The health of many consumers is a major concern in American society, but many people are not proposing methods on improving our eating habits. In the article, "Bad Food? Tax It, and Subsidize Vegetables" by Mark Bittman, he suggests that the food industry should be taxed even higher for marketing unhealthy foods. He believes that in doing so, it would push people into paying for cheaper, healthier foods. We can see this also being a problem in public places like school. Many students are persuaded into buying and eating unhealthy food, and it is often served in the cafeterias as well. In the article, "No Lunch Left Behind" by Alice Waters and Katrina Heron, they state that many school districts give their students "[...]high-fat, low-grade meats and cheeses and processed foods like chicken nuggets and pizza", which is critical to their health. Bittman and Waters both express that the only way Americans are going to improve their health is by taking a stand against the food industry because it is only looking forward to increase its profit.
My topic that I am researching is on the benefits and risks that come along with the consumption of genetically modified foods, and if they are necessary to feed the rest of the world. I researched some information here:
https://monsanto.com/innovations/biotech-gmos/
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