The big idea is that most people are more focused on individual satisfaction rather than the satisfaction of the society. The article makes me think of the very familiar saying that “Man is never satisfied”. A wealthy person is not satisfied with the wealth he has, and he works hard to gain more wealth. I agree with the author because I have seen many people who are wealthy, and yet they are not happy. They keep on working hard in pursuit of happiness.
“Big Food vs. Big Insurance”
The big idea is that the US government puts more focus on health care than on ways of preventing health issues such as obesity. The article makes me think of a person running towards the edge of a cliff instead of going the other way. Increasing funds for healthcare is like running towards a cliff whereas the health issues could have been avoided by placing restrictions on junk foods that lead to obesity. I agree with the author that focus should be on ways of preventing poor health rather than curing it.
“The way we eat now”
The big idea is that foods with high sugar content makes a person gain weight very fast. The article makes me think of how people in the earlier years were healthy, and did not suffer from the diseases associated with poor eating habits. I agree with the author that technology has contributed to flabby bodies through the manufacture of junk food.
“Separating fact from fiction in the age of obesity”
The big idea is that obesity is widespread, and people are spending time looking for ways to lose weight quickly. The article reminds me of the many weight loss websites that are available in the internet. I agree with the author that most diet programs do not work, and are invented by people looking for easy ways to make money.
“Unhappy meals”
The big idea is that foods such as vegetables and plants are not liked by many people yet they are the healthy foods. The article reminds me of how children hate vegetables, and look for ways of skipping them. I agree with the author that people should eat more vegetables, and less meat for them to be healthy.
“Healthy and Holy”
The big idea is that fast foods lead to childhood obesity, cancer, and diabetes. The article reminds me of a sentence I used to hear when I was growing up that “Over-eating is a sin”. In this context fast foods have many calories, and good taste that make people want to eat more. Eating healthy can be seen as holy. I agree with the author that healthy eating is holy, and it should be upheld because it prevents diseases associated with junk food.
