This is one day, like National Junk Food Day, with some rather negative connotations. Although, unlike the other celebration, that does not have to be the case.
Fast food is simply food that is served very quickly. It is usually associated with junk food from restaurant chains and take-aways, especially those such as McDonald's, but also from other shops, outlets and stands with or without seating, where food is rapidly prepared and served to a customer, with minutes if not seconds. Although the term "fast food" became popular in the United States in the 1950s, due to the construction of drive-in restaurants, the concept has been around longer. Centuries, in fact; back in Roman times cities had vendors specialising in serving food fast for those with no means or time to prepare their own.
The association with chains such as McDonald's has led to them being called fast food restaurants. Food from such places often tastes good, but is typically unhealthy, hence the negative connotations.
This does not have to be the case, though. The food just needs preparing and serving fast. Any food that is healthy, yet equally speedy to ready, would also be fast food. So, you can either celebrate this day by eating junk food, or alternatively find some quickly prepared food that is healthy.
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