After a tough match, all a player wants is food, and preferably fast food. An athlete doesn't want to wait two hours after playing to get home to eat. Food gives people energy and restores lost nutrients to the athlete. Although athletes generally have a higher metabolism than most, too much fast food overtime can be harmful to anyone's body. It's not always possible to avoid fast food, so splitting meals can be helpful when fast food is the only option. This article will not only discuss the pros and cons of fast food, but also the pros and cons of a home cooked meal and might even change a person's mind. We all know that fast food can be quicker and easier than a home-cooked meal. but the consequences of overeating could potentially harm a person's life. The main reason people choose fast food over a home-cooked meal is because it is quick (Hitti). Many families in today's society cannot find the time to sit down and have a meal at home. Children's schedules become the priority of parents, who occupy countless hours per week. There are also more and more young adults who don't know how to cook, which impacts how often they eat out. Another reason families eat out is because it's easy. A family can hop in a vehicle and drive to the nearest Burger King in about thirty minutes, instead of waiting an hour or more for a home-cooked meal. While it's easier to go out than to cook, fast food prices are rising like everything else in this economy. Even though prices keep rising, fast food meals are usually enough to fill a person. Fast food is sustainable food, which can make a person wonder what's actually in it. “Foodborne illnesses caused by bacteria... middle of paper ...... and food, as these will have a negative effect on your health” (Pritchard). The negatives are more visible for a fast food meal and the positives are more visible for a home cooked meal. Children benefit more from home-cooked meals and receive the nutrition needed for a healthy life. Works Cited Roizman, Tracey. “The benefits of a home-cooked meal.” healthyeating.sfgate.com. Hearst Communications Inc, 2014. Web. January 14, 2014. Pritchard, Joseph. “Homemade Meals Vs. Fast food meal. livestrong.com. Demand Media, Inc., 2014. Web. January 14, 2014. Nelson, Jennifer K. and Katherine Zeratsky. “Nutrition and healthy eating”. mayoclinic.org. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 1998-2014. Internet. January 14, 2014. Hitti, Miranda. “The Top 11 Reasons for the Popularity of Fast Food.” webmd.com. WebMD, LLC, 2005-2014. Internet. January 14. 2014.