Question

Given that obesity pandemic in the U.S. is directly related to the food industry, does the food industry have an ethical duty to protect the consumers’ health by eliminating or restricting the types and amount of unhealthy food available? On the other hand, the sad truth is that many people desire the tasty food that happens to be unhealthy, which enables the industry to argue that they should respect the autonomy of the consumers by producing the products satisfying their “junk food craving.” Which argument is better between the two? Evaluate.

Answer 1

Answer: It has been found that in recent years the obesity has increased among population of USA. Not only the adults but childhood obesity is also one of the result of food industry. Obesity lead to increase in the risk of developing chronic diseases as well as disorders. Cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes etc are the result of obesity. So, it is important for the people to consume good and healthy foods.

It is an ethical concern that should be followed by the food industry. It is not good to serve things that only causes harm. Food industry should look forward in manufacturing healthy products which can be tatsy too. The making process of the food in the industries are themselves so complicated and the use of poor materials lead to increase risk among the consumers. Hence, food industry should ethically considered to manufacture better and healthy products.