In part 3 of this 5 part series, Peter Jennings explores the connection between agricultural policy and obesity.
Since the 1970s, we've redefined what we consider snacks. Marketing of new processed/junk food products has played a huge role in that.
The food industry says that it's a matter of personal choice. They're right. As long as we keep buying processed foods, they'll keep selling them to us.
But is it that simple when government subsidies make the unhealthy "foods" so much cheaper, especially in difficult economic times?
