Many teenagers recently eat meals in fast food restaurants. Some young people even cannot imagine their typical day without it. There are many discussions about this type of meals, but the fact remains that a growing number of people become a clients of McDonald’s and other fast food chains. But what are the advantages and disadvantages of fast food? Firstly, fast food is cheaper than home cooking or eating in other types of restaurants, so you can save money. It is especially important for young people, who are short of money. Secondly, eating in a fast food restaurant does not take a lot of time, because you do not have to wait around to be served. As a result, people, who are time-poor, can save time. In addition, fast food restaurants are easy to find. For example, when you are in a foreign city, finding a McDonald is a piece of cake. However, fast food is often very unhealthy, because it is high in saturated fat and do not contain nutrients, so if you want to be fit as a fiddle, you should not eat fast foods. Another problem is that you may get addicted to this type of food. For instance, many people are accustomed to fast food to such an extent that they eat only it. Last but not least, fast food contributes to obesity. It was proved by the study published in one of the medical journal which found that people who went regularly to fast food restaurants weighed an average of 4.5kg more than those who went infrequently. All things considered, it seems that eating in fast food restaurant has as many benefits as drawbacks. In my opinion, fast food is harmless, when you eat it occasionally. Ultimately, however, it is a personal choice.