What do you think is best solution to the obesity epidemic

Reference no: EM132100534

Discussion Case: Big Fat Liability,"

Americans are becoming increasingly obese. In fact, six out of ten adults and nearly 15 percent of children are overweight. Not only do many Americans eat excessively, their intakes are high in calories: fast-food, processed products, sweets, and so forth. McDonalds, as well as other fast-food chains, have been in the limelight in recent years, being subject to various lawsuits for “making people fat.” Should individuals be responsible for their own weight, or is it incumbent upon business, government, or society to intervene?

Respond to Discussion Questions :

1- In your opinion, should the food and restaurant industries be held liable for the rise of obesity, or not?

2- What do you think is the best solution to the obesity epidemic? What roles can the food and restaurant industries, trial attorneys, government policymakers and regulators, and individual consumers play in a solution, if any?

Add at least one of the Saint Leo University Core Values that apply to the case.

Reference no: EM132100534

Questions Cloud

Complete an exercise to discover and develop self-awareness : In connection with the self-awareness exercise you should develop some thoughts about how to develop your communication skills.

Marginal cost of production : A typical consumer's demand for the product is Qd = 100 - 0.25P, and the marginal cost of production is $140.

Technology changing culture of various markets : How is information technology changing the culture of various markets around the world?

Write a briefing paper about the topic : Write a 2 page briefing paper in which you present a summary of your research about the topic and your recommendations as to what should be included.

What do you think is best solution to the obesity epidemic : What do you think is the best solution to the obesity epidemic? What roles can the food and restaurant industries, trial attorneys, government policymakers

Explain how monetary policy affects interest rates : Identify the three key facts about short-run economic fluctuations and how the economy in the short run differs from the economy in the long run.

Ordinary course of business-good faith purchaser for value : Discuss the rationale behind this rule. Why so much deference to the buyer in the ordinary course of business/good faith purchaser for value?

Client directs tv advertising for large corporation : The client directs TV advertising for a large corporation. What can we ask the client? Are there any similar situations or problems?

Which theory makes the most sense : Pyramids at Giza There have been many theories regarding how the pyramids at Giza were constructed.

User Account

All Pages