SUSTAINABLE LIVING CAN THE OVERCONSUMPTION OF JUNK FOOD AID OR HAVE AN IMPACT ON THE SOCIETY WELL-BEING AND HEALTH WORLWIDE. WHAT THIS REPORT ENTAILS In this report, I would like to tackle the issue of overeating junk food; State its cause and consequences. Clarify the global and national view of the issue. How to resolve the issue. And my personal point of view. INTRODUCTION Definition of junk food: Junk food" is a term used to describe food that is high in calories from macronutrients such as sugar and/or fat. Carbonated drinks Doughnuts Pizza Burgers In recent times, it has made a huge presence on the market leading to its overconsumption. CAUSES Junk food is very inexpensive. They have long shelf lives. Junk food is a popular seller among the society. It simply tastes nice and delectable. CONSEQUENCES Overweight levels and obesity rates are increasing. In only 16 years, the proportion has doubled. Occurrence of heart attacks, strokes and cardiovascular diseases. Infertility GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE USA 60% of the food consumed in the US contains additives. 39.6% of adults are obese, another 31.6% are overweight and 7.7% are severely obese. Solution This is the obesity bill of rights to enable people get quality care and also the implementation of school-based nutrition and obesity education. USA Americans’ perspectives on overconsumption are multifaceted. While some embrace conscious consumption, others continue to participate in consumer culture. Finding a balance between economic prosperity and environmental stewardship remains an ongoing discussion. Some Americans believe that individual choices matter but others argue that systematic shifts must be taken. PERSONAL PERPECTIVE Even though the Obesity Bill of Rights, the choice to go to healthcare is the individual’s choice. Many Americans don’t get cared for until it is fatal. The solution is not really going to significant changes to the societal status. GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE Singapore In 2020, 10.5% of adults from 18 to 74 years old were living with obesity due to overeating. Overconsumption of junk food is more common around young adults, high income and middle education level group. Solution To prevent this, the inclusion of nutrition labels have be added to menus in food and beverage outlets and advertising bans have been encompassed by the Singaporean Government. The biggest solution was the Obesity policy. It includes rules and regulations the health department should take to cater for people suffering with overeating. SINGAPORE Singaporeans are aware of the current issue and are taking steps to combat the issue In summary, Singaporeans are increasingly conscious of sustainability and are taking steps to mitigate overconsumption. Efforts at both individual and corporate levels are essential for a more sustainable future Obese Asian overeating junk food PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE Singapore has implemented a great deal of ways to reduce the overconsumption of junk food. Personally, with the amount of solutions being used the issue shall deduce in just a couple ways. The measures taken are straightforward and exact. NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE Ghana As well as Asia, Ghana also encourages overeating as apart of their culture for many reasons. That is why the predominance of junk food outlets have suddenly increased in the nation. To add to that Ghana also doesn’t have a ban on a certain extent to how much sugar is in a good. Solution To solve this, a sugar tax has been implemented to take a levy from business producing demerit goods. PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE There isn't a lot of solutions to the overconsumption of junk food in Ghana although it isn't that rampant, it will become widespread in future years as I have beared witness to people buying SSB’s The tax is also not put to use. COURSE OF ACTION Exercise regularly Inclusion of school nutrition regime Affordable and accessible healthcare Eating a balanced diet Educating the people of the disadvantages of eating demerit goods and the benefits of merit goods. Taxation of junk food vendors.