Over the years, fast food has grown from a local burger to a multi-billion dollar industry. The fast food industry has revolutionized the way many Americans eat today. Due to the extreme and rapid growth of the fast food industry, many companies continue to neglect the quality and safety standards of the food served. McDonald's, a major food company, has demonstrated a tremendous lack of business ethics at every stage of meal preparation and general business management. The use of inhumane slaughtering techniques, self-regulation and advertising aimed at children are examples of what McDonald's is doing today. These poor business methods demonstrated by McDonald's have affected many customers and employees. McDonald's must be transparent about the ingredients it puts in its food for reasons of health, ethics and good faith. As McDonald's profit margin increases, so does the fitness of its customers. In Morgan Spurlock's documentary Super Size Me, he discusses the growing problem of Americans struggling with obesity. In the film, Spurlock attempts to prove that fast food companies are largely responsible for the fight against obesity. Spurlock focuses on McDonald's for the demonstration because of the company's global attention and financial success. Spurlock consumed McDonald's every day, three times a day, for thirty days. By the end of the thirty day period, Spurlock had gained twenty-five pounds, his cholesterol level had increased sixty points, and doctors point out that his liver had essentially turned to fat (Super Size Me). This documentary allows the average American to get more information to become more aware of the harmful effects of McDonald's foods on the human body over time.The...... middle of paper...... more and more restaurants and energetic efforts to market their products. This growth of McDonald's and other fast food companies appears to be linked to worsening health problems in the United States. McDonald's was established about sixty years ago and has changed dramatically. The fast food industries' lack of concern when it comes to food quality and ethically flawed business practices cannot be ignored. As the demand for fast food is constantly increasing, solutions must be developed accordingly to meet these demands without practicing morally reprehensible business ethics. The time has come for McDonalds to wake up to the consequences of selling unhealthy food and engaging in morally reprehensible business practices. Spending more time focusing on the health and well-being of the consumer, rather than just focusing on profit margins, is the kind of change the fast food industry needs..