Obesity is One of the prominent social issues these days which is influencing on a larger proportion of the population is not only in New Zealand but also at global level. Obesity is growing problem in New Zealand. Obesity is getting too much attention in media and creating public awareness about the problem. In New Zealand, one in three children are obese or overweight, and parents are unable to see their children because their peer group is also obese. The study also shows that 40% Maori children are overweight because of unhealthy eating.
I noticed many people in my neighborhood and family who are overweight. I believe this is very common issues these days because of easy availability of cooked food in eateries and fast food outlets such …show more content…
A Blenheim nutritionist said that a solitary head of cauliflower now costs $5.99 in Blenheim, despite the fact that it can be as much as $10 in the main stores. A McDonald 's Happy Meal costs $5.60 that informs that organic vegetables are too expensive to afford to buy so the best option to buy fast food such as fish and chips. (Powell,2016).
I got to know that excessive weight is more common amongst poor people. What 's more, nothing unexpected that fatty foods, drinking, and the utilization of different substances are all on the rise. I trust that these are in extensive part responses to expanding poverty and anxiety. An interesting part is that the eating issues are structural because these days the fast food is more affordable for poorer than healthy food such as vegetables and salads. This type of food is increasing serious health problems such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and inadequate dental structures because these foods are high in sugar, acids, refined and processed which is not good for …show more content…
They are directing the genetically modified organics food to be sold to eat consumers to make profits. Since the NZ food safety controls what nourishments are sheltered to be sold and consumed, how do buyers know for sure that this nutrition protected? For this situation, the first class (government) is controlling the "weak," the customers. The least expensive nourishments are usually the minimum price. For a single parent where income is tight, purchasing solid, nutrition is not a reasonable choice. ("introtosoc - Obesity in America",
I noticed many people in my neighborhood and family who are overweight. I believe this is very common issues these days because of easy availability of cooked food in eateries and fast food outlets such …show more content…
A Blenheim nutritionist said that a solitary head of cauliflower now costs $5.99 in Blenheim, despite the fact that it can be as much as $10 in the main stores. A McDonald 's Happy Meal costs $5.60 that informs that organic vegetables are too expensive to afford to buy so the best option to buy fast food such as fish and chips. (Powell,2016).
I got to know that excessive weight is more common amongst poor people. What 's more, nothing unexpected that fatty foods, drinking, and the utilization of different substances are all on the rise. I trust that these are in extensive part responses to expanding poverty and anxiety. An interesting part is that the eating issues are structural because these days the fast food is more affordable for poorer than healthy food such as vegetables and salads. This type of food is increasing serious health problems such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and inadequate dental structures because these foods are high in sugar, acids, refined and processed which is not good for …show more content…
They are directing the genetically modified organics food to be sold to eat consumers to make profits. Since the NZ food safety controls what nourishments are sheltered to be sold and consumed, how do buyers know for sure that this nutrition protected? For this situation, the first class (government) is controlling the "weak," the customers. The least expensive nourishments are usually the minimum price. For a single parent where income is tight, purchasing solid, nutrition is not a reasonable choice. ("introtosoc - Obesity in America",