Thoughts about Food

Since there is uncertainty about how frequently they may be able to get back to the store, they are forced to buy in bulk, leading to the purchase of more processed foods and less fresh me... ... middle of paper ... ...profit organizations help to create access to nutritious foods through the creation of affordable grocery stores, farmers markets, and community gardens (Urban Farming, 2014). These grants offer assistance to sustain non-profit organizations such as Urban Farming, to provide community gardens, education, and job training, improving the health and economy of many low-income neighborhoods across the United States. The poor in this country lack a political voice to express their need for healthy, affordable food access. The Healthy Food Financing Initiative works to create opportunities for influential groups working towards making changes so that all people have an equal opportunity for health and well-being. With the appropriate funding, low-income communities are given access to nutritious foods through affordable grocery stores, cooperative farms, and greenhouses.

Sugar substitutes, filthy industrial farms, and costly health foods are all reasons for decline in our nation’s health. We tend to assume everything in a grocery store, fast-food joint, or gas stations are properly made, and altogether secure to eat. It’s very likely to think if it’s being sold, it won’t damage our bodies. American corn farmers are salaried to harvest a larger amount of corn than what is normally eaten. (“Factory Farming Is Not Cheap”).

Walmart’s low prices have caused an industry–wide obsession with consolidation. Many firms are cutting costs any chance they can, forcing some firms to move upmarket. “The traditional supermarket concept no longer has a profitable future in most ... ... middle of paper ... ...lay a part in the consumer’s decision but in the end eggs from one store are the same as eggs from another store. The consumer can also compare prices from various stores to get the best deal on their groceries. Supplier Power Supplier power has been pretty high in the past because grocery stores had very few options of where they could get their goods and had even less of a say of how much to pay for these goods.

So is going through the drive thru of your favorite fast food restaurant really cheaper than making a meal at home for your family? In today’s time it has become more relevant to get what is more convenient and cheapest regarding to food. People are less concerned with the health benefits, whether that means going by McDonalds for dinner than making a home cooked meal or eating junk food than a healthy alternative snack. People are doing what seems to be the most convenient and inexpensive route, but the problem is that Americans lack knowledge regarding junk food and real food which is interfering with their health. High amounts of processed foods are being consumed by Americans because they are tight budgeted and don’t have the time to cook

“Progress imposes not only new possibilities for the future but new restrictions” (Norbert Wiener), as society struggles to keep up with today's’ evolving world it begins to lose its sense of humanity. Earning money has become the key point of every large business in todays economy, yet they ignore the affects its products have on American health. In the United States today most processed foods contain Genetically Modified Crops, roughly ninety percent of American soy products are genetically modified with little restrictions. (Brassard,Susan) Despite the benefits genetically modified crops may give of a sustainable food source the health related effects it has on its consumers are questionable, the risks of ingesting the antibiotic resistant gene used to mutate the plants are still unknown, as well as other linked side effects such as developing allergic reactions. Genetically modified organisms are created through specific laboratory techniques of combining different plant genes to create a clone to farming efficiency.

Most people working at minimum wages cannot afford to buy fresh food and fall into the vicious cycle of eating out almost every meal. Fast food can be more convenient because it is fast and cheap, but fresh produce is the all-around better choice. Fresh produce are more nutritious than buying frozen or pre-packaged food. When food is frozen it lowers the nutritional value of the produce and usually there are unwanted preservatives added. Locally grown produce are healthier and helps families spend more time together at home.

A processed type of food is cheap, but also affects people's health. McDonalds® is one of the cheapest fast food places in the United States of America with some food only costing a dollar and also one of the unhealthiest. Low-income families will go there because they are hungry and need a cheep place to eat, but it affects they're health too. McDonalds and many other fast food places contribute by making unhealthy ... ... middle of paper ... ... also made more food available globally. Still around the world there are shortages of food in areas where food is difficult to grow.

Britain played a huge role in the potato famine, not so much in finding a cure for the potatoes but trying to help the Irish from starvation. Some people have argued that the British deliberately let the Irish starve to death, but others argue that they were unaware of the situation at hand. After the Napoleonic War ended Britain set “corn laws” to keep agriculture a healthy business. These laws set high tariffs on imported foods. (Stork) These laws were good and bad for Ireland, because they were able to sell their crops for a good amount of money, but it distracted them from the industrial side of things that would’ve given jobs to the poor during the famine.

Food has become a very important part of our lives, we use it for many things such as; pleasure, comfort, depression, socialization, etc. Considering I don’t eat the most health conscious foods I still wouldn’t consider myself unhealthy. It is very hard to stay healthy within today’s economy. We aren’t able to pay the expensive prices for healthy foods. If you would go into a grocery store you will see most of the produce selection is very expensive, while the junk foods are always on sale and affordable.

World food and poverty issues Poverty all around the world is a threat that is demolishing countries and is spreading daily. Food water and agriculture is what the whole world needs to sustain life on earth without these things there would be nothing. famine in some parts of the world is killing people and is happening more than we think.things like drought is changing how farmers make their money and their families. America 's food problem isn 't as bad as other countries instead they throw away good food that could have been eaten.Maybe the problem is with the food industry and food standards that the FDA put in place. Also why this problem in the usa won 't change because most americans can afford it.