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“People are fed by the food industry, which pays no attention to health, and are treated by the health industry, which pays no attention to food.” quote by Wendell Berry
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“People are fed by the food industry, which pays no attention to health, and are treated by the health industry, which pays no attention to food.”

Wendell Berry

About This Quote

Source Essay: The Unsettling of America, 1977

The food industry prioritizes profit over health, while the health industry neglects nutrition, creating a harmful cycle.

In simple terms: Food and health systems are misaligned.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for integrated, health‑focused food policies.

Themes

health food industry policy

Mood

critical concerned

Type

political social commentary

When to use this quote

  • policy advocacy
  • personal diet choices
  • community health programs
  • educational campaigns

Key Concepts

nutrition public health corporate profit

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can consumers influence food industry priorities?
  • What reforms would align health and food sectors?
A Different Perspective

Changing entrenched corporate practices is difficult.

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