Analysis: The Surprising Failure Of Food Labeling

Are you aware of the ingredients in the food products you're consuming? Do you know if it’s good for your body? Food labeling has been an issue for a quite while. Food companies don’t list every ingredient in their product. Due to this people are not aware of what they are consuming, others are getting sick or obsessed, lastly ignorance can lead for families in danger of false advertisement of products. Is this a right and healthy way to live?

People aren’t really aware of what they’re consuming and just continue consuming without stopping. According to the “Government Perspective: Food Labeling 1,2,3” written by Tomas Philipson, he writes about “The Food and Drug Administration recognizes the importance of food labeling as a vehicle for dietary

Consumers that aren’t aware get really sick and their body slowly stops working and lead a path to become obsessed. According to the “The Surprising Failure Of Food Labeling” written by Ben-Shahar, “The first lady predicts the nutrition labeling will make a big difference for families all across the country and help solve the problem of child obesity.” With the help of better nutrition labeling kids that are obsessed will get there problem solved and a difference in those families would be made. Ben-Shahar also states that, “ And the Royal Society for Public Health in England claims that the activity equivalent labels would prompt people to be more mindful of the energy they consume and encourage them to be more physically active.” With the help of a better equivalent labels consumers will be more aware of what they eat and be more physically

Food eaters are blinded from the danger of inaccurate advertisement of food products. According to the website “Health.com” written by Danny Deza, “Some natural products will have high fructose corn syrup and companies will agrue that since it comes from corn, it’s healthy.” “ Well it’s not.” Food companies say fructose corn syrup in food products is healthy but it’s really not it’s the complete opposite because corn can cause many types of harm to the human body if it’s overeaten careless. Danny Deza also states that, “ When shopping for healthy bread and crackers, look for the words whole grain or 100% whole wheat.” “ It’s not enough if it says multigrain or made with whole grain.” While food eaters are looking for better products it’s best to find types of food like whole grain or 100 percent whole wheat not multigrain and don’t go for the type of