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I really enjoyed reading this Op-Ed piece from Mark Bittman in the NY Times.
I'd like to know how other CTers feel about the points he makes here, particularly about the notion of de-subsidizing the price supports for corn, soy and other agricultural commodities that support the production of low-quality junk foods.
My belief is that, if done right, a national food policy would raise the cost of unhealthy foods as well as healthy foods, but the higher costs would result in people eating less. It would make eating in restaurants more expensive, but also lead to the reduction of the over-abundence of mediocre and poor quality food service establishments. A good thing in my view.
Of course, the NRA will come out solidly against such policies, so would the National Chamber of Commerce.
Anyway, read and discuss-
http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/02/01/a-food-manifesto-for-the-future/?ref=dining
I'd like to know how other CTers feel about the points he makes here, particularly about the notion of de-subsidizing the price supports for corn, soy and other agricultural commodities that support the production of low-quality junk foods.
My belief is that, if done right, a national food policy would raise the cost of unhealthy foods as well as healthy foods, but the higher costs would result in people eating less. It would make eating in restaurants more expensive, but also lead to the reduction of the over-abundence of mediocre and poor quality food service establishments. A good thing in my view.
Of course, the NRA will come out solidly against such policies, so would the National Chamber of Commerce.
Anyway, read and discuss-
http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/02/01/a-food-manifesto-for-the-future/?ref=dining