The NY Soda Ban can be viewed in many different ways with many different understandings. Some people view the Soda Ban as a good thing, while others see it as just another restriction.…
In “Soda’s a Problem but…” Karin Klein distinguishes the government’s issue, “But the mayor’s initiative goes further than something like a soda tax... Bloomberg is playing nanny in the worst sort of way…”(Karin Klein, 289). Simply put, the author explains how the government is overseeing people’s lives and the choices they can make. The government is making decisions by themselves, without the people’s consent! Basically, the limitations on sugary drinks is unacceptable and should be…
In my opinion I think there should be tax for soda, and sweet drinks. First, it states in paragraph three that they are trying to encourage you to exercise more. Secondly, it also stated in paragraph three that they try to reduce suffering and save lives. Lastly, it stated in paragraph two that they try help stop obesity. This is my opinion what's your…
Some people blame the food or drink that one consumes for their health issues. But that is in fact false, If a person chooses to consume sugary or fattening food knowing that it may not be the best choice. It's not the food or drinks that are hurting these people, it's the people's choices thats hurting them. The right to choose is very important, it give us a variety instead of having one item to choose from. But what if that was ll stripped away?…
In the essay, “The Men We Carry in Our Minds”, Scott Russell Sanders discusses his perspective on men in comparison to the impression that women carry in their minds. Sanders uses a unique way of writing through narration and life experiences to truly illustrate his point that the impressions of men or women are based on ones own life experiences. As a young boy knowing only of the hardships of workingmen, Sanders later experiences drastic social differences when he receives a scholarship to attend a university “meant for the children of the rich”. His use of men and women in his personal experiences depict an un-stereotypical approach to convey his message to his audience. This analysis of Sanders’ essay will observe the organization of the author’s ideas, the essays’ purpose and audience, and the effectiveness to illustrate his views of men and women.…
Many men and women risk their lives every day trying to protect the freedom of every individual in the U.S. The soda ban will create an uneven playing field for thousands of small businesses and limit individual’s right to choose. Although sugary beverages can cause health problems, people should have a right to choose, even if it is unhealthy.…
This ban would be an excellent incentive to start promoting better health. Tara Parker-Pope, the author of “How Can a Big Gulp Look So Small?” states that “…we tend to consume what’s put in front of us” and “when we eat out, everything from a restaurant’s lighting to the menu design to the size of the plate or cup influences how much we eat and drink”. For instance, indulging in a sugary drink will briefly make someone feel energized and even happy but once that sugar spike goes down, people tend to feel lethargic and without motivation to do much physical activity. Lack of physical activity is a side effect caused by drinking too much soda, which then contributes to one of the factors that cause weight gain and obesity. Banning large soft drinks would help people take better control of their health by offering them a healthy sized beverage as their only choice and to also avoid over indulgence. Studies have shown that it is difficult for the human brain to perceive serving sizes accurately (Pope-Parker). Without limitations on a serving size, people can easily go overboard on their food and beverage consumption. The idea…
[189000 emergency department visits by people under age 21 for injuries and other conditions linked to alcohol in 2010 (Centers for Disease Control and…
The government regulation of people's dieting is wrong, they are collectivism. This is not right, everyone is not the same. It absurd to make people stop drinking what they want and what they want to eat. They are trying to become a dystopia state, the government is trying to control everything that a person is doing. Is not their chose to tell people to lose weight. I'm guessing they know what they are doing. Banning sodas and putting how many calories the food has is not really going to change their option. The government is making it seem like everyone need to lose weight. Who do they think they are, by telling and banning candy machines and soda from people. Plus, if you break that rule, they will have to pay $200. They are exaggerating with the power they have.…
In the United States, drinking soda is no longer a fad: it is an addiction. Despite the rising medical problems in our country, Americans refuse to reduce their consumption of soda. Whether soda consumers choose to deny links between soda and health risks or ignore them, it is unfortunate that these consumers are oblivious to how serious of a problem drinking soda truly is. Regardless of what companies who produce the drink claim, soda is a dangerous liquid and is harmful to the human body. It is linked to greater weight gain, higher amounts of body fat, and an increased risk of heart disease and Type II diabetes. Health problems in the United States will continue to grow if Americans do not decrease their soda consumption.…
Taxing the population in prospect of raising money to go towards our government has many different sides, but just how effective would it be to make an extra profit from soda, and where exactly the money would be used most effectively. It Casebook it is stated “A recent study by Cornell University, for example, indicated that the annual cost of treating obesity is now $168 billion. That amounts to 16.5 percent of the country’s total medical care expenses” (Should Government Tax Sugary Drinks?). Despite even the most creative ideas such as Jan Brewer’s proposition to charge all overweight Medicaid patients and additional annual fee of fifty dollars, the taxes and fees could not begin to pay for people to administrate them, never the less cause any significant impact on our financial…
Imagine the cool, crisp feeling after taking a sip from a favorite soda beverage. This is a satisfying feeling for many individuals, however ingesting soda is not very beneficial to an individual’s health because of the diseases that are linked to the consumption of soda pop as well as oral health.…
People may not be willing to accept this, thinking that obesity it not a problem. They may believe that it 's not our responsibility, that it is none of our business. I believe that there is some validity to these concerns. No, it is not necessarily our business. And if we were to tax sugary drinks, this could affect those on a lower socio-economic level, because these drinks are usually the most affordable for them. As Daniel Engber writes in "Let Them Drink Water!", "We 've known for a long time that any sin tax is likely to be a burden on the poor, since they 're most prone to unhealthy behavior"(643). So yes, there are draw backs from this proposed tax, but in the long run I truly believe that it will pay off for our health. I also believe that if we make the health concerns of others our business, we can help them be healthier individuals. This would go on to make our country as a whole happier, healthier, and stronger.…
Most college students would have the same thought process as you. They would immediately say "no way! I love my soda", this is unfortunately how the majority of America is like. If we are to change, we have to really put forth the effort for more than a day. A lot of people actually know of the risks of drinking soda but they don't do anything about it, most people treat it as if it's nothing until they start getting signals. People need to start seeing that other campuses and businesses are removing soda from their buildings as a red flag as you said. If it has been a concern for so long and such a big concern that businesses are starting to remove it, it means it's probably really bad for you. I feel like our best solution is to slowly back…
Do you know how unhealthy soda is? It’s so unhealthy that if you drink too much, you are at severe risk of dying. And although soft drinks give a considerable sum of energy, it isn’t worth the risk of serious health problems, such as becoming obese, having high blood sugar, and more. Plus, more and more people have stopped drinking pop for various reasons. First and foremost, the amount of sugar in any fizzy drink is unacceptable. Secondly, if you drink too much soda, it can cause a range of health conflicts from headaches to obesity. Finally, other types of beverages are cheaper than pop. In my opinion, soda should be forbidden everywhere.…