Food Quote by John Kenneth Galbraith
“More die in the United States of too much food than of too little.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Affluent Society, 1958
In the U.S., overconsumption leads to more deaths than undernutrition, highlighting health risks of excess.
In simple terms: Too much food kills more than too little.
Key Takeaway
Address overconsumption and health.
Themes
health
nutrition
societal risk
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
economic
public‑health
When to use this quote
- policy reform
- education campaigns
- personal diet
Key Concepts
public health
economics
dietary habits
Questions to Reflect On
- How does excess affect health?
- What policies could reduce overconsumption?
A Different Perspective
Cultural habits may resist change.
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