Fast Food Nation has brought much knowledge about food and the fast food industry to my view. It has not however changed my point of view on the food itself. In my opinion if the taste is appealing then I will be inclined to eat it. On the topic of fast food, I will think twice before consuming any of this food. This food is not what many people believe it to be. It is only half of what the companies advertise it to be. They deceive the public with images of wholesome burgers and healthy chicken: these foods are in fact processed beyond recognition and then flavored artificially with chemicals that many would not want in their food. I do not eat very much fast food but I will be inclined to avoid it simply because of the treatment of the workers in these restaurants. Personally my view of processed food has changed very little after reading this book, store bought beef or poultry is still just as appealing as before learning of its treatment. Again my point of view is the same, taste prevails over mental appeal. My thoughts on the effects of the meat packing giants and the huge fast food companies are quite simple. Though I do not agree with their methods of production, slaughter, and employee treatment, however if you have the ability and ambition to achieve what these corporations have achieved then they have the right to exploit their resources.