Noah Kang
Pd.6
Some may say that we need more guidance from the government in what we eat but I disagree. The control our government has is already overwhelming most of our lives so we as citizens should not have to be forced into eating anything because the government says so. We are taught from an early age on what has proper nutrition and what is healthy. We also have the food pyramid to show us what we need in our body system to function throughout the day. If people see that and do not follow them, it is their choice and the decisions that they are making. If you decide to eat something that is unhealthy and gain weight, it is your responsibility to lose that weight again. If you decide to eat healthy, which …show more content…
You might think “It’s impossible for me to exercise everyday and eat healthy.” But you have to remember that nothing is impossible and as long as you give it your best, you will slowly step towards the goals you have set up. If people can build rockets that can orbit around saturn, robots that can land on mars and explore, you can get up on your feet to exercise and eat healthier.
Lastly, the government should not increase their role in guiding food and nutrition selections because if they actually cared, they would not put foods that are lacking in nutrition and unhealthy for us on the shelves of stores in the first place. Did you know that the “diet” sodas that companies produce are unhealthier than the regular sodas? It has been found recently that diet soda makes you gain weight rather than help you lose weight.
“Artificial
sweeteners found in diet sodas have been found to increase sugar cravings because it’s not a natural source of sugar and the brain continues to seek the real deal,”
Says a registered licensed dietitian. This can then lead to the brain craving more because your body isn’t satisfied. One study even suggested that “diet soda actually interfere with the natural