Role of the model with your identified public health issue

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Role of the model with your identified public health issue
From the Fed Up documentary, the journalist tries to investigate why the food
industry is responsible now more than ever for sickness than previously thought. The lifestyle
diseases have greatly increased due to poor food choices. For example, obesity is an epidemic
currently while heart disease and diabetes are sky rocketing. Top food experts and
nutritionists from the documentary say that the food industry solutions for fighting this
diseases are not only making more problems but also worsening the problems (Baum, 2016).
The government is also involved in this issue as shown in the film as it gives major subsidies
to these companies while also endorsing the marketing and sales of unhealthy foods to
children and adults. Change is warranted to make any substantial sustainable change in diet.
How policies and legislations affect public health
The government has various levers for prevention of disease and promotion of good
health at its disposal. Public policies and legislations like prevention strategies can be used as
intervention to secure better eating and living habits (Watts et al,2015). The government can
set policies to sensitize individual change in behavior, acts as behavior change agents and
improve the environment. Government interventions can be done through incentives,
education or deterrence. For example, can create health communication campaigns through
education and persuading people to make better health choices. It can also set legislations on
taxation and law regulations requiring safer food products.
How policies are influencing children behavioral and dietary choices
The government policies are making it necessary for the children to be aware of what
they are consuming. Through various policies, children have been able to be educated on
importance of having a healthy lifestyle.