Module 3 Week 1 Discussion Post

Week 1: Consider that the United States is going through what some are calling an “obesity crisis.” Some fast food and other food purveyors are being blamed. Yet there is no shortage of restaurants and retailers selling so-called healthy food. What are the ethical responsibilities of companies that sell foods accused of contributing to the “obesity crisis”? What are the ethical responsibilities of the consumer and the government? Are foods that allegedly contribute to obesity and the companies that sell them destined to experience the historical restrictions and developments of the tobacco industry? What are your predictions?