In this topic I want to discuss fast food and how the government and make heathier choices affordable or at least give more in food stamps to cover the cost of food. Many politicians such as Toni Preckwinkle, Michael Bloomberg, Cory Booker, and James Clyburn have long advocated for healthier option but are going about it the wrong way. For example, not too long ago twenty eighteen to be exact is when cook county board president implemented a sugar tax and raised the prices of sugar snacks and drinks. She tried to dumb down and only tax sugary drink but that failed as well. Here is why it failed that was a tax on poor people who can’t find or get to healthier options there are literal food deserts across the country and Chicago and cook country are not special place that escapes that either. Taxing the poor and unhealthy was not good for her and part of the reason who lost the mayor of Chicago race to Lori Lightfoot. Instead of taxing people who may not have other options or can’t get to places like whole food or cannot afford to buy healthier items they need to make the healthy options affordable or add more money and expand food assistance.
According to author Cliff Despress, Fast food isn’t necessarily bad, but in many cases it’s highly processed and contains large amounts of carbohydrates, added sugar, unhealthy fats, and salt (sodium). … When fast food frequently replaces nutritious foods in your diet, it can lead to poor nutrition, poor health, and weight gain. These foods are often high in calories yet offer little or no nutritional value. When fast food frequently replaces nutritious foods in your diet, it can lead to poor nutrition, poor health, and weight gain. Tests in lab animals have even shown a negative effect in short duration diets. Being overweight is a risk factor for a variety of chronic health problems including heart disease, diabetes, and stroke.”
According to lets move, “Establish a Food Policy Council Increase enrollment in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Support the sale of local foods across the community by offering incentives and encouraging the establishment of farmers’ markets. Promote policies that support and protect community gardens. Pass food policies that require food and beverages purchased with government funds to meet certain nutrition standards. Require access to free and safe drinking water in public places. Ensure that residents can access healthy and affordable food through public transportation—by realigning bus routes, providing free shuttles, or other means.”
Yes fast food is unhealthy and causes health problems but taxing the poor and working class is not an option when combating the health problem of society making healthier food cheaper and assessable is the best option for fighting this.
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