It is morally correct to follow a more traditional and native food system like the one practiced by the Hadza tribe where foods consumed are the ones mother nature provides and where foods are very minimally, just naturally processed. Traditional and native foods systems have proven to promote good health and decrease the rate of chronic diseases like obesity, diabetes, cancer, and heart disease. Which ethical theory will best suit both statements mentioned above? Select the BEST CORRECT ANSWER/S

We the people via our social actions can defend, promote and sustain healthy food and food systems and practices. We do not necessarily need the government help to make a change.  Some examples of positive changes towards healthier food practices and systems as a consequence of our social practices as individuals are

I can use what I learned in this class to make educated food choices. I am accountable for my food choices and the ways a buy, prepare and eat my foods. If I apply what I learned in this class to my personal life, I will eat healthier whole fruits, vegetables, natural, fresh, non processed foods, which will decrease the risk of me getting chronic diseases. Processed foods promote diseases like heart attacks, diabetes and obesity. The industries and industrialized farms that produce processed foods contaminate our Planet. If I share what I learned with others, I can promote a healthier life for all of us and at the same time help preserve our beautiful Mother, Earth. My own small individual actions can make a big significant global change

The Hadza tribe in Afrika is a perfect example of a native food system where the man hunt for meat and honey food sources and the woman gather roots, fruits and vegetables. This native food system is what humanity was based on millions and thousands of years ago where we were gatherers and hunters and we fed from what mother nature provided to us.

We tend to consume processed foods like potato chips, fast foods like doughnuts, fries, fried chicken, burghers served on brioche bread with mayo and ketchup, in excess because in capitalist societies the food industry is aware of our inborn genetic cravings.  The food industry creates foods that have the right texture, color, smell, and salty, sweet, fatty taste that we crave so we buy and consume those foods which are unhealthy.

According to the movie “In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto” based on the book by Michael Pollan, food today is very different from what it used to be: – there are more highly processed foods that whole fresh foods in stores.  – there are more health claims and marketing strategies used to “defend” the consumption of a certain “food”. – food portions and serving sizes are larger. – plates, glasses and containers were food is served are bigger in size too.

Fast Food Companies are MORALLY WRONG/BAD according to DEONTOLOGICAL THEORIES. These companies that design fast foods that claim to be following “healthy food virtues” like nutritious, natural, local etc., but they are aware they are not!! They use words, colors, and other marketing tricks so people associates what they sell with healthy foods.  These companies do not focus on creating healthy fast foods. Fast Food companies are morally incorrect because they are “lying” with their claims, and manipulate what they know people like about foods to sell their unhealthy foods and make a profit. Lying and manipulating information no matter what the purpose or consequences are, it’s just wrong no matter what. 

In history single individuals made a big impact to change the “world”. Every small action we do as individuals, makes a huge impact collectively. My single actions towards fast food and the poultry farm industry can change the way fast food and poultry farm companies behave to produce and sell their goods. 

In general, when we consider ethical acceptability of an action, we consider the action from two angles: its impact on all involved; and its’ rightness or wrongness regardless of its consequences.   Choose the BEST ANSWER.

During his presentation, the guest speaker emphasized the importance of being intentional in everything you do — whether in class, networking, or job responsibilities.