Role+of+Food+Statement

__Role of Food Statement __ To me, the role of food is very important. It brings together cultures, families, and is universal. Food is not only a necessity, but something people can enjoy in everyday life. However, I believe that food is a privilege, because if it is abused, it can be nothing but harmful and cause negative effects. Families who rely on unhealthy food such as the family in Food Revolution episode 1, can end up ill and unhealthy from food if they are not smart about it, as we saw from the diabetes scare. People absolutely **MUST** be aware that //not all food is healthy.// Just because McDonald's is available every day does not mean it should be eaten every day. I think fast food plays an extremely influential role in society today, but I also don't think that is a bad thing. I think that too much of anything isn't good, and anything (yes, even greasy french fries) is okay in moderation. Consumers just need to be aware of what they are taking in and how much of it. Food brings people together, and is directly related to mental health and emotion. Food makes us happy, even if just for the short period of time that we are enjoying it. It also forces us to be aware of ourselves as people, such as in "Queen of Mold." Food is always going to be controversial, but it has changed so much in recent history that I believe that soon it will become more and more relevant and we will end up even more engulfed in the idea of it. But then again, who cares? Food is something to celebrate, and as long as it is being respected, it will respect us too.