Obesity has reached epidemic levels in this country. The government must do something. The situation now is the life or death. Then why there has not been an intervention? Why this is being a problem when the government has the knowledge and information about the dangers of obesity? Who is responsible for bringing this change? Many people believe the government has a responsibility to prevent people to buy and eat unhealthy foods. Others believe that there is no reason for the government to monitor the actions of people.
To all, the serious health problems that the society has, is necessary to find a solution. Regardless of the private interests that will be affected if it is for the common good. Whether drugs, sugary sodas or junk food. It …show more content…
But the big problems with people who eat junk food is that these people cannot control how much they eat this food, for example if you ask yourself how many calories you get when you eat versus how many calories you burn after you eat. The people who have bad eating habits are often idle people who choose for the easier and faster, so it is best to create strict Laws to High Taxes on Junk Food to stop and accustom people to cook healthy food and processed at home to prevent major diseases. Taxing junk food may help to improve health, reduce obesity and prevent major diseases. Should be put on the table the idea of raising taxes on junk food, in order to encourage healthier eating in people and to decrease the alarming obesity rates in our country and the consequent costs that this and other diseases resulting from poor nutrition pose to public health. As indicated in the article “Junk Food Tax Could Improve Health” in A.B.C news by Kristina Fiore “Policies aimed at altering the price of soda or ... pizza may be effective mechanisms to steer U.S. adults toward a more healthful diet and help reduce long-term …show more content…
There is an epidemic of overweight and obesity that is spreading in our country. In the U.S. 1 in 3 children suffer from this problem. The consumer is bombarded with 35 spots a day and a month, 68 hours are about advertising of unhealthy food. Therefore, it is a public health problem that must be addressed by the state. Therefore, if consumers suffer from obesity at younger ages, imply a higher health systems cost of our country: hospitals, doctors, sale of medicines, etc. Rather than cure, the Government should prevent to have a sick society. Within this logic, the law framing and regulating the issue of the sale of industrialized food high in salt, sugar, saturated fats and trans fats, make perfect sense, and must have the support of all. It should also be promoted physical education and nutrition education for the child from an early age, to know the consequences of their eating habits. Should take examples like Disney, which recently banned the advertising of junk
To all, the serious health problems that the society has, is necessary to find a solution. Regardless of the private interests that will be affected if it is for the common good. Whether drugs, sugary sodas or junk food. It …show more content…
But the big problems with people who eat junk food is that these people cannot control how much they eat this food, for example if you ask yourself how many calories you get when you eat versus how many calories you burn after you eat. The people who have bad eating habits are often idle people who choose for the easier and faster, so it is best to create strict Laws to High Taxes on Junk Food to stop and accustom people to cook healthy food and processed at home to prevent major diseases. Taxing junk food may help to improve health, reduce obesity and prevent major diseases. Should be put on the table the idea of raising taxes on junk food, in order to encourage healthier eating in people and to decrease the alarming obesity rates in our country and the consequent costs that this and other diseases resulting from poor nutrition pose to public health. As indicated in the article “Junk Food Tax Could Improve Health” in A.B.C news by Kristina Fiore “Policies aimed at altering the price of soda or ... pizza may be effective mechanisms to steer U.S. adults toward a more healthful diet and help reduce long-term …show more content…
There is an epidemic of overweight and obesity that is spreading in our country. In the U.S. 1 in 3 children suffer from this problem. The consumer is bombarded with 35 spots a day and a month, 68 hours are about advertising of unhealthy food. Therefore, it is a public health problem that must be addressed by the state. Therefore, if consumers suffer from obesity at younger ages, imply a higher health systems cost of our country: hospitals, doctors, sale of medicines, etc. Rather than cure, the Government should prevent to have a sick society. Within this logic, the law framing and regulating the issue of the sale of industrialized food high in salt, sugar, saturated fats and trans fats, make perfect sense, and must have the support of all. It should also be promoted physical education and nutrition education for the child from an early age, to know the consequences of their eating habits. Should take examples like Disney, which recently banned the advertising of junk