Food Inc Reflection

As I watched Food Inc, I was disgusted. My reaction was caused due to the fact that farmers are basically treated like they don't exist. If there was an occupation that should be the highest paying, I would definitely say farming. Farmers are the ones who are looking after the health of their fellow human beings and who are passionate about their job; they're the most productive people. They used to be able to feed 6-8 people but now its gone up to 126 people. Monsanto was also another reason I was cheering for the farmers. Why is it that the government isn't stopping this group of private investigators who are only after money and power? About 75 of them are devoted to spying farmers.

When it comes to the way the animals were killed, I felt guilty for the amount of meat I consume. But when it came down to Kevin's death, a young boy who had no knowledge of harmful diseases in his food, I wonder about how careful the companies who look out for health risks are. I felt that when Kevin's mother wanted to make a change about the situation, the process of trying to make people aware about the situation took longer than it should have. What is it going to take for the government to stand up for this food crisis? Another death? It just doesn't make sense to me how “Kevin's Law” took so long to become a law and how his mother's only wish wasn't granted when she wanted it.

I think that for a very long time we've been oblivious to what goes into our bodies as consumers. However, now that we've been educated and are aware of the effects of eating unhealthy foods, we are able to lessen our consumption of some foods. So when I watch videos like Food Inc. I see myself looking at labels more, consuming less unhealthy foods because I do care about my body. The thing I find difficult is sticking with this, other than being disciplined, what are other things that can be done to continue with a lifestyle such as this?