There are many ways in which people can improve their eating habits but they aren't being put out there. In the article, "Bad Food? Tax It, and Subsidize Vegetables" by Mark Bittman, he suggests that there should be higher taxes on unhealthy foods in the market. He believes that this strategy would force people into buying healthier foods for a cheaper price. This can also be seen as a problem in schools where kids can buy unhealthy foods from vending machines or even getting it from the cafeteria. 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 very bad for their health. Bittman and Waters both show that the only way Americans are going to improve their health is by going against the food industry and revolting against how they run things. The food industry is only looking at making a profit, and they are succeeding
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: http://mmoc.med.umich.edu/
I agree about how schools are serving the students high-fat, and low-grade meats.
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