In conclusion, I'm against warning labels because it doesn’t help people stop eating or drinking these things. Sugar is a killer. Warning labels are a waste of time. Sugar is everywhere. These reasons add up to why i have the right to be against warning labels. Warning labels do not help our society and the young ones.
Research shows that when such information is given, customers use it to limit the way they eat. This can consume an average loss of calories than they typically did before labeling. This trend poses increased risk, not just in terms of calories, but in terms of unhealthful ingredients such as fat and sodium. According to the passage, "the U.S. government agrees that restaurant meals should be labeled. It is part of the Affordable Care Act of 2010, which requires that standard menu items include information on nutrition 1". This poses that fast food places and restaurants should in fact label information, not only for ones own health but it is required.
In the Article “Your Favorite Drinks Can Wreck Your Body” by Russ Lloyd that said “Yes” to having labels on Sugary Drinks. People think that having sugar in your drinks is good because they know what they are drinking and what is going to happen to them if they drink too much of it. Then there are others that think that it is not ok having labels on the drinks. They say that they will ruin the drinks and they will ruin the company's money that they are getting from making the sugary drinks. I agree with putting “Sugar Labels” on the sodas that we drink. The reasons why people say that it is good to have the labels on it is if they drink too much of the drink them they can get sick, how much sugar is in the drink and if they do get rid of the sugar them the taste. In conclusion, sugary drinks should have a warning Label because people need to know what is about to go into there body and what might happen to them if they consume too much of the drinks.
In the article “Putting Warning Labels on Sugary Drink Would Save Lives, ” by Russ Lloyd, it talks about how if we put caution labels on soda it will prevent many people from drink as much sugar as they do. In the text it shows how if we put caution labels on soda then it will prevent many terrible things. First off, people can get many health problems from it. The article states, “Eating too much of it can lead to obesity and put you at risk for heart disease, diabetes and so many other health problems” (Lloyd 18). This shows, how putting labels on soda can prevent many terrible things because, people can get many health issues with people’s body. Also, sugar is addictive to most everyone. The author explains, “In fact, brain scans reveal
Gluten free is also a big warning and so isn’t Sugar free labeling for diabetics (Food Act). With this front labeling for things like gluten free and sugar free is good because it helps the people that it affects but, what about the people that are allergic to tree nuts. There is no front labeling for that, that information is in fine print on the back
In Zinczenco’s view “I'd say the industry is vulnerable. Fast-food companies are marketing to children a product with proven health hazards and no warning labels. They would do well to protect themselves, and their customers, by providing the nutrition information people need to make informed choices about their products” (Zinczenco, 2002.) In making this comment, Zinczenco urges fast food
Consumers could spend as much as $10 more per product if proposed label changes go through. The FDA is proposing new food labels by changing its look, and what information is places on the label. Improving food labels would not improve the public’s health because it is (1)costly, (2)will take lots of time and, (3)it is unnecessary. I believe that the new labels won’t help public health because people are not educated enough to know how to read them. More money should be spent on educating people on the labels rather than changing them. If the new labels are made the people who knew how to read them before will now have to learn how to read the new labels. With the new labels means more money spent on things that is unneeded.
Approximately eighty percent of food eaten in the United States contains GMOs, but not many people know what they are actually consuming from their food sources (Prah). Genetically modified organism, also known as genetically modified organisms engineered in a lab by scientists that alter the genes of plants and animals. By fixating DNA from other organisms into America’s food sources, they create substances that are detrimental to the health of human beings. In addition to this, these genetically modified organisms are completely foreign to the plants and animals they undergo; their genes can become damaged from inserting the genes of the organisms. This unnatural process can interfere with a metabolic pathway in the plant or animal. In addition, studies have shown that on average forty-four percent of people had the “Round-up Ready” herbicide, glyphosate, which is used on genetically modified crops, found in their bodies (Stonebrook). Both, the genetically modified organisms and the chemicals used on them, cause several problems to occur in humans and other organisms which consume GMOs. These include tumors, damaged immune systems, allergies, and infertility; this is dangerous to the health of humans and to their regular body processes. Americans have the right to know what is going into their bodies and how these man-made GMOs are affecting them. By the government
I would like to start off by thanking you all for accepting me with such warmth tonight at this very special Stanford University STEM faculty conference. The opportunity I have been given to present my research on the underrepresentation of minorities in STEM, a subject I have grown to love during my years of delving into the vast expanse of the topic, means so much to me. I am not here to argue for any one of the particular viewpoints I have studied, but rather, I am simply here to share the most important information I have gathered. All I ask that you do is listen closely, refraining from blocking out information because you do not agree with it. Only in doing so will we be able to bring to light the different perspectives that have contributed
The purpose of the nutritional labels is to inform individuals how many calories they are about to intake or how much fat does that one particular item acquire. Understanding what is incorporated in the foods that are being ingested can help people make wiser decisions on what is more healthier to maintain a proper diet. A healthy diet is very compelling in an individual's lifetime and reading nutritional labels is taking them in a satisfying path that can improve their overall diet. This solution has be around, but yet just being ignored because individuals will consume what they think is delicious and not consider how many calories are contained. The importance of having educational classes mandatory to all Americans about the deadly epidemic will not only reduce the obesity rate, but also bring the American society to its
Marijuana is the most widely used illegal drug in the United States, while some states have passed legislation to allow non-medical and medical marijuana use, the question of whether or not warning labels are beneficial is a good one. There are several studies on marijuana that include: passive exposure(second-hand smoke), potency(which can vary widely), motor vehicle safety, health, healing properties and its commercialization which are all very good reasons for a warning label. Warning labels would allow the consumer to make an informed decision as well as educate about any side effects the consumer may or may not be aware of. Depending on who or what company is conducting the study of marijuana determines the outcome which is another reason
If someone would tell you otherwise, then it would be like cigarette companies telling their customers that cigarettes were actually healthy for you (Healio). Instead of simply banning fast food and companies who sell unhealthy foods, the government should do what they did with cigarettes and simply regulate the companies. One thing the United States government did that was so successful with the tobacco companies was tax the product to make them more difficult to purchase (Tobacco Free Kids). According to tobacco free kids.org, “Every 10 percent increase in cigarette prices reduces youth smoking by about seven percent and total cigarette consumption by about four percent”(tobacco free kids). If the government increased taxes on companies that sell unhealthy foods, it would certainly help lower the overall obesity rate (Bittman New York Times). Also this would help companies that sell healthier foods better compete with the large fast food corporations (Bittman New York Times). Although food labels are required to be on unhealthy foods nowadays, the labels still do not have the attention grabber that cigarette signs have on them. For example most cigarette warning signs will have a message that says something like “CAUTION: CIGARRETTE SMOKING MAY BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH” (RJ Reynolds Tobacco). If there were to be a warning sign on unhealthy foods like this then it would certainly make more people concerned about what food they’re eating then just a food label, which is on all of the foods. If a person who sees a sign that indicates how badly unhealthy foods can be and they still eat it, then they are making a choice that Americans have the right to
America’s health has taken a disastrous toll in the recent decades, with the rapidly increased popularity of processed convenience foods laden in fat and sugar, along with the correlating rise of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. As of 2010, nearly 70% of adults in America aged 20 or higher are overweight or obese (Ogden et all). Both obesity and diabetes are preventable diseases that result directly from overindulgence and poor nutrition. Contemporary marketing practices, which entail displaying misleading buzzwords on front-of-package food labels, negatively affect consumers’ abilities to make healthy choices. To help reverse this epidemic, it is essential that Americans begin reading labels and educating themselves about the foods they consume.
I have seen many new laws form in Michigan over the last 63 years I have lived here. Some were good and some were not so good, but hearing the possibility that H.R.1599 may not pass is very disturbing to me. The Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015 is a fair and common sense way to address the issue of necessary food labeling, which is why it has my full support. Assigning one body to govern food labeling, nationally, is smart and efficient. I cannot think of a more qualified organization to be in charge of this than the Food and Drug Administration. Having the FDA in charge makes much more sense than allowing the states to run rampant with regulations because the FDA already checks our food's safety. The FDA has scientists and specialists who are extremely knowledgeable in the area of food safety and verifying ingredients. Not supporting H.R. 1599 will lead to unqualified individuals controlling the guidelines; this is very irresponsible. So I ask that you do everything in your power to support this bill and rally support from your colleagues.
Do we really need to be notified that sodas can kill you if you drink too much? Additionally, people have to be foolish in order not to know that soda can lead to illnesses, people should not have to put labels on the drink. As you may know, sugary drink have the tendency to rot your teeth, and occasionally, lead to damage or pain throughout your body. Sodas are the biggest source of added sugar in the diets of young Americans. Before sugary drinks slowly take the youth America down from inside and out, companies have come up with a possible solution to fixing this problem. According to “Your Favorite Drinks can Wreck your Body,” by Evan Cook,“Soda Warning Labels: Rated F for Futility”By: Martina M. Cartwright, and, “Soda is not the #1 Cause of Obesity,” by Cameron English, companies all over America are
The memo will be about the new rules for Food Labeling: Revision of the Nutrition and Supplements Fact Labels. This new rule was a proposal, which was done according to the Food and Drug Administration. I will have the memo broken into a few main points. The main points will go over the main idea of the piece and go into the detail about each one. The first main idea of the memo will be about going into detail in the decision of the Food and Drug Administration to see why they are making the changes to the rule. Next, I will go into how there are quite a few organizations which are very affected because of the new rule change. Lastly, I will go into detail about all the new things, the people, and organizations affected by these changes in the rule.