Entry #9: Food Now, and Later

For many of us, food is a regular part of our lives that we do not consider so important. However, there are many problems we are ignorant of in the world. An article from 2015, by the Wharton University of Pennsylvania covers important food challenges that affects us now, and will in the future. 

The growing population of people is one huge factor of the future regarding food production. The article states that, "it will require raising overall food production by some 70% between 2005-2007 and 2050". Doubling the entire world's production would be an impressive feat. However, in the film Fresh, it shows the unsafe and cruel processes of harvesting crops and animals that are currently practiced. Will this eventually require us to sacrifice the quality and safety of our foods further for the sake of efficiency?

Obesity is another serious issue that has been steadily rising. Since the 2000s, obesity has increased by 12% among adults 20 years old and over. This means that 42% of the entire American population is obese, with another 9% being severely obese. With the availability of convenient and unhealthy foods becoming more common, disease will follow and many people will be affected by obesity. 

The article shows all of these subjects in good detail, with interesting statistics to go along with. While researching this topic, there was such a vast amount of information on food's challenges that it really made me think of what will happen in the future, and if we will be able to solve these issues.