Response paper

Student Post 1: C.V.

 Both adults and children in America are at risk for health problems which is contributed by obesity.  It is clear to say that this is a bad news but   there are better resolutions to curb the risks.  For the last several years, Americans changed their lifestyle and the changes have highly contributed to obesity In addition, deadly diseases in both adults and children in American have increased as a result of lifestyle and in particular eating unhealthy food.  For example, heart diseases, diabetes, asthma and others are major diseases which have caused the high risk (Oliver, 2006).  Therefore, healthy lifestyle has become a concern in America and many people have made health choices which can help them to eliminate obesity and related diseases.  Among the health choices, American people have considered a healthy eating plan (eating healthy food), doing exercises, being active and decreasing screen time.  With this, the demand of healthy food has increased as consumers demand for natural ingredients.  Food manufactures   are also using natural ingredients and they have stopped using modified ingredients (Oliver, 2006). 

Student Post 2: S.W.

U.S federal government   has taken Action Plans in implementing certification standards. High health care cost from diet-related ailments has made American people to put a great concern on health food.  Weight has become a heath concern and consumers’ health and wellness have become a primary factor which is influencing the demand (Vaidya, 2006).  New programs are set to help organic producers   with necessary resources which can help them comply with USDA standards.  Americans are much concerned with improving their weight and they have learned the health benefits   from organic food.  A high number recommend organic food as they are rich in nutrients.  According to USDA, there are significant changes in consumers’ attitudes regarding nutritious food.  This has resulted to a higher rate of consumption of organic food and an increase in demand.  American people have gained an adequate knowledge that health foods have little saturated fats, moderate sugar and fewer calories (Vaidya, 2006).  In addition, health foods contain fruits and vegetables, seafood, whole grains and other nutrients.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reference

Oliver, J. E. (2006). Fat politics: The real story behind America's obesity epidemic. Oxford:

Oxford University Press.

Vaidya, V. (2006). Health and treatment strategies in obesity: 10 tables. Basel [u.a.: Karger.