HW #3

The McDonalds fast food restaurant and the Green Market have similarities and differences.  They both gather many customers; however, they gather different customers. We observed that McDonalds gathers primarily younger customers while the Green market has an older crowd. This relates to what we discussed in class earlier today, about how younger people are more able to eat less healthy and not be affected while adults have to care about their health more. Adults typically pay more attention and are affected more by the foods that they eat, so they are more careful to eat better foods. Kids and teenagers are able to be less affected by the foods so they can eat less healthy and get away with it.

            There were also more people at the Green Market. This may be a result a few things. One would be the health factor. Being that the food is healthier, more people, adults, would want to eat there. It was also observed that the food was somewhat more expensive there than at McDonalds. This also relates to the age group because usually adults have more money available than kids, so it is easier for them to afford the food at the Green Market.

            I generally eat fast foods like McDonalds rather than healthier foods like at the Green Market. In fact, I cannot remember ever eating there. Not only do I not eat there, but my friends do not either. It is likely because of the age factor, being that during lunch when my friends and I go to lunch we usually eat fast food. Not only that, but there are almost always other groups of kids there. Based on the observations made yesterday and the conclusions that I have made, it is very likely that there are not many teenagers or kids at the Green Market, at least not as many as there are at McDonalds.