Advent Quote by Prince Charles
“Fast food may appear to be cheap food and, in the literal sense it often is, but that is because huge social and environmental costs are being excluded from the calculations. Any analysis of the real cost would have to look at such things as the rise in food-borne illnesses, the advent of new pathogens, antibiotic resistance from the overuse of drugs in animal feed, extensive water pollution from intensive agricultural systems and many other factors. These costs are not reflected in the price of fast food.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Statement on Food Policy, 2013
Fast food’s low price hides hidden social and environmental damages like illness, pollution, and antibiotic resistance.
In simple terms: Cheap fast food hides hidden costs.
Key Takeaway
Consider true costs before buying.
Themes
environment
public health
economics
ethics
policy
Mood
concerned
reflective
Type
analytical
advocacy
When to use this quote
- restaurant choices
- government regulation
- consumer education
- corporate responsibility
Key Concepts
externalities
sustainability
food safety
antibiotic resistance
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden costs influence your food choices?
- How can policy reveal true food costs?
A Different Perspective
Addressing hidden costs may increase prices and face industry resistance.
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