Death Quote by Carol Simontacchi
““Many of us think of people who lobby for pure water and pure food as food faddists or health nuts. We call a section in our local supermarket the "Health Food Section." What is the rest of the store called, the "Death and Disease Section"?””
About This Quote
Health food sections highlight purity, implying other aisles are unhealthy, which can be stigmatizing.
In simple terms: Health aisles suggest others are bad.
Key Takeaway
Promote balanced view of food.
Themes
health
food
perception
stigma
consumer behavior
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
Death:0
Food:1
Health:1
Health food:1
Pure water:0
Health Nuts:0
Food Faddists:0
Food Section:1
Faddists Health:0
When to use this quote
- grocery shopping
- diet counseling
- policy making
- media campaigns
Key Concepts
nutrition
marketing
social psychology
public health
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we rename sections to avoid stigma?
- What balanced messaging supports all foods?
A Different Perspective
Labeling can reinforce negative stereotypes.
