Liability of Restaurants for Obesity Outline

Liability of Restaurants for Obesity Outline

Liability of Restaurants for Obesity Outline

Thesis: Consumption of fast foods, especially those deep-fried in oil is associated with obesity and other comorbidities. Restaurants, especially those that deal in fast foods, are the major source of food for the population in the urban areas of the United States of America. Regardless of this, every American has the freedom to choose what to eat. They have the moral obligation to eat healthy foods if they do not want to get obese. They can avoid these deep-fried foods if they chose to. Therefore, restaurants should not be held liable for obesity.

Emphasis on why obesity is a big issue. Summary of thesis statement and the importance of involvement of the various parties that have a role in preventing and minimizing obesity among Americans.

• Introduction
  • Describe what obesity is, its causes and consequences. Statistics on obesity in the United States of America. The purpose of the research paper.
  • Thesis: Consumption of fast foods, especially those deep-fried in oil is associated with obesity and other comorbidities. Restaurants, especially those that deal in fast foods, are the major source of food for the population in the urban areas of the United States of America. Regardless of this, every American has the freedom to choose what to eat. They have the moral obligation to eat healthy foods if they do not want to get obese. They can avoid these deep-fried foods if they chose to. Therefore, restaurants should not be held liable for obesity.
• Why restaurants are blamed for obesity among Americans
• The role played by the individual and other factors in getting obese.
• Policy makers and their role in regulation of food production and sale; the role of the health sector in the achievement of a healthier nation.
• Role of restaurants in minimizing obesity, including food production, advertising and corporate social responsibility in an attempt to prevent obesity.
• Legal action against restaurants for their contribution to obesity. An argument against legal action taken against restaurants for their role in obesity causation.
• Conclusion

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