The article The Blame Game and Obesity in America supports the idea that the culpability of the obesity epidemic isn't that of big chain fast food restaurants, but lies in the hands of the consumers. The quote, "The food industry emerged at a time when malnutrition was the nation's chief dietary concern." supports the fact that they first opened with good intentions with the promise of high calorie (good at the time) at a low cost and as food became more abundant in the states, the people and the companies kept their habits. Another main theme of the article is that it is our own personal responsibility to know what we're eating and how to take care of ourselves. With the Internet and more nutritional data than ever, there is no excuse to not know the real facts about our food. The article really takes the high road by nearly supporting the suppliers, and condemning the consumers, something nearly unheard of with all the arguments saying how bad the food industry is.
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