Global Breaking News - Sunday, December 22, 2024

What’s the Best Way to Break Society’s Bad Habits?

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg has pressed forward with his battle against obesity with a plan to ban the sale of large sodas and other sugary drinks at restaurants, movie theaters and street carts. But is it the government’s role to change people’s behavior and make them live healthier lives? And if so, what’s the most effective way to do it?

 사람들의 행동(습성)을 바꾸고 더 건강한 삶을 살게 하는것이 정부의 임무인가요? 그렇다면 가장 효과적인 방법은?

1) The Paradox of Prohibition
It was actually harder to get alcohol once prohibition was replaced with regulations. Maybe this is what the mayor really has in mind.
 
2) Banning Supersize Sodas Isn’t the Answer
To address the real cause for why we overeat and smoke, Bloomberg should ban public displays of rude and insulting behavior.
 
3) When Government Can Help, It Must
Social institutions promote habits like overeating and smoking, so there is a moral imperative for social institutions to combat them.
 
4) People Listen to Health Care Providers
When individuals understand why they need to increase physical activity and stop eating certain foods, they usually alter bad habits.
 
5) Facebook’s Promise, and Pitfalls
Social media are a great way to spread information, but information doesn't always change behaviors.
 
6) Change Is an Inside Job
What is really needed is a shift in the way we perceive feeding and taking care of our bodies through exercise and nutrition.