MLA annotated Bibliography of The Food System and Diseases

Big Food v. Big Insurance, By Michael Pollan, New York Times, September 10, 2009
Section A: Column 0: Editorial Desk: OP-ED contributor; page 43

According to this article, the diseases that cause the government more money in the United States are Obesity, Type II diabetes and cardiovascular problems. It also explains that the American Diet is the main cause of these diseases. The government is subsidizing the cost of the health care system and the consumption of HFCS. The system of farm subsidies makes junk food cheaper and therefore, people eat it more than healthy food.

Surveys: Consumers want food guidance, by Michelle Greenhalgh, March 4, 2010
www.foodsafetynews.com

This article states that a recent survey by foodminds shows that Americans are paying more attention to food labels than before. The author also shows the percentage of people who agree with the government’s decision to stop junk food advertising to children. However, some other people are against taxes on soft drinks and foods high in calories. On the other hand, a seventy-seven percent indicated that if their favorite foods have a warning label they would stop eating it.