2. In what ways does the food industry contribute to the obesity epidemic?

3. As you watch the video, list each major issue that is addressed.

4. * Obesity and childhood diabetes * Cost of healthy vs. unhealthy foods * Pesticides and other chemicals vs. organics * Quality of fast food products * Diseases and food contamination (E. coli, etc.) * Poor working conditions and immigrant labor * *Ethical treatment of animals

7. * Buy organic food * Support local farmers * Read food labels carefully * Demand better quality from major retailers (Vote with your fork!) * Vote for legislators who support better regulations on food industry (such as Kevin’s Law) * Get involved with organizations like PETA * Buy organic foods and/or from local farmers (apply for grants to fund this) * Provide better nutrition education beginning in elementary school * Set certification standards for cafeteria personnel * Plant gardens and grow fruits and vegetables on-site * Host workshops for parents and other community members

8. Do all of these issues really come down to money? More importantly, can we really afford to ignore the problem any longer?