I'm doing a project for health based on the movie and was wondering if I could collect your opinions on these two questions.
#1.) Should fast food companies be permitted to advertise to kids? Why or why not?
and...
#2.) Should the fast food industry be heald legally liable for its' impact on consumers health? Why or why not?
Any comments are greatly appreciated. Thanks :-)
2006-10-03 09:11:21 · 12 answers · asked by blizzardinjuly19 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I don't agree with fast food restraunts, especailly when they advertise to kids, but there is no law saying that they can't so they should be allowed if they want.
Fast food restraunts shouldn't be held legally liable for impact on consumers health because no is making you eat the fast food. It's fried and filled with fat, like most people know. If you eat fast food reguraley, then you should know that there will be health consquences. People are stupid if they do not know that.
2006-10-03 10:43:37 · answer #1 · answered by Aliza E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. I don't think one can regulate the age of person that is being targeted in marketing, because how would you prove it. Anyway, I agree with others. Yes, they should be allowed to gear the advertising to kids. The kids have parents who should be making the decisions on food choices. If they don't have a backbone or don't have a problem with junking up their kids' diets, why should the company be restricted?
2. No, no, no. We all have choice. We make the decision what to eat, drink, smoke, drive. However, if they lie about their ingredients and/or the impact, like the tobacco industry did, then they should be held liable.
2006-10-03 09:22:02 · answer #2 · answered by jboatright57 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1.) Yes because the parents make the ultimate decision as to which foods the kids are eating. It doesn't matter if the kid wants it or not; it is the parent's decision.
2.) No I don't think so. You could go to the store and buy 10 cheesecakes every day and eat them all. Could you sue the store or the cheesecake manufacturer?
Bottom line: We - and only we - are responsible for our health and the health of our children.
2006-10-03 09:38:08 · answer #3 · answered by Trisha 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Advertise to kids: Yes, but should provide nutritional information and healthy alternatives.
Held legally liable: No. We have the ability to be responsible for our own actions.
2006-10-03 09:19:45 · answer #4 · answered by DinahLynne 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
#1. Its fine if they advertise to kids. Theres nothing wrong with advertising to a certain group.
#2. They should be held legally liable in some ways.
They do advertise to people to buy their foods but they ddin't force them to eat as many as some people do. So you can't say its entirely their fault.
2006-10-03 09:14:51 · answer #5 · answered by sellatieeat 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes to # 1 because it is up to the PARENTS to feed children correctly. Nothing wrong with the OCCASIONAL treat at McDonald's, etc.
No to # 2 because again, parents have to be in control of children's eating and then once you are an adult, YOU have to control what you eat. It's like the tobacco companies being responsible in this day and age for people who get cigarette-related health problems. No one FORCED you to smoke the cigarettes and no one forces you to eat poorly.
2006-10-03 09:15:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. Sure, let them target whichever group they like; it's the parents who buy the stuff, after all.
2. No, they are not liable; people buy the products voluntarily. It's not up to McDonald's to look out for us OR our kids. That's OUR job.
2006-10-03 09:25:53 · answer #7 · answered by silvercomet 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1- They should advertise healthier alternatives than the usual grease-laden burger and fries.
2- They should be held liable if they lie about their ingredients, withhold nutrition info., and or put addictive substances in their food. Otherwise, no, it's pure choice of the consumer!
2006-10-03 09:23:16 · answer #8 · answered by Christabelle 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, kids don't have an income, so the parents are the real customers.
No, the consumer decides to put that junk in their body.
In the end, it is the person's fault if they are obese. They can make changes in their lifestyle. it's not that hard. If McDonalds is making you fat, stop eating it, work out. It's that simple.
2006-10-03 09:13:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1.i dont think they should be allowed permission to advertise to kids because thats one of the reasons kids are more obese and because at school,they are putting in pop machines and not offering any water!!
2i also think they should be liable because they arent telling you how many calories are in it!!!and they soak their food in grease!!
2006-10-03 09:16:55 · answer #10 · answered by kate 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋