “Our Food. Your Questions.” website about McDonald’s food, and every single one of the questions is answered.

On the website http://yourquestions.mcdonalds.ca/#/, every inquisition is shown and responded to with either a video or a personalized written answer. Popular questions include topics about origins of the meat used in burgers and nuggets, the validity of the picture of pink slime, and “why the food is so delicious.” If you have a question about McDonald’s, you can submit it to the website and have your question personally answered.