Fast food
Fast Food
Fast food (/fɑːst fuːd/) is a type of mass-produced food designed for commercial resale and with a strong priority placed on "speed of service" versus other relevant factors involved in culinary science. Fast food was created as a commercial strategy to accommodate the larger numbers of busy commuters, travelers and wage workers who often did not have the time to sit down at a public house or diner and wait for their meal.
Etymology
The term "fast food" was recognized in a dictionary by Merriam–Webster in 1951. The term "fast" refers to the speed of service, while "food" refers to meals and snacks that can be prepared and served quickly.
Related Terms
- Junk food: A pejorative term for food containing high levels of calories from sugar or fat with little protein, vitamins or minerals.
- Convenience food: Foods that are usually ready to eat without further preparation.
- Street food: Ready-to-eat food or drink sold by a hawker, or vendor, in a street or other public place, such as at a market or fair.
- Take-out: A service by which a restaurant or store sells prepared meals or other items for customers to eat elsewhere.
- Drive-through: A type of service provided by a business that allows customers to purchase products without leaving their cars.
See Also
- List of fast food restaurant chains
- History of fast food
- Criticism of fast food
- Fast food advertising
- Fast food in the United States
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fast food
- Wikipedia's article - Fast food
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