Abundance Quote by Ellen Gustafson
“The abundance of cheap food with low nutritional value in the Western diet has wreaked havoc on our health; in America, one third of children and two thirds of adults are overweight or obese and are more likely to develop diabetes and cardiovascular disease.”
About This Quote
Source Article: The Guardian, “The Cost of Cheap Food”, 2015
Overconsumption of low‑nutrient, inexpensive foods drives obesity and disease in the West.
In simple terms: Cheap junk food harms health.
Key Takeaway
Choose nutritious foods.
Themes
health
nutrition
obesity
policy
economics
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
informative
advocational
When to use this quote
- school meals
- government regulation
- personal diet planning
- community education
Key Concepts
public health
food industry
dietary choices
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we make nutritious foods affordable?
- What policies could reduce junk‑food consumption?
A Different Perspective
Access to affordable healthy food remains limited.
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