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2.1: "Is Junk Food Really Cheaper" by Mark Bittman and “A healthy diet is cheaper than junk food but a good diet is still too expensive for some” By Amanda Lee

2.1: "Is Junk Food Really Cheaper" by Mark Bittman and “A healthy diet is cheaper than junk food but a good diet is still too expensive for some” By Amanda Lee

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Directions

Here, you will find the reading "Is Junk Food Really Cheaper" by Mark Bittman & “A healthy diet is cheaper than junk food but a good diet is still too expensive for some”

By Amanda Lee

The story is a docx. file. I recommend either printing it our or annotating the digital copy on your computer, or taking notes on the story on a separate piece of paper.

While reading the article, keep these questions/ideas in mind:

What is obesity?
Should government be involved in regulating fast food? How is this significant in terms of personal choice? Control issue?
What is the kind of body image portrayed in the media? Why is this significant?
Is junk food more expensive than cooking?
Is time worth more than money?
How does body image translate into gender stereotyping?
Who is ultimately responsible for America’s obese culture?
Is it the eater who is responsible or the government?

Essay Topic

As a reminder, your essay topic is: What is a main common idea you saw in two or more of the readings? What is your position on this topic/ idea? (ex. food regulation, advertising, food tax, etc.)

Example: It is the government's responsibility to regulate nutritional information, promote healthy eating habits, and regulate advertising.

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