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  Is Fast Food the New Tobacco? Should the obesity issue be government regulated or remain personal responsibility?  McKayla Dudley     Contemporary Literacies Spring 2022       Dr. Michelle Rosen 2/19/2022 Obesity has become an increasing public health problem in the United States. As Americans, there is no shortage of restaurants where a person can get themselves a quick and inexpensive meal, even with the price rates going up, it doesn't stop people from buying what they want. Children has became greatly affected by this too, especially in public schools where they give processed food and sugary drinks. Media definitely plays a role in ingraining certain images into the minds of people, mainly when it comes to food. While fast foods are easy to access, people tend to undermine the consequences associated with it. So, yes, fast food is the new tobacco. Now, I do not think that the government should be held responsible, this has been in ongoing issue and I feel the government has

 McKayla Dudley LTED2051817 Contemporary Literacies 2022 2/6/22                                                         Pop Culture Part 3                                                  Is Pop Culture Good For You? Pop Culture is surrounded by everyone in this society. From watching TV, movies or magazines and social media. Pop culture has had a great impact on people, it's very trending because it has opened up different businesses and made people money. However, pop culture does have a negative side to it, it has expose people of all ages to violence, drugs and sex on social media. Its main issue is how modern Tv enlightens the audience and how the use of social media when it comes to political movements such as BLM or injustice all over the world. Of course, it's something that we can't censor so we have to accept it. Pop culture is another thing we have to learn in life, it can have young kids learn about what's happening in the world or have them come up with cre