Regulating junk food will cause people to become healthy without a choice. Kids are more likely to choose healthy meals if they have a toy or prise in them or the unhealthy meal without the toy. In the second article, the writer says, “Canadian researchers report that kids are three times more likely to choose healthier meals if those meals come with a toy and the regular ones do not. When it comes to kids’ food choices, the meal with the toy is invariably the default.” Yes, kids my chose the meal with the toy but most kids will still chose the meal that taste better. It should be the citizens right to choose what to eat and when to eat it. In another article the writer says, “When faced with the facts about the dangers of consuming foods prepared with trans fats, shouldn’t it ultimately be each citizen’s right to choose whether or not to consume foods prepared with the controversial item?” The consumer should be able to choose what to eat. A healthy person that does everything right should be able to choose when they want to slack off a eat some ice cream. But the government wants to control what foods are eaten. 

 

According to opposing viewers, the government should not be able to regulate what people eat and drink. According to Glass “The real issue at hand, however, revolves around the government’s ability to regulate what we eat based on a number of unreliable health studies.” Even though there would be limitations given to the people from the government, the health of the people is important and is a risk to people’s lives and costs the government taxpayers dollars to cover it. According to Glass  “Advocates that support the ban on trans fats are quick to point out the negative health effects of consuming food prepared with the banned item” also “Also, the artery-clogging properties of trans fats can lead to a number of health problems requiring medical care, which can cost taxpayers billions of dollars each year". The opposition of the government on regulating foods and drinks would not benefit in the health of the people and only increase obesity numbers and government costs and the movement would influence others to consume healthier and not only be consumers who buy what is sold. 

Sodas should be regulated by the government because they cause a variety of health problems and taxpayers billions of dollars every year. “While it is easy enough to view the ban on trans fats as an isolated incident, such a ban ultimately.” A ban of sodas puts americans freedom on the line.  “Poor health is much more than an individual, personal problem. If you are ill, your illness has consequences for others.”

 

To people the government should not be able to regulate food. The people that agree with this would say  “government’s ability to regulate what we eat based on a number of unreliable health studies. Does this open the door to the government being able to regulate even the most minute details of our lives?” (source 3 by Bert Glass). People may say that because they feel like they don't have control of their live, however the government should regulate food because research shows “Economists say, obesity and its consequences cost our society $190 billion annually in health care and lost productivity, so health officials increasingly want to find equally effective strategies to discourage people from over-consuming sugary drinks and fast food.” ( source 2). This shows that not only people's health is at risk without the government looking out for people it shows that the government has to spend more money than expected. So the government should regulate food for the greater good.

 

Even though these reasons are here to support government having food restrictions, some are still skeptical. “ When faced with the facts about the dangers of consuming foods prepared with trans fats, shouldn’t it ultimately be each citizen’s right to choose whether or not to consume foods prepared with the controversial item?” (Source 2) Although it may be your choice, the majority of people in the U.S will benefit from the government regulating foods. Obesity is a major problem in our society, and the government regulating foods would help with this problem. Millions of tax dollars go towards fighting this, and with government regulations, we could put that money towards more important and beneficial things. We must put the needs of the majority before the wants of the minority.