Contemporary Literacies Spring 2022| Is Fast Food the New Tobacco?
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 h...