Many people across the country continually argue over the government’s regulation of certain aspects of society. Now, a new issue has risen, leading people to question whether or not the government should be able to regulate what people can consume. Many people believe that the government should not be allowed to ban various foods and drinks because it limits the freedom of American citizens. However, those who manage the health of the public take into consideration the well-being of the U.S population as a whole. The government should be able to fairly regulate what people eat and drink because not only will it be in the best interest of the people, but the other factors that are affected by the many health risks resulting from the consumption of potentially “dangerous” foods will decrease.
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Due to the many health issues resulting from the consumption of certain foods, certain state governments have decided to take action. In New York, sugary drinks over sixteen ounces have recently been banned from being sold at supermarkets, fast-food chains, delis, restaurants, etc. The American Beverage Association support the Board of Health regarding their decision because “soda is being targeted as a culprit in the obesity epidemic over other factors” (Source 1, paragraph 8). Obesity is known as being grossly fat or overweight, and with obesity rates climbing to more than fifty percent, just among adults, the amount of health issues occurring among middle-aged men and women are increasing. In order to eliminate a significant factor in the growing obesity of adults and children, the general population must be limited on what they can consume, starting with one of the largest contributors, soda. Additionally, sugars and trans fats are leading to clogged arteries, and as Dr. Steven Safyer, President and
Due to the many health issues resulting from the consumption of certain foods, certain state governments have decided to take action. In New York, sugary drinks over sixteen ounces have recently been banned from being sold at supermarkets, fast-food chains, delis, restaurants, etc. The American Beverage Association support the Board of Health regarding their decision because “soda is being targeted as a culprit in the obesity epidemic over other factors” (Source 1, paragraph 8). Obesity is known as being grossly fat or overweight, and with obesity rates climbing to more than fifty percent, just among adults, the amount of health issues occurring among middle-aged men and women are increasing. In order to eliminate a significant factor in the growing obesity of adults and children, the general population must be limited on what they can consume, starting with one of the largest contributors, soda. Additionally, sugars and trans fats are leading to clogged arteries, and as Dr. Steven Safyer, President and