Argumentative Essay: The American Diet

"We have the best raw materials in the world, both quantitatively and qualitatively, but most of them are ruined in the process of preparing them for the table." stated H.L. Mencken in reference to America and our usage of food (Mitzewich). Food is a necessity for life and survival, however, with the structure of the American diet, the food we eat is assisting us into our [early] graves. Americans are highly unaware of what they are stuffing down their throats and even less unaware of the generational effects. With issues like obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure one would assume that America would turn down a helping or two. The American diet is tainted because of the lack of interest in the origin of food, misinterpretation

If more people become interested in living a healthier life, they will gain knowledge on how to get the same great taste from a healthier choice. Many Americans choose alternatives such as being vegetarian or only eating organic food. Recent studies have shown that organic food may help elongate people’s lives, prevent diseases and is more nutritious compared to ordinary produce (Stevens).

Once Americans realize that their diet is tainted and unnatural, the long-term effects they are suffering from and how it is diminishing young children them maybe our country can start to make progress. Gaining knowledge of preparing a healthy and affordable meal at home, exercising more, only allowing certain number of fast food restaurants in one area, and educating our younger generations on how to remain healthy are just a few things that can be done to fix the American diet. When we can strengthen the American diet, we can change the

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"Diet for a Capitalist America." 123HelpMe.com. 02 Dec 2013