Truth in Nutritional InformationJacob JungersCHHS 302

Professional InterestDifficulty in finding healthy food

on campus.◦Food implied to be healthy is often

unhealthy.Effective grocery shopping is

lengthy and difficult.◦Similar problem as on campus.◦Careful scanning of nutritional facts

is required.

Critical SituationNutritional information reduced

to buzzwords.◦“Low-fat, low-sodium” effectively

meaningless.◦High Fructose Corn Syrup is

common.Cheap, healthy food exists, but is

the exception.Unhealthy diets lead to health

problems.

Rhetorical TimingUS currently has obesity

epidemic.◦This is in large part due to dietary

misconceptions.Unhealthy eating habits passed

from parent to child.◦Leads to vicious cycle.

Poor economy further dictates food choices.

“They Say”Unhealthy diets linked to

depression.Availability of grocery stores not

linked to low-income BMI.Most people not aware of their

sodium intakeMany companies strain the

definition of “natural”.Some companies and restaurants

removing HFCS from their food.

Community ConnectionConcerned Citizens

◦This is a nationwide issue.Most importantly, parents.

◦Break the vicious cycle of unhealthy eating.

University students and other young adults.◦Attempt to end the ‘macaroni &

cheese diet’

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