The biggest question that is always flopped around is, if the FDA is doing or even involved enough on our food? Or if they are being to controlling with what we eat?
In my opinion , I believe the FDA should actually be more involved for the beginning till the end. They should have stricter rules for pesticides and chemicals. They should be more involved when they check the animal for any disease before allowing industries to purchase meats.
We think the FDA is controlling on what foods we are controlling because of obesity . In reality we are free to consume whatever we want. Its not like they come up to us and hand us a salad. Yes, we have restrictions at school on what we could sell on campus because of Michelle Obama. Thanks Michelle Obama. But, how many of us actually follow the rules. I doubt any of actually meet the calories that is recommended to meet. Some of us actually go over the recommended amount. The FDA is just there to give us a guide on “what” we should eat . They are there to inform us on food items that are good for our health. But, its our choice in the end of how we take their advise. We talk about obesity like its the FDA fault in reality its the peoples fault. We buy the food. We consume it. The FDA doesn’t have any bad intentions for us.
I agree with you, the FDA shouldn't be held responsible for the rising obesity rates. People should take initiative and figure out what exactly they are consuming. But of course, for the most part people don't keep track of every single item they eat everyday. The FDA should be involved in the first steps of food production, like you said check the animals thoroughly for any diseases. But I feel like in any case sickly animals products will still end up in our foods, because companies will end up buying it for a cheaper price. All we could do is stay informed and make smart choices about what we intake.
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