Your Health... It's As Easy As 1-2-3

Can the government regulate and control what we put into our bodies? Simply, the answer to this question is no. In the society we live, the government cannot control each and every action of the 319 million Americans. It is up to the individual and the choices they make. Although the government cannot control, they most certainly can make adjustments to how foods are advertised or labeled. Maybe the problem is people do not know what is good or bad. Maybe people just do not know how to eat healthy. That is when the government should come into play. They should come up with a system where foods are grouped and numbered according to their so called "healthiness." It's simple. All Americans would need to know is how to count. They would know which foods are healthy and unhealthy by the number it is labeled by. People would no longer need to question whether or not something is healthy. This would also clear up the confusion of morality mentioned in "Weight of the Nation." Since the new system would make things easier for Americans to see what is healthy and what is not, we could see if their morals stand above all. So the next time you are debating between a banana and energy bar, think about ways that would help you and motivate you to make healthier choices.