Body Quote by Eric Schlosser
“When you go into a fast food restaurant, you may just think about how good your meal tastes while you're eating it. But you're not thinking about all the consequences that come from that one purchase - the consequences for your body, the consequences for supporting this company and how it's treating it workers, all the way back to the farm where the potatoes were grown, or the ranch where the cattle were raised.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser, 2001
Fast food choices have hidden health, ethical, and environmental impacts that are rarely considered at the moment of purchase.
In simple terms: Food choices affect health, workers, and the planet.
Key Takeaway
Consider the full impact before buying.
Themes
health
ethics
environment
consumerism
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
cautionary
educational
When to use this quote
- grocery shopping
- restaurant dining
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
supply chain
externalities
labor rights
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden costs do you overlook when you eat fast food?
- How could you make more informed food choices?
A Different Perspective
Convenient meals can mask long‑term costs.
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