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Label The Meals: A Case Study

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Every year, more than 100,000 people die due to health problems such as diabetes, strokes, and/or heart disease caused by leftover calories that have been transmuted into fat. If people were aware of the number of calories that were in their food, I’m sure they would reconsider their options. I strongly recommend placing labels on serving meals at restaurants. Once in a while, my family and I would drive out to eat at a fancy restaurant; specifically Westin. It provided us with time to bond, laugh, and enjoy each other’s company. Over time, it became a Saturday thing for us. During this period, I started gaining weight dramatically, which was undesirable. This was very unjustifiable for an individual. Due to this event, I started to cut back on breakfast and unhealthy snacks. When that didn’t work, I stopped going to family dinners. It was only then, my weight began to diminish. If only I knew what exactly was in my T-Bone then, I would have eaten something much healthier. Calorie labeling on …show more content…

Genetically engineered products can lead to many health issues. According to a passage by the name of “Label the Meals”, “Labeling meals in restaurants are one sure way of helping people take charge of their well being.” You wouldn’t eat something that would harm you, would you, unless you didn’t know it was going to harm you. If only the menu was labeled you wouldn’t have to worry about what goes inside you since you would be conscious. In contrast, staying fit is another way to stay healthy and to do that, you need to be aware of what you’re eating. According to the same passage, “One part of the healthy person equation is, of course, fitness, and that is clearly fine for the individual. However, eating nutritious food is another part of that same equation.” Not knowing what’s in your food can cause alterations to your

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