My Second Strongest Argument

My second strongest argument is that family meal time should not be replaced by fast food or meals in front of the television. Many children and teens consume inflated portion sizes of high calorie and fatty foods while exercising less. Some parents follow daily routines they may not want to change. While working long hours, they are not able to prepare home cooked meals. They rely on easier and more convenient dinners that only require going to the drive thru or ordering out. Rather than having to set and clear the table, parents allow their children to eat in front of the television. This causes children to take in extra calories and greasy foods that they do not burn off because they are watching television, playing video games, or are on the computer. Watching large amounts television also exposes children to marketing. Many food companies such as Kraft run food commercials on many network such as Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network, where children will see them over and over. This makes children want the unhealthy calorie packed food even more.