The Misguided War on Processed Food: How and How Not to Reduce Obesity

The Misguided War on Processed Food: How and How Not to Reduce Obesity

Thesis advisor: Joseph Quinn === The obesity epidemic is highly prevalent, growing and costly to the American public. The burden of obesity-related healthcare and productivity costs fall on employers, the government and the public at large, making it a cause of concern for all. Processed foods have...

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Main Author: Lindsey, Erica
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: Boston College 2018
Subjects:
Obesity
United States
Public Policy
Processed Foods
Fat Tax
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2345/bc-ir:108027
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spelling ndltd-BOSTON-oai-dlib.bc.edu-bc-ir_1080272019-05-10T07:38:00Z The Misguided War on Processed Food: How and How Not to Reduce Obesity Lindsey, Erica Thesis advisor: Joseph Quinn Text thesis 2018 Boston College English electronic application/pdf The obesity epidemic is highly prevalent, growing and costly to the American public. The burden of obesity-related healthcare and productivity costs fall on employers, the government and the public at large, making it a cause of concern for all. Processed foods have received much of the blame for rising obesity rates in the United States, creating an "organic revolution." However, fast food giants still dominate the market. Changes such as mandated calorie labeling on menus and fat taxes have been attempted, but obesity rates are still growing. Policy action to successfully reduce and prevent obesity must target food environments, influence individual behavior, and support health services. Obesity United States Public Policy Processed Foods Fat Tax Thesis (BA) — Boston College, 2018. Submitted to: Boston College. College of Arts and Sciences. Discipline: Departmental Honors. Discipline: Economics. Copyright is held by the author, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise noted. http://hdl.handle.net/2345/bc-ir:108027
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topic Obesity
United States
Public Policy
Processed Foods
Fat Tax
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United States
Public Policy
Processed Foods
Fat Tax
Lindsey, Erica
The Misguided War on Processed Food: How and How Not to Reduce Obesity
description Thesis advisor: Joseph Quinn === The obesity epidemic is highly prevalent, growing and costly to the American public. The burden of obesity-related healthcare and productivity costs fall on employers, the government and the public at large, making it a cause of concern for all. Processed foods have received much of the blame for rising obesity rates in the United States, creating an "organic revolution." However, fast food giants still dominate the market. Changes such as mandated calorie labeling on menus and fat taxes have been attempted, but obesity rates are still growing. Policy action to successfully reduce and prevent obesity must target food environments, influence individual behavior, and support health services. === Thesis (BA) — Boston College, 2018. === Submitted to: Boston College. College of Arts and Sciences. === Discipline: Departmental Honors. === Discipline: Economics.
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