American is known as one of the most obese countries in the world. The media has depicted a stigma that were lazy and unknowing to the health problem we face from obesity. Many Americans in today society face obesity due to horrible eating habits, and lack of energy. Fast food industries are attacked frequently for the items they chose to broadcast or display on their menu. The whole idea that fast food industries are the ones to blame for the obesity rate is preposterous. Americans have to take responsibility for their behavior when it comes to consuming nourishment. A sense of responsibility has to be placed upon the person who is consuming these food products. I believe fast food industries shouldn’t be held accountable for the obesity
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Many critics have opposed the idea saying that it’s influencing the young generation to become obese. Television programs and other outlets of advertising has been discredited because of their food products. An example of the criticism would be the McDonalds franchise. “Among the numerous fast food industries, McDonalds has been the subject of much controversy from nutrition advocates, many of whom are troubled by the company’s shameless marketing to children” (Simon).Restaurants should have the privilege to promote their business without the scrutiny of others. Young Americans and especially newer generations are not able to provide themselves financially with the money to obtain these products. Adults are the ones providing the adolescents with the items they see or hear on television and other advertisements. Fast food places cannot be blamed for children receiving what they inquired from their …show more content…
The government saw this as a big issue in the food industry and decided to do something about the problem. “In April of 2008 a so called “labeling bill “was passed in New York. The bill stated any business with 15 or more restaurant chains had to post nutritional facts to be operating in New York” (Beato). Food labeling is used as a way to let the consumer know what the food includes; however it’s up to the consumer to read the facts given. Studies have shown Americans do read the nutrition labels on the foods they consume. Fast food restaurants are require to display nutrition facts to the customer. Someone who reads the nutrition facts knows what the food contains and how many calories. How someone can read the label of food and still wonder why there not losing weight is
Many critics have opposed the idea saying that it’s influencing the young generation to become obese. Television programs and other outlets of advertising has been discredited because of their food products. An example of the criticism would be the McDonalds franchise. “Among the numerous fast food industries, McDonalds has been the subject of much controversy from nutrition advocates, many of whom are troubled by the company’s shameless marketing to children” (Simon).Restaurants should have the privilege to promote their business without the scrutiny of others. Young Americans and especially newer generations are not able to provide themselves financially with the money to obtain these products. Adults are the ones providing the adolescents with the items they see or hear on television and other advertisements. Fast food places cannot be blamed for children receiving what they inquired from their …show more content…
The government saw this as a big issue in the food industry and decided to do something about the problem. “In April of 2008 a so called “labeling bill “was passed in New York. The bill stated any business with 15 or more restaurant chains had to post nutritional facts to be operating in New York” (Beato). Food labeling is used as a way to let the consumer know what the food includes; however it’s up to the consumer to read the facts given. Studies have shown Americans do read the nutrition labels on the foods they consume. Fast food restaurants are require to display nutrition facts to the customer. Someone who reads the nutrition facts knows what the food contains and how many calories. How someone can read the label of food and still wonder why there not losing weight is