Food Industry In The United States

The United States is ran by the vast food companies that only care about making a profit and keeping people addicted to their food over people's wellbeing. The food companies refuse to believe that their food hurts the people who consume it and then in turn blame it on the lack of conviction for exercise and dieting. The food companies also help drive the government into what food should be subsidized consequently deciding what available to most people in the US. This type of behind the scene manipulation between the government and big food companies is a major reason why American health is suffering more than ever before.
The United State’s food industry only cares about making profits and keeping people addicted to their food. Everyone should know that sugar is an addictive substance and contributes to obesity, but the fact is the nation's food industry refuses to believe that their food contributes to obesity and continues to blame it on peoples genetics and lifestyle habits (Fed Up). Dr. David Krausher says sugar is “8 times more addictive than cocaine.” and “it is the leading cause of major metabolic diseases.”(Krausher, Karp). This shows that the food industry does hold responsibility towards how it affects people, but shows how it cares that people keep …show more content…
When companies decided to make this “healthy” option for consumers they put in an alternative that was just as bad and then was signed off by the government knowing the negatives it would have. Even when companies get a pass from the government as “low-fat” and “healthy” they are still being loaded full of sugar that is bad for Americans. It is apparent that companies and the government work hand in hand to cash in on the market of