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“We have these weapons of mass destruction on every street corner, and they're called donuts, cheeseburgers, French fries, potato chips, junk food. Our kids are living on a junk food diet.” quote by Joel Fuhrman
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“We have these weapons of mass destruction on every street corner, and they're called donuts, cheeseburgers, French fries, potato chips, junk food. Our kids are living on a junk food diet.”

Joel Fuhrman

About This Quote

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Junk foods are likened to weapons that harm health, pervasive on every corner, endangering children’s diets.

In simple terms: Junk food is a health threat everywhere.

Key Takeaway

Reduce junk food, promote whole foods.

Themes

health nutrition environment

Mood

concerned urgent

Type

public health advocacy

When to use this quote

  • school meals
  • family grocery shopping
  • policy advocacy

Key Concepts

public health food industry

Questions to Reflect On

  • What policies could limit junk food?
  • How can families shift habits?
A Different Perspective

Changing habits is difficult.

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