Matthew Medina
Should Mexican Culture Take Over American Food Culture?
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Summary of the problem
Summary of the problem
The current state of American food culture is largely dominated by processed and unhealthy foods. This has contributed to widespread health issues, including obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.
Find a YouTube Video that describes the problem.
Title of YouTube Video
Title of YouTube Video
In this video it talks about how our food ingredients and the millions of people that eat ultra processed foods and trying to warn us on how if we dont make a change we could and we have seen the issues of health problems
Find 3 pictures that convey the problem you are discussing in your paper. Describe the picture and what it shows below each picture.
Poor Health
Poor Health
the amount of chemicals that are put in our food can cause health issues down th road in life and may make our lives harder
Life Expectancy
Life Expectancy
over the years more and more people are obese and the older people wont even see past 70 due to their diets and what they eat
The Amount Of Obese People
The Amount Of Obese People
the amount of obese/unhealthy people in this country is crazy .a quote from google "A 2019 study revealed that 88% of Americans are metabolically unhealthy, causing conditions that impact the quality of their lives"
Discuss 3 topics that you included in your research paper.
The Unhealthy American Die
The Unhealthy American Die
A major issue with the American diet is its reliance on processed foods. According to Dr. Cindy Jakubiec in Anchored In Health, "roughly 60% of the American diet is made up of processed foods. This includes soda, fast food, packaged foods, frozen meals, sweets, cereals, and canned soup." These highly processed options are loaded with chemicals, preservatives, and artificial ingredients that are harmful to long-term health.
Mexican Cuisine as a Healthier Alternative
Mexican Cuisine as a Healthier Alternative
Mexican food offers a flavorful and healthier alternative to the processed options that dominate American menus. Mexican cuisine emphasizes fresh ingredients like vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains, which provide essential nutrients.
Economic Barriers and Access to Healthy Food
Economic Barriers and Access to Healthy Food
One of the primary reasons many Americans continue to eat unhealthy, processed foods is the economic barrier to accessing healthier options. Healthy foods tend to be more expensive, and the affordability of processed foods makes them the default choice for many people.
Your opinion
Your opinion
changes must be made sooner that later. if we dont change how companies put in our food sooner or later who knows what else they might put in next.
Write down 3 questions you will ask the class at the end of your presentation.
Write 3 discussion questions for the class.
Write 3 discussion questions for the class.
1 Do you want a change in our food?
2 Do you want to change how we view most food we eat?
3 What will be the the percent of unhealthy people in the future?
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